UP Police SI Exam date Announcement 2025 : 15.75 Lakh Applicants for 4,543 Posts

UP Police SI Exam date Announcement 2025: UPPRPB to announce UP Police SI Exam date soon; over 15.75 lakh applied for 4,543 SI & equivalent posts. Know application dates, eligibility & pattern.

UP Police SI Exam Date

Introduction

• What: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has carried out the recruitment process for Sub-Inspector (SI) and equivalent posts (civil police, PAC, Special Security Force etc.), totalling 4,543 vacancies. The Times of India+3Testbook+3Live Hindustan+3

• When: The notification was released on 12 August 2025. The online application window remained open till 11 September 2025, with a correction / fee payment window extended till 15 September 2025. Prepp+3Testbook+3SarkariNetwork.Com+3

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• Where: The recruitment is for Uttar Pradesh state, India; the conducting body is UPPRPB and applications/updates are via its official website (uppbpb.gov.in). Adda247+3Uttar Pradesh Police+3Testbook+3

• Who: Over 15,75,760 candidates applied — 1,166,386 male and 409,374 female candidates. Live Hindustan

• Why: To fill essential posts of Sub-Inspector and equivalent in the UP Police to strengthen law enforcement, maintain public safety, and meet staffing needs in various battalions. Also, due to high demand among job seekers, on account of limited recent SI recruitment drives. The board needs to ensure proper selection through written, physical, mental, and efficiency tests. Live Hindustan+1

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Vacancies

• Total 4,543 posts are being recruited under this drive. These include:

  • 4,242 posts of Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) Testbook+1

  • 135 posts of Platoon Commander (PAC) Testbook

  • 60 posts of Special Security Force / equivalent Testbook

  • 106 posts for Women Platoon Commanders in newly formed Women PAC Battalions at Budaun, Lucknow, Gorakhpur etc. Live Hindustan+1

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidate must have a graduate degree (Bachelor’s) in any stream from a recognized university. Testbook+1

• Age Limit: Between 21 to 28 years as on 1 July 2025. Relaxations as per government norms for reserved categories. Testbook+1

• Physical Standards / Efficiency:

  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET): e.g., male candidates will need to run 4.8 km in 28 minutes; female candidates 2.4 km in 16 minutes. Live Hindustan

  • Other physical standard metrics (height, chest etc.) as per notification. (Exact values were in the notification document.) Prepp+1

Exam Dates / Date of Exam

• Written Exam Date has not yet been announced. Live Hindustan+2Prepp+2

• UPPRPB has stated that exam dates will be informed four weeks prior to the date of the exam. Live Hindustan

• Given that application and correction windows have closed (by 15 September 2025), the written exam is expected in the coming weeks/month depending on administrative readiness. No specific date confirmed till now.

How to Apply Online (Already Closed)

• Applications were accepted online via the official UPPRPB website. Testbook+2Prepp+2

• Process included One-Time Registration (OTR) requirement. Testbook+1

• Applicants needed to pay application fees (Gen/OBC/EWS & SC/ST have different fee) per their category. SarkariNetwork.Com+1

• Correction window for modifications in application was open from 12 September 2025 (6:00 AM) to 15 September 2025 (6:00 AM). Testbook+2Live Hindustan+2

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“अब लिखित परीक्षा कराने की तैयारी में लग गया है। बोर्ड ने कहा है कि परीक्षा तिथि के बारे में चार सप्ताह पहले सूचना दी जाएगी।”
– Statement in LiveHindustan citing UPPRPB official on exam date notification. Live Hindustan

Conclusion

UP Police SI Exam date is not yet officially declared, but authorities have made clear that the exam schedule will be released at least four weeks prior to the written exam. With 4,543 vacancies in SI and equivalent posts and over 15.75 lakh candidates applying, competition is steep. Aspiring candidates should keep track of the official UPPRPB announcements, ensure their eligibility, and prepare across the written, physical, and verification stages.

FAQs

1. When will the UP Police SI exam date be announced?
   – It will be announced by UPPRPB. The board has stated that the exam date will be given four weeks before the exam. Live Hindustan

2. How many vacancies are there for UP Police SI recruitment 2025?
   – There are 4,543 vacancies in total. Testbook+1

3. How many candidates applied for these posts?
   – Approximately 15,75,760 candidates have applied. Live Hindustan

4. What is the application period for UP Police SI 2025?
   – From 12 August 2025 to 11 September 2025, with fee payment / correction window till 15 September 2025. Prepp+3Testbook+3SarkariNetwork.Com+3

5. What is eligibility (age & education)?
   – Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be aged 21-28 years as of 1 July 2025. Category-wise relaxations as applicable. Testbook+1

6. What is the selection process?
   – Written exam → Physical Standard & Efficiency Tests → Document Verification → Medical Examination etc. Testbook+1

7. What is the exam format / written paper pattern?
   – 160 questions, total 400 marks. Four sections: General Hindi; General Knowledge / Constitution etc.; Numerical & Mental Ability; Mental Aptitude / Reasoning. Section-wise rules share minimum qualifying marks. Live Hindustan+1

8. What about physical efficiency test requirements?
   – Male candidates will need to complete 4.8 km in 28 minutes; female candidates 2.4 km in 16 minutes. Live Hindustan

9. Where to check official updates and admit card?
   – On UPPRPB’s official website (uppbpb.gov.in), under the notices / recruitment section. Uttar Pradesh Police+1

10. Is One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for application?
    – Yes. Application required to be done via One-Time Registration system as per the notification. Testbook+1

Additional Notes and Analysis

• Given the large number of applicants vs vacancies, cutoff marks are likely to be high. Candidates should aim well above minimum qualifying marks in each section.

• Prepare for all aspects: written exam, physical tests, documentation. Physical standards and documentation errors are often reasons for disqualification.

• Keep updated with UPPRPB’s website and local news so you are aware when the exam date is officially published.

• Past exam patterns are likely to be followed; sample papers and mock tests will be helpful.

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