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UP Police Constable and SI 2026 - Mock Tests, Syllabus and Complete Exam Pattern

Complete guide for UP Police Constable and Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment conducted by UPPRPB. Constable 2026: 32,679 vacancies, 150 MCQs, 300 marks, 2 hours, offline OMR, no negative marking, exam 8-10 June 2026. SI 2025-26: 4,543 vacancies, 160 MCQs, 400 marks, 2 hours, online CBT, no negative marking, exam held 14-15 March 2026. Both exams have the same 4-section syllabus structure: General Hindi, General Knowledge, Numerical and Mental Ability, and Reasoning. Physical test is mandatory for both. Free mock tests, section-wise syllabus, physical standards and expert tips.

32,679 Constable Vacancies
4,543 SI Vacancies
No Negative Marking
Physical Test Mandatory
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32,679
Constable 2026 Vacancies
300
Constable Exam Marks
4,543
SI Vacancies
400
SI Exam Marks
ZERO
Negative Marking (Both)
🗓️ Constable 2026: Exam 8-10 June 2026 - No Negative Marking
UP Police Constable 2026 exam (32,679 vacancies) scheduled for 8th, 9th, 10th June 2026. No negative marking in this cycle. Attempt all 150 questions. Final merit based on written exam marks with normalization across shifts.
⚠️ Physical Test Failure = Disqualification
Both Constable and SI require passing the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Failure at physical stage = full disqualification regardless of written score. Build fitness from Day 1.
📋 SI: 35% Per Section AND 50% Overall to Qualify
UP Police SI has a sectional minimum of 35% in each of the 4 sections AND 50% overall minimum (200 out of 400 marks). Weak sections can disqualify even if overall marks are high. Balanced preparation across all 4 sections is essential.
🎯 Practice Mock Tests - Section-wise
Both UP Police Constable and SI test the same 4 subject areas. Hindi is the most important single section for UP-based candidates. Practice all sections below.
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General Knowledge and Awareness
UP GK, India History, Current Affairs, Constitution - 500+ Mock Tests
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning section - Both Constable and SI - 600+ Mock Tests
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General Studies
UP History, Polity, Constitution, Law for SI GK section - 500+ Mock Tests
⚖️ UP Police Constable vs Sub Inspector - Complete Comparison
Same 4-section syllabus but very different in marks, mode, eligibility, qualifying criteria and career trajectory. Choose based on your qualification level.
Parameter👮 UP Police Constable🎖️ UP Police Sub Inspector (SI)
2026 Vacancies32,6794,543
Exam ModeOffline - OMR pen-and-paperOnline - Computer Based Test (CBT)
Questions / Marks150 MCQs / 300 marks (2 marks each)160 MCQs / 400 marks (2.5 marks each)
Duration2 hours (120 minutes)2 hours (120 minutes)
Negative MarkingNone in 2026 cycleNone
Sections4 sections (~37-38Q each): General Hindi, GK, Numerical Ability, Reasoning4 sections (40Q each, 100 marks each): General Hindi, GK+Law+Constitution, Numerical Ability, Reasoning/IQ
Qualifying MarksBased on UPPRPB cut-off (no sectional minimum)35% per section AND 50% overall (200/400) - strict sectional minimum
NormalizationYes - normalized marks across multiple shiftsYes - normalized marks across multiple shifts
Education12th pass (Intermediate)Graduation from recognised university
Age - General18 to 22 years21 to 28 years
Pay Level / SalaryLevel 3 - Rs.21,700 to Rs.69,100/monthLevel 6 - Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400/month
Exam Date8th, 9th, 10th June 202614th-15th March 2026 (completed)
👮 UP Police Constable 2026 - Exam Pattern
32,679 vacancies. Offline OMR exam. 150 questions, 300 marks (2 marks each), 2 hours. No negative marking in 2026 cycle. Exam: 8-10 June 2026.
📄 Written Exam - Offline OMR
150 MCQs - 300 marks - 2 hours - No negative marking
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Hindi3774
General Knowledge3876
Numerical and Mental Ability3774
Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning3876
Total150300
+2 marks per correct answer. No negative marking (2026 cycle). 2 hours. Offline OMR. Bilingual (Hindi and English) except General Hindi section. Normalization applied across multiple exam shifts. Final merit based entirely on written exam performance.
