UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 60000+ Posts for 12th Pass All India, Apply Online

UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 60000+ Posts for 12th Pass - All India Complete Guide Introduction: The Most Viral State Police Job in India in 2026 - Become UP Police Constable with Salary Rs 35000 If you passed Class 12 and want to become a police constable in Uttar Pradesh Police (biggest police force in India with 3 lakh+ personnel) with salary Rs 21700-69100 per month plus DA, HRA, allowances, plus uniform, plus medical, plus pension, plus canteen, plus job security, plus serve in UP, then UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is the best opportunity for you in 2026. Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released official notification for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for more than 60000+ vacancies - Largest police recruitment in India. This recruitment is extremely viral and most searched state police job in India in 2026 because: - Qualification is only 12th Pass - Just passed 12th from recognized board - Any stream - Arts, Science, Commerce - No graduation required - Just 12th pass - No minimum percentage - Just passed - Huge vacancies - 60000+ posts, so high chance - In 2023-24, UP Police Constable 60244 posts (largest ever UP Police recruitment); In 2026 expected 60000+ again - Salary Rs 21700-69100 (Level 3) plus DA 50%, HRA, TA, etc. - Gross Rs 35000-40000 per month starting - Good salary for 12th pass - Age limit 18-25 years for General (18-28 for OBC/SC/ST with relaxation) - Wide age range - Both Male and Female can apply - Female also can become Constable - All India eligible - Any 12th pass Indian citizen can apply - Although UP domicile candidates get reservation benefits, All India candidates (from Bihar, MP, West Bengal, Maharashtra, etc.) can also apply as General category - Selection via Written Exam + PET/PST + Medical - No interview - UP Police is biggest police force - Posting in UP districts Every year, more than 50 lakh 12th pass candidates apply for UP Police Constable. In 2024, 48 lakh applied for 60244 posts. This is a true All India job - Any 12th pass from any state can apply (as General). In this 2500-word detailed article, we will explain everything about UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. What is UP Police Constable? Post Details UP Police Constable includes: 1. Constable Civil Police: - General policing - Thana duty, law and order, etc. - Most vacancies are Civil Police 2. Constable PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary): - Armed police - Riot control, security, etc. 3. Constable Special Security Force: - Security of important persons, buildings, etc. 4. Constable Women Battalion: - For female candidates Total Vacancies 2026: 60000+ (Expected - Male and Female separate): - Male: 48000+ posts (Civil Police 30000+, PAC 15000+, Special Security Force, etc.) - Female: 12000+ posts (Civil Police Female, Women Battalion, etc.) Reservation: UP domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS reservation as per UP government norms - All India candidates (from other states) treated as General (Unreserved) - No reservation for other state candidates - So if you are from Bihar, MP, West Bengal, etc., you can apply but as General category - You must compete with General cutoff Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply? All India 2026 1. Nationality: Indian citizen 2. Educational Qualification (As on cutoff date): - Must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from recognized board (UP Board, CBSE, ICSE, State boards, etc.) - Any stream - Arts, Science, Commerce - No minimum percentage required - Just passed 12th - No graduation required - Final year 12th students? Must have 12th result before cutoff date - If result awaited, not eligible 3. Age Limit (As on cutoff date - Usually 1st July 2026): - For Male: - General: 18-25 years (18 to 25 years) - OBC: 18-28 years (3 years relaxation - max 28 years) - Only for UP domicile OBC - Other state OBC treated as General, so 18-25 only - SC/ST: 18-28 years (5 years relaxation but limited to 28? Actually UP Police age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, but max 28 years? As per UP Police 2023-24 notification, SC/ST age 18-28 years (5 years relaxation but upper limit 28) - So for UP domicile SC/ST, 18-28 years) - For Female: - General Female: 18-28 years? Actually female age relaxation 3 years extra - So General Female 18-28 years? As per UP Police 2023-24 notification, Female General age 18-28 years (3 years relaxation over male general 