Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When was the UP Sub Inspector Exam City Details 2026 released?

The exam city details for the UP Sub Inspector recruitment examination were released on 06 March 2026.

2. What is the exam date for the UP Police Sub Inspector Recruitment 2025?

The written examination for the UP Police Sub Inspector recruitment will be conducted on 14 and 15 March 2026.

3. How many total vacancies are available in UP Police SI Recruitment 2025?

A total of 4543 vacancies have been announced for Sub Inspector, Platoon Commander, Armed Police and Female Battalion posts.

4. What is the age limit for UP Police Sub Inspector Recruitment?

Candidates must be between 21 and 31 years of age as on 01 July 2025. Age relaxation is provided according to government rules.

5. What is the application fee for the UP Police SI Recruitment?

The application fee is ₹500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC and ST candidates need to pay ₹400.

6. What educational qualification is required for the UP Police SI post?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.

7. When will the admit card for the UP Police SI exam be released?

The admit card will be released approximately three days before the examination date.

8. What is the running requirement in the Physical Efficiency Test?

Male candidates must complete a 4.8 KM run in 28 minutes, while female candidates must complete a 2.4 KM run in 16 minutes.

Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), Lucknow has released the notification for the recruitment of Sub Inspector, Platoon Commander, Fire Second Officer and other posts. Candidates who meet all eligibility criteria were invited to submit the online application form for this recruitment. Interested candidates were required to read the full notification carefully before applying online.

The recruitment process includes several stages such as written examination, physical tests, document verification and final merit preparation. The examination for this recruitment is scheduled to be conducted on 14 and 15 March 2026, while the exam city details were released on 06 March 2026. Candidates can check their allotted examination city before downloading the admit card.

The application process for this recruitment started on 12 August 2025 and the last date to submit the application form was 11 September 2025. The fee payment deadline was extended until 15 September 2025 and candidates were also provided a correction window from 12 to 15 September 2025 to make necessary modifications in their application forms.

Various posts are included in this recruitment such as Sub Inspector, Platoon Commander, Armed Police and Civil Police Female Battalion. The eligibility criteria for most posts require a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. For female battalion posts, only female candidates are eligible to apply.

The recruitment also includes specific physical standards and physical efficiency requirements for male and female candidates. Height, chest measurements, weight and running standards must be satisfied by candidates to qualify for the physical tests conducted during the selection process.

Candidates who applied for the UP Police Sub Inspector recruitment should regularly check the official updates regarding admit card release, exam schedule and further recruitment procedures. The exam city details allow candidates to know the city where their examination center will be located before the admit card is issued.