📋 Constable Selection Process
1Written Exam: 150 MCQs, 300 marks, 2 hours, offline OMR
2Document Verification (DV) + PST: Physical Standard Test - height, chest (males)
3PET: Physical Efficiency Test - running
4Medical Examination: Final fitness clearance → Appointment
Note: Final merit list is based on written exam scores. Physical tests are qualifying - they do not add to merit. But physical failure = permanent disqualification from that recruitment cycle.
🎖️ UP Police Sub Inspector (SI) - Exam Pattern
4,543 vacancies. Online CBT exam. 160 questions, 400 marks (2.5 marks each), 2 hours. No negative marking. Mandatory: 35% per section AND 50% overall to qualify.
📄 Written Exam - Online CBT
160 MCQs - 400 marks - 2 hours - No negative marking - Online
SectionQuestionsMarksMin (35%)
General Hindi4010035
General Knowledge, Fundamental Law and Constitution of India4010035
Numerical and Mental Ability4010035
Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning Ability4010035
Total160400200 (50%)
+2.5 marks per correct. No negative marking. Must score 35+ in EACH section AND 200+ overall. Online CBT. Bilingual. Normalization applied. 2026 SI exam held 14-15 March 2026; DV and PST dates released.
📋 SI Selection Process
1Written Exam: 160 MCQs, 400 marks, online CBT
2Document Verification (DV) + PST: Height, chest standards verification
3PET: Physical Efficiency Test - running and physical fitness
4Medical Examination → Appointment as UP Police SI
SI duties: Station House management, investigation, FIR registration, court proceedings, supervision of constables. First-level officer post with more responsibility than Constable.
📚 Section-wise Syllabus - Both Constable and SI
Both exams share the same 4-section syllabus. SI GK section is titled "General Knowledge, Fundamental Law and Constitution" - adding significant legal/constitutional content vs Constable's standard GK.
📰 General Knowledge
Constable: ~38Q/76 marks | SI: 40Q/100 marks (with Law and Constitution)
Standard GK Topics (Both)
  • Indian History - Ancient, Medieval, Modern
  • India's Freedom Struggle - Gandhian movement, key events
  • Indian Geography - physical features, rivers, climate
  • Indian Polity - Constitution basics, Parliament, Election system
  • Indian Economy - Five Year Plans, Budget basics, inflation
  • Science and Technology - everyday science, recent developments
  • Sports - National games, Olympics, India's major sports events
  • Current Affairs - last 6-12 months, national and international
  • UP-specific GK - UP History, geography, personalities, schemes
Additional Law and Constitution (SI Only)
  • Indian Constitution - Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Duties
  • IPC (Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) - major sections
  • CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS) - FIR, arrest, bail provisions
  • Police Act and UP Police Regulations
  • Women and Child protection laws - POCSO, Domestic Violence Act
  • SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
  • Cyber laws - IT Act basics
📐 Numerical and Mental Ability
Constable: ~37Q/74 marks | SI: 40Q/100 marks
Number System and Arithmetic
  • Number System - Natural, Whole, Integers, Fractions
  • Simplification, BODMAS
  • Percentage, Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns
  • Time, Speed and Distance
  • Ratio and Proportion, Mixture and Alligation
  • Average, Partnership
  • LCM and HCF, Squares and Square Roots
Mental Ability
  • Number series, Letter series, Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations, Direction and Distance
  • Calendar, Clock, Ages
  • Mensuration - Area, Perimeter, Volume (basic)
  • Data Interpretation - tables, bar charts, pie charts
🧩 Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning Ability
Constable: ~38Q/76 marks | SI: 40Q/100 marks
  • Logical Reasoning - Analogy, Classification, Series
  • Syllogism - All, Some, No type statements
  • Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Assumptions
  • Puzzles - Seating Arrangement, Order and Ranking
  • Direction Sense, Distance
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Blood Relationships
  • Alphabetical and Numerical Series
  • Mirror and Water Images
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Mental Aptitude - police-specific scenarios (judgement, reaction to situations)
📰 General Hindi - The Most Important Section for UP Police
General Hindi carries 74-100 marks in both exams and is exclusively in Hindi (not bilingual). Strong Hindi grammar and vocabulary knowledge is the biggest differentiator in UP Police exams.