18-25) - OBC Female: 18-31 years (3 years OBC + 3 years female = 6 years over male general? Actually OBC female 18-31) - SC/ST Female: 18-31 years - Check notification for exact female age - Generally female gets 3 years extra relaxation over male - So male general 18-25, female general 18-28 - For All India candidates (other state): Treated as General, so age 18-25 for male, 18-28 for female (if female relaxation given to all India female? Usually female relaxation given to all female, including other state female - Check notification) 4. Physical Standards (PST): - Height: - For Male General, OBC, SC: 168 cm - For Male ST: 160 cm (relaxed) - For Female General, OBC, SC: 152 cm - For Female ST: 147 cm (relaxed) - Chest (For Male only): - For Male General, OBC, SC: 79 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion = 84 cm expanded (79-84 cm) - For Male ST: 77 cm + 5 cm = 82 cm (77-82 cm) - No chest for female - Weight: For Female, minimum 40 kg - No physical standard relaxation for other state candidates? Same standards for all 5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): - For Male: 4.8 Km race (25 laps of 400m? Actually 4.8 Km) in 25 minutes? Or 4.8 Km in 25 minutes? As per UP Police 2023-24, male race 4.8 Km in 25 minutes - Must complete - For Female: 2.4 Km race in 14 minutes - PET is qualifying - Must complete race within time - If fail, rejected Salary and Benefits: How Much Will You Get? Pay Scale and Salary (7th CPC): - Level 3: Rs 21700-69100 (Constable) - Gross Starting: Rs 35000-40000 per month (Basic 21700 + DA 50% ~10850 + HRA 9-27% ~1953-5859 + TA 1800-3600 + DA on TA + other allowances) - Net ~ Rs 30000-35000 Other Benefits: - DA: Dearness Allowance - 50% of Basic as of 2026 - HRA: House Rent Allowance - 27% for X city, 18% for Y, 9% for Z - TA: Transport Allowance - Uniform Allowance, Washing Allowance, etc. - Medical: Free medical for self and family - Canteen: Police canteen facility - Pension: NPS - Job Security: Permanent government job till 60 years - Promotion: Constable becomes Head Constable after 5-8 years, then ASI, SI, Inspector, etc., via departmental exams - Risk Allowance: Some extra allowance for police - Social Prestige: UP Police uniform very prestigious Selection Process: How Will You Be Selected? (Written Exam + PET/PST + Medical + DV) Selection has 4 stages: Stage 1: Written Examination (CBT or Offline OMR) - 300 marks, 2 hours - Pattern (As per UP Police 2023-24 notification - 4 sections): - General Knowledge and General Awareness (GK): 38% - 150 questions? Actually total 150 questions? Let's simplify: As per UP Police Constable written exam pattern: - General Hindi: 37 questions, 74 marks (approx 25%) - General Knowledge: 38 questions, 76 marks (approx 25%) - Numerical and Mental Ability (Maths + Reasoning): 37 questions, 74 marks (25%) - Mental Aptitude, IQ, Reasoning: 38 questions, 76 marks (25%) - Total: 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours (120 minutes) - Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer? As per UP Police 2023-24, negative marking 0.5 marks per wrong answer? Check: UP Police Constable 2024 had negative marking 0.5 marks per wrong answer (1/4 of 2 marks per question? Since each question 2 marks, negative 0.5) - So 0.5 deducted per wrong answer - Language: Hindi and English? Actually paper in Hindi and English both except Hindi section - Cutoff: Written exam cutoff decided by UPPRPB - Usually 50% for General? Must clear to go to PET/PST Stage 2: PET/PST (Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test) - For those who clear written exam - Qualifying - PST: Height, Chest, Weight measurement - Must meet standards - PET: Race - Male 4.8 Km in 25 min, Female 2.4 Km in 14 min - Must complete within time - Qualifying Stage 3: Medical Examination - For those who pass PET/PST - Detailed medical test - Eyesight, flat foot, knock knee, etc. - Must be medically fit Stage 4: Document Verification (DV) and Final Merit List - After medical, document verification - Original documents verified - 12th certificate, caste certificate (for UP domicile reserved candidates), age proof, domicile (for UP domicile), etc. - Final merit list based on written exam marks only (PET/PST and Medical qualifying) - Higher written marks = Higher rank Final Selection based on written exam marks How to Apply Online? Step-by-Step 2026 Step 1: Go to Official Website - Visit uppbpb.gov.in - Official website of Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) Step 2: Registration - Click on "UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026" > "Apply Online" or "Registration" - Enter