UP Police Constable Exam 2026: Complete Syllabus, Pattern & Prep Guide
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts one of the largest state-level examinations for the post of Police Constable. With thousands of vacancies announced, millions of candidates apply to join the ranks of the UP Police force, making it highly competitive.
To qualify for this premium state job, you must understand the complete selection stages, negative marking patterns, and physical test benchmarks. In this comprehensive guide, we detail the subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, physical eligibility standards, and proven study tips to clear the UP Police Constable 2026 exam.
1. Selection Stages & Exam Pattern
The selection process for UP Police Constable consists of three key stages:
- Written Examination (CBT/OMR): Object-type exam carrying 300 marks.
- Document Verification & Physical Standard Test (PST): Fulfilling biometric height, chest, and weight requirements.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running test to qualify under the specified time limit.
Written Exam Pattern
The written examination has 150 questions in total, with each question carrying 2 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (GK) | 38 | 76 | 2 Hours (120 Mins) |
| General Hindi | 37 | 74 | |
| Numerical & Mental Ability (Math) | 38 | 76 | |
| Mental Aptitude, IQ & Reasoning Ability | 37 | 74 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 120 Mins |
2. Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus
A. General Knowledge
Covers History of India, Indian Constitution, Economy, Agriculture, Science, UP State GK (culture, social customs, revenue, police administration), Environmental Studies, and Current Affairs.
B. General Hindi
Tests basic vocabulary, grammar rules, antonyms, synonyms, sentence corrections, idioms, and reading comprehension. General Hindi is highly scoring and critical for the merit cutoff.
C. Numerical & Mental Ability
Arithmetic topics such as Number System, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple and Compound Interest, Partnership, Time & Work, and Mensuration.
D. Mental Aptitude, IQ & Reasoning Ability
Covers analogical reasoning, coding-decoding, blood relations, visual memory, spatial orientation, mental toughness, public interest, public order, and communal harmony.
3. Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the following physical standard parameters to advance to the final running test:
| Category | Height (Min) | Chest (Min) | Weight (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General/OBC/SC) | 168 cm | 79 cm (unexpanded) / 84 cm (expanded) | — |
| Male (ST) | 160 cm | 77 cm (unexpanded) / 82 cm (expanded) | — |
| Female (General/OBC/SC) | 152 cm | — | 40 kg |
| Female (ST) | 147 cm | — | 40 kg |
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Benchmarks
The running test is qualifying in nature, but failing to finish in the given time leads to immediate rejection:
- Male Candidates: 4.8 km run to be completed in under 25 minutes.
- Female Candidates: 2.4 km run to be completed in under 14 minutes.
5. Proven Preparation Tips to Clear the Cutoff
- Master General Hindi: Solve at least 30 Hindi grammar questions daily. Getting 33+ correct answers here is common among toppers.
- Focus on UP State GK: Read dedicated Uttar Pradesh GK capsules covering geographical boundaries, state police structures, and dynamic schemes.
- Monitor Active UP Job Notifications: Check for upcoming police vacancy tables, hall ticket schedules, and results updates on the official **[UP Government Jobs 2026 Hub](https://weeklynaukri.com/up-govt-jobs-2026)**.
- Solve Mock Exams Regularly: Evaluate your speed under strict time limits. You can check out active job alerts at **[Latest Govt Jobs](https://weeklynaukri.com/latest-jobs)** and check your scorecard on our **[Sarkari Results](https://weeklynaukri.com/results)** or download exam hall tickets via **[Admit Cards](https://weeklynaukri.com/admit-cards)**.