📝 Hindi Grammar (Vyakaran)
  • Sandhi - Swar Sandhi (Dirgha, Gunn, Vriddhi, Yan, Ayadi) and Vyanjan Sandhi
  • Samas - Tatpurush, Dvandva, Bahuvrihi, Avyayibhav, Karmadharaya, Dvigu
  • Karak - Kartaa, Karma, Karan, Sampradan, Apadaan, Sambandh, Adhikaran, Sambodhan
  • Upsarg and Pratyay - prefixes and suffixes in Hindi
  • Vachan - Ekavachan and Bahuvachan (singular/plural)
  • Ling - Pulling and Streeling (gender)
  • Kaal - Bhoot, Vartman, Bhavishy (past, present, future tenses)
  • Vaky Nirman - sentence construction errors
  • Viram Chinh - punctuation marks
📖 Vocabulary and Usage
  • Paryayvachi Shabd - Hindi synonyms
  • Vilom Shabd - antonyms
  • Muhavare - Hindi idioms with meanings
  • Lokoktiyan - proverbs
  • Anek Shabdon ke Liye Ek Shabd - one-word substitution in Hindi
  • Ras, Chhand, Alankaar - poetic elements (for SI level)
  • Tatsam and Tadbhav - Sanskrit-origin words and their Hindi forms
  • Comprehension - Hindi passage reading and questions
  • Error Spotting - identify grammatical errors in Hindi sentences
  • Fill in the Blanks - correct Hindi word/form selection
💡 Hindi Preparation Strategy
  • Hindi is the only section NOT bilingual - questions and answers in Hindi only
  • Grammar questions (Sandhi, Samas, Karak) are the most consistently tested - prepare systematically
  • Muhavare and Lokoktiyan - learn the 200 most common ones with meanings
  • Read Dainik Jagran or Amar Ujala for 30 minutes daily - builds vocabulary and comprehension naturally
  • Practice UP Police previous year Hindi sections - patterns repeat
  • For SI: Ras, Chhand, Alankaar need extra attention as these are tested at SI level but not Constable level
  • Error spotting questions are the easiest to score in once you master Karak and Vachan rules
⚖️ Fundamental Law and Constitution - SI's Unique Section
SI GK section includes "Fundamental Law and Constitution of India" - not tested in Constable. This legal awareness component reflects SI's responsibility for FIR registration, investigations and court proceedings.
📜 Indian Constitution
  • Preamble - objectives, socialist, secular, democratic republic
  • Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) - Right to Equality, Freedom, Remedy
  • DPSP (Articles 36-51) - directive principles and their significance
  • Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)
  • Parliament - Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President's powers
  • State Legislature - Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad
  • Judiciary - Supreme Court, High Court, role of courts
  • Emergency Provisions - Article 352, 356, 360
  • UP-specific constitutional provisions
⚖️ Criminal Law (IPC/BNS and CrPC/BNSS)
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 - replaced IPC. Key offences: murder (S.101), robbery (S.309), dacoity (S.310), kidnapping (S.135), cheating (S.316)
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 - replaced CrPC. FIR filing (S.173), arrest (S.35), bail (S.480), trial procedures
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 - replaced Evidence Act
  • POCSO Act 2012 - protection of children from sexual offences
  • Domestic Violence Act 2005
  • SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989
  • IT Act 2000 - cybercrime provisions
  • Arms Act - licensing, illegal weapons provisions
👮 UP Police-specific Laws
  • UP Police Act and Regulations
  • Role and powers of Sub Inspector in UP Police
  • Cognizable and Non-cognizable offences - distinction
  • Bailable and Non-bailable offences - bail procedures
  • First Information Report (FIR) - who can file, procedure, zero FIR
  • Arrest procedures - rights of arrested person
  • Powers of police during investigation
  • Human Rights and police accountability
  • National Security Act, UAPA - key provisions
🏃 Physical Test Standards - PST and PET
Physical tests are MANDATORY and qualifying for both posts. Failure at any physical stage = permanent disqualification from that recruitment cycle regardless of written score.
StandardMale (General/OBC)Female (General/OBC)Male SC/STFemale SC/ST
Height (Constable)168 cm152 cm160 cm147 cm
Height (SI)168 cm152 cm160 cm147 cm
Chest (Male only)79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expandedNot applicable77 cm / 82 cmNot applicable
Running (PET) - Male4.8 km in 28 minutes2.4 km in 16 minutes4.8 km in 28 minutes2.4 km in 16 minutes
WeightProportionate to height as per medical standards - checked at medical examination stage
⚠️ Physical failure is permanent disqualification. Many candidates invest months in written preparation but fail at PET due to inadequate physical fitness training. The 4.8 km run in 28 minutes (males) requires sustained aerobic fitness that takes 3-4 months to build from a low base. Start running training from Day 1 of exam preparation. Build up gradually: start with comfortable 2-3 km runs, increase to 5-6 km over 8-10 weeks, then practice timed runs. Do NOT wait until shortlisting to begin physical preparation.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Constable requires only 12th pass. SI requires graduation. Significant age limit difference - Constable is 18-22 years, SI is 21-28 years.