personal details: Name (as per 10th certificate), Father's Name, Mother's Name, DOB, Gender, Mobile, Email, Category, Domicile (UP domicile or Other State), etc. - Enter 10th and 12th details - Board, Year, Marks, etc. - Upload photo, signature, etc. - Submit registration - You get Registration Number and Password - Keep safe Step 3: Fill Application Form - Login with Registration Number and Password - Fill Form: Personal, Address, Educational, etc. - Select post preferences (Civil Police, PAC, etc.) - Select exam center preferences Step 4: Upload Documents - Upload passport size photo (recent, white background, 20-50KB, JPG) - Upload signature (10-20KB, JPG) - Upload other documents if required (e.g., caste certificate for UP domicile reserved) Step 5: Pay Fee - Application Fee: - For UR/OBC/EWS (UP domicile and Other State): Rs 400? As per UP Police 2023-24, fee was Rs 400 for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST) - No fee exemption? Actually UP Police Constable fee Rs 400 for all - Payment Mode: Online via UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, etc. Step 6: Preview and Final Submit - Preview all details - Final Submit - Download application form Step 7: Admit Card and Written Exam - Admit card released 7-10 days before exam on uppbpb.gov.in - Download admit card and appear for written exam Important Dates 2026 (Expected): - Notification Release: December 2025 - January 2026 (Expected - Last UP Police Constable notification was Dec 2023 for 60244 posts, exam Feb 2024) - Application Start: Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 - Application Last Date: Jan-Feb 2026 (1 month window) - Written Exam: April-May 2026 (Expected) - Written Result: June 2026 - PET/PST: July-August 2026 - Medical: August-September 2026 - Final Result: October-November 2026 Preparation Tips: How to Crack UP Police Constable? 1. Understand Exam Pattern: Written exam 150 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours - 4 sections - General Hindi (37 Q), GK (38 Q), Numerical and Mental Ability (37 Q), Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning (38 Q) - Each question 2 marks - Negative 0.5 per wrong 2. Focus on Hindi and GK: Hindi and GK are important - Hindi 37 questions, 74 marks - GK 38 questions, 76 marks - Together 150 marks out of 300 (50%) - So focus on Hindi grammar and GK (UP GK + General GK + Current Affairs) 3. Maths and Reasoning: Numerical and Mental Ability + Mental Aptitude/Reasoning = 75 questions, 150 marks (50%) - Practice Maths (Arithmetic, etc.) and Reasoning (Analogy, Series, etc.) daily 4. Mock Tests: Practice 50+ mock tests - 2 hours, 150 questions - Time management - 2 hours for 150 questions = 48 seconds per question - Speed matters 5. Physical Practice: PET race - Male 4.8 Km in 25 min, Female 2.4 Km in 14 min - Practice running daily - Start with 2 Km, increase to 5 Km 6. Previous Year Papers: Solve previous UP Police Constable papers (2018, 2019, 2024) 7. Cutoff: Written cutoff for General around 60-65%? Aim for 70%+ to be safe Common Reasons for Rejection - 12th Certificate Not Valid: Fake or not from recognized board - Rejected - Age Not Within Limit: Less than 18 or more than 25 (28 with relaxation) - Rejected - Height/Chest Not Meeting: Fail in PST - Rejected - PET Fail: Fail to complete race within time - Rejected - Medical Unfit: Eyesight, flat foot, etc. - Rejected Fraud Alert - Official website is ONLY uppbpb.gov.in - Application fee is Rs 400 for all - No other fee - No agent can get you UP Police job for money - Selection fully merit-based via written exam + PET/PST + Medical - Beware of fake websites like uppolice2026.com that ask for money Conclusion UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 with 60000+ vacancies for 12th pass is a golden opportunity for 12th pass youth (male and female) from UP and All India (other states as General) to get police job with salary Rs 21700-69100 plus allowances plus uniform. With age 18-25 (28 with relaxation) and qualification 12th pass, any 12th pass can crack UP Police with 6-12 months preparation and running practice. If you are 12th pass, age 18-25, want police job, you MUST apply for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 when notification comes on uppbpb.gov.in in Dec 2025-Jan 2026. Share with all 12th pass friends who want police job. Disclaimer: This information is based on UPPRPB official website uppbpb.gov.in and previous notification (2023-24 for 60244 posts). Vacancy, dates, eligibility, salary, PET/PST standards for 2026 may change. Always check uppbpb.gov.in for final official notification. Fee Rs 400 for all.