The wait is finally over for defence aspirants in Uttar Pradesh! [cite_start]The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the notification for the Direct Recruitment of 2025[cite: 7]. [cite_start]With over 32,600 vacancies announced across Civil Police, PAC, and Prison Departments, this is one of the biggest opportunities to secure a government job (Sarkari Naukri) after Class 12th[cite: 24, 26, 39, 89].

Here is everything you need to know about the UP Police Constable 2025 exam, including eligibility, vacancy breakdown, and the new application rules.

📅 Important Dates: Don’t Miss the Deadline!

The application window is currently open. [cite_start]Make sure you complete your One Time Registration (OTR) and apply early to avoid server issues[cite: 57, 352].

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  • Online Application Starts: December 31, 2025 [cite: 53]

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• • Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: January 30, 2026 [cite: 53]

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• Fee Adjustment Last Date: February 02, 2026 [cite: 53]

👮 Vacancy Breakdown: Choose Your Preference

The board has released vacancies for multiple posts. [cite_start]You must indicate your preference order in the application form, which cannot be changed later[cite: 61, 63, 69].

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Education Qualification

[cite_start]You must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board or equivalent[cite: 89].
[cite_start]Note: Candidates who are currently “Appearing” for the 12th exam are NOT eligible[cite: 94].

2. Age Limit (as of July 01, 2025)

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  • Male Candidates: 18 to 22 Years (Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007)[cite: 107].

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• • Female Candidates: 18 to 25 Years (Born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2007)[cite: 108].

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• Relaxation: 5 Years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates (UP Domicile only)[cite: 115].

📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process

[cite_start]The selection is a 3-step process: Written Exam ➡️ Physical Standard Test (PST) ➡️ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)[cite: 149, 185, 220].

The Written Exam Strategy

[cite_start]The exam will be Offline (OMR Based) for 300 Marks with 150 Questions[cite: 152, 162, 163].

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  • Subjects: General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning[cite: 153].

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• Passing Marks: You must score a minimum of 30% (General), 25% (OBC/EWS), or 20% (SC/ST) to be eligible[cite: 154, 155, 159, 160, 161].

Physical Efficiency Test (Run)

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  • Males: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes[cite: 221].

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• Females: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes[cite: 221].

⚠️ New Rules Alert: Live Photo & OTR

This year, the UPPRPB has introduced strict rules for the application process:

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   1. OTR is Mandatory: You must complete your One Time Registration before applying[cite: 352].

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1. 1. Live Photo Capture: The application requires a Real-Time (Live) Photograph via webcam[cite: 400]. [cite_start]Do not wear a cap, mask, or uniform in the photo[cite: 405, 406, 411].

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1. DigiLocker Integration: It is highly recommended to upload educational and reservation certificates via DigiLocker for verification[cite: 458].