Criteria👮 Constable🎖️ Sub Inspector (SI)
NationalityIndian Citizen. UP domicile preferred but not mandatory as per recent notifications - check specific notification.
Education12th pass (Intermediate) from recognised boardGraduation in any discipline from recognised university. Final year students NOT eligible.
Age - General / UR18 to 22 years21 to 28 years
Age - OBC (UP)18 to 25 years (3-year relaxation)21 to 31 years
Age - SC/ST (UP)18 to 27 years (5-year relaxation)21 to 33 years
Age - Ex-servicemenAs per UP government rules - significant additional relaxation
Physical StandardsMust meet height, chest (males) standards. Must pass PET running. Medical fitness required at final stage.
💰 Salary, Pay Scale and Career Growth
UP Police is one of India's largest police forces. Both posts offer permanent state government employment with structured pay scales and promotion opportunities.
PostPay LevelBasic PayGross Salary (Approx.)
UP Police Constable (Civil)Level 3Rs.21,700Rs.30,000 - Rs.42,000/month
UP Police Sub Inspector (SI)Level 6Rs.35,400Rs.50,000 - Rs.68,000/month
Inspector (promotion from SI)Level 7-8Rs.44,900+Rs.65,000 - Rs.85,000/month
DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police)Level 10+Rs.56,100+Rs.85,000+/month
📈 Constable Career Path
Constable → Head Constable (after 5-8 years, departmental exam) → ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector) → SI (via internal promotion after long service or direct UPPRPB internal exam) → Inspector
📈 SI Career Path
Sub Inspector → Inspector (promotion) → DSP (Deputy SP, via competitive exam or promotion) → SP (Superintendent of Police, gazetted officer) → SSP → DIG → IG → ADG → DGP
🎁 Benefits and Allowances
  • DA, HRA, TA as per UP Pay Commission
  • Uniform allowance
  • Medical facilities for family
  • Government accommodation (police lines quarters)
  • NPS pension scheme
  • Leave Travel Concession
  • Risk/Police duty allowance
  • Children Education Allowance
📈 Previous Year Cut-off Marks
Cut-offs vary by category, number of vacancies, paper difficulty and normalisation. Use these as targets and aim 10-15 marks above.
📊 Constable Cut-offs (out of 300)
YearGENOBCSCST
2018226214196182
2024230218200185
2026 (Est.)225-240212-228195-210180-196
2026 has no negative marking - scores likely higher. Target 245+ to be safe.
📊 SI Cut-offs (out of 400)
YearGENOBCSCST
2021285265244230
2024295272250238
2026 (Est.)296-310275-288252-265240-254
SI minimum = 200/400 overall (50%) AND 35/100 per section. Target 310+ for safe GEN category selection.
💡 Expert Preparation Tips
From our faculty who have guided thousands of UP Police Constable and SI selected candidates
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No negative marking means attempt ALL questions - but accuracy still matters for high cut-offs - UP Police Constable 2026 has confirmed no negative marking. This means every question left blank is a pure loss of 2 marks. Attempt all 150 questions. For uncertain questions, eliminate the most obviously wrong option and pick from the remaining choices - expected value is always positive. However, this does NOT mean preparation can be casual. Cut-offs for General category are typically 225-240 out of 300 - that's 75-80% marks needed. With no negative marking and 300 total marks, the competition pushes scores up significantly. You need genuine knowledge to clear the cut-off, not just strategic guessing. Aim to confidently answer 120+ questions and use elimination for the remaining 30.
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General Hindi is the most important section for UP Police - invest 30% of your preparation time here - The General Hindi section is exclusively in Hindi (not bilingual unlike the other three sections). It carries 74-100 marks and tests grammar, vocabulary, idioms and comprehension at a level specific to Hindi medium candidates from UP. The grammar topics - Sandhi, Samas, Karak, Vachan, Ling, Kaal - are consistently tested every year with predictable question types. Candidates who systematically prepare these grammar chapters from a standard Hindi grammar book (like Lucent's Hindi Grammar or Arihant Hindi Vyakaran) consistently score 28-35 out of 37 in the Constable Hindi section. Compare this to GK or Reasoning where questions are less predictable. Hindi is the most preparation-responsive section - more study time here converts most directly to marks.
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SI sectional minimum (35% per section) is the biggest trap - balanced preparation is mandatory - UP Police SI requires 35% in EACH of the 4 sections AND 50% overall. Many candidates score very high in their strong sections (like Reasoning or GK) and fail in Hindi or Maths due to insufficient preparation of those sections. The sectional minimum of 35/100 means you must score 35 marks in Hindi (35/100) even if you score 95 in Reasoning. A candidate scoring 95+85+40+30=250 (62.5% overall) is DISQUALIFIED because Reasoning section score of 30 is below 35% (35/100). Always verify your preparation across all 4 sections equally. In mock tests, track your per-section scores separately and ensure no section falls below 40/100 for comfortable safety margin above the 35 minimum.
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UP-specific GK is tested in both Constable and SI - prepare it systematically - Both UP Police Constable and SI GK sections include UP-specific current affairs, UP history, UP geography, UP government schemes and UP polity. This includes: UP Chief Minister and Governor current holder, major UP government schemes (Kanya Sumangala, CM Kisan Sathi, UP One District One Product/ODOP), UP geography (Ganges, Yamuna, Saryu rivers; Agra, Varanasi, Lucknow, Allahabad significance), UP history (Maurya Empire from Pataliputra, Mughal connection, 1857 revolt - UP centres), and UP current affairs. Standard national GK books do not cover this adequately. Prepare a separate UP-specific note using UP GK books (Lucent UP GK is widely used) and Dainik Jagran newspaper for UP-specific current affairs.
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Law and Constitution preparation for SI - study the new BNS/BNSS codes, not the old IPC/CrPC - From July 2024, India replaced IPC with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), CrPC with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Evidence Act with Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). UP Police SI's "Fundamental Law and Constitution" section will now test the new codes. Many preparation books still use old IPC/CrPC section numbers. When preparing, use resources updated post-July 2024 that reference BNS section numbers instead of IPC. Key BNS sections for SI: murder (Section 101), robbery (309), dacoity (310), kidnapping (135), cheating (316). Indian Constitution preparation remains the same (Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Parliament, Emergency Provisions) as these haven't changed.
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Normalization in multi-shift exams - understand what it means for your strategy - Both UP Police Constable and SI exams are conducted in multiple shifts across multiple dates. UPPRPB applies normalization to ensure fairness across shifts of varying difficulty. Under normalization, your raw score is adjusted based on how your shift performed relative to other shifts. This means: a raw score of 250 in a difficult shift may become a normalized score of 260+, while 250 in an easy shift may normalize to 242. The normalization formula considers topper scores per shift. The key implication is: do NOT be discouraged after a seemingly tough paper - difficult papers normalize upward. Focus entirely on maximizing your raw score rather than trying to predict your normalized score. Practice to your maximum on exam day regardless of perceived paper difficulty.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions - UP Police Constable and SI 2026
Most searched questions about UP Police Constable and SI exam pattern, eligibility, physical test and career answered
As per the official UPPRPB notification for UP Police Constable 2026 (32,679 vacancies, notification dated 31 December 2025), there is NO negative marking in the written examination. Each correct answer awards 2 marks and incorrect answers receive 0 marks. This is a change from some previous UP Police Constable cycles where -0.5 negative marking was applied. The 2026 notification specifically states negative marking has been removed. Since each question carries 2 marks and there is no penalty for wrong answers, the optimal strategy is to attempt all 150 questions. Never leave a question blank - you have a minimum 25% chance of gaining 2 marks from guessing, versus 0 marks for a blank. Always verify this from the specific official notification at uppbpb.gov.in before the exam, as marking schemes can be revised between cycles.
UP Police SI has a strict dual qualifying criterion: (1) Minimum 35 marks in each of the 4 sections (35 out of 100 per section), AND (2) Minimum 50% overall total (200 out of 400 marks). Both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously. If you score below 35 in even one section, you are disqualified from further stages of recruitment regardless of your total score. For example, if you score Hindi 30 + GK 95 + Maths 92 + Reasoning 90 = 307 marks (76.75% overall), you would still be disqualified because Hindi score (30) is below the 35-mark sectional minimum. This rule makes it mandatory to prepare all 4 sections adequately. In your preparation, track per-section scores in every mock test and ensure no section falls below 45/100 for a comfortable safety margin. Section-wise weak candidates should identify their problem section early and dedicate extra preparation time to it.
The eligibility for UP Police regarding domicile has evolved. For some UP Police recruitment cycles, candidates from all Indian states are eligible to apply, with reservation benefits (OBC, SC, ST category benefits) available only to candidates with UP domicile (UP residence certificates). Non-UP candidates may apply in the General (UR) category. However, specific cycles may have different rules - some notifications have reserved all posts for UP domicile holders only. Always check the specific UPPRPB notification carefully for the domicile clause. For UP Police Constable 2026 (32,679 vacancies), check uppbpb.gov.in for the exact domicile requirements. Even if non-UP candidates are technically eligible, the competition from UP-domicile candidates who know the local language (Hindi at native speaker level) and UP-specific GK gives them a natural advantage in the General Hindi and UP GK sections.
If you hold a graduation degree and are within the SI age limit (21-28 years General), you should apply for SI rather than Constable. The reasons are: (1) SI salary is Pay Level 6 (Rs.35,400 basic) vs Constable's Level 3 (Rs.21,700) - significantly higher pay; (2) SI is a gazetted officer-level post with administrative responsibilities including FIR registration, investigation, court work and supervision of constables - more prestigious career; (3) SI career progression goes all the way to DSP → SP → DIG → IG → DGP, while Constable promotion beyond Head Constable/ASI takes decades; (4) SI can be directly applied for using graduation qualification, while Constable from graduation would mean over-qualification for a lower post; (5) The syllabus and difficulty level are comparable - SI has more questions (160 vs 150) and higher marks (400 vs 300) but the same 4-section structure. If you've missed the SI age window or want a guaranteed earlier government job, Constable is still an excellent option with 32,679 vacancies in 2026.
Normalization is a mathematical adjustment applied to raw scores when an exam is conducted in multiple shifts on different dates with different question papers. Since different question sets can vary in difficulty, normalization levels the playing field. UPPRPB uses a normalization formula based on the relative performance of candidates in each shift - specifically considering the mean marks and standard deviation, or by comparing the topper's score in each shift. Candidates who took a harder paper get their scores adjusted upward; those who took an easier paper may see their scores adjusted slightly downward. The key practical implication: your final score appearing in the result is a normalized score, not your raw marks from the answer sheet. If you felt the paper was difficult, your raw score may be normalized upward, potentially placing you higher on the merit list than your raw score suggests. Conversely, candidates who had an easier shift may have their effective marks adjusted down. Focus on maximizing your raw performance - the normalization process is controlled by UPPRPB and cannot be influenced or predicted.
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This page has been prepared by our senior UP Police faculty with experience coaching thousands of selected UP Police Constable and SI candidates. All exam pattern details including the 2026 no-negative-marking change, SI sectional minimum rule, normalization explanation, section-wise syllabus and physical test standards are based on official UPPRPB notifications. UP Police Constable 2026 exam dates: 8-10 June 2026. Monitor uppbpb.gov.in for official updates.
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UP Police Constable and SI 2026 - Complete Guide: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Physical Test Standards, No Negative Marking and Free Mock Tests

The UP Police Constable 2026 recruitment by UPPRPB (Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board) offers 32,679 vacancies for Civil Police Constable, PAC Constable and Jail Warder. Written exam: 150 MCQs, 300 marks (2 marks each), 2 hours, offline OMR, no negative marking. Exam dates: 8, 9, 10 June 2026. Four sections: General Hindi (~37Q/74 marks), General Knowledge (~38Q/76 marks), Numerical and Mental Ability (~37Q/74 marks), Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning (~38Q/76 marks). Eligibility: 12th pass, age 18-22 years (General). Salary Pay Level 3 (Rs.21,700+). Final merit based entirely on written exam marks with normalization across shifts. Selection: Written → Document Verification + PST → PET (4.8 km run for males) → Medical.

The UP Police Sub Inspector (SI) 2025-26 has 4,543 vacancies. Written exam: 160 MCQs, 400 marks (2.5 marks each), 2 hours, online CBT, no negative marking. Exam held 14-15 March 2026. Four sections (40 questions, 100 marks each): General Hindi (100), General Knowledge/Fundamental Law and Constitution of India (100), Numerical and Mental Ability (100), Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning (100). Critical qualifying rule: minimum 35 marks in each section AND overall 200/400 minimum. Eligibility: Graduate, age 21-28 years (General). Salary Pay Level 6 (Rs.35,400+). The SI GK section uniquely includes legal content: Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights, DPSP), IPC/BNS criminal offences, CrPC/BNSS procedures, POCSO, Domestic Violence Act and UP Police Regulations.

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