The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the notification for UP SI Recruitment 2025, offering a golden opportunity for aspirants looking to join the state police services. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 4,543 vacancies across various cadres including Civil Police, PAC, Armed Police, and the Special Security Force (SSF).
📊 Vacancy Details
Aspirants can apply for the following positions under UP SI 2025:
- Sub-Inspector (Civil Police, Male/Female): 4,242
- Platoon Commander PAC / Sub-Inspector Armed Police (Male): 135
- Platoon Commander / Sub-Inspector Special Security Force (Male): 60
- Sub-Inspector (PC) for Women Battalion (Female): 106
Total Posts: 4,543
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 12th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 11th September 2025
Applicants are advised to complete the registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST: ₹400
The fee is to be paid online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 1st July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 31 years
- Relaxation: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for 8 years of relaxation.
🏃♂️ Physical Standards Test (PST)
For Male Candidates
- Height: 168 cm (Relaxation: 160 cm for ST)
- Chest: 79–84 cm (Relaxation: 77–82 cm for ST)
For Female Candidates
- Height: 152 cm (Relaxation: 147 cm for ST)
- Weight: Minimum 40 kg
🏆 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male Candidates: 4.8 km run in 28 minutes
- Female Candidates: 2.4 km run in 16 minutes
Candidates must qualify in both PST and PET to be eligible for the written examination.
📝 Written Examination Pattern (OMR-Based)
- Total Questions: 160
- Total Marks: 400
- Duration: 2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 |
| General Knowledge, Constitution & Law | 40 | 100 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 100 |
| Mental Aptitude, Logical & Reasoning Ability | 40 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- 35% in each section
- 50% overall aggregate
📌 Official Website
For the detailed notification, syllabus, and application process, visit: uppbpb.gov.in
🔑 Key Takeaway
The UP SI 2025 recruitment is one of the largest opportunities for aspirants preparing for state-level police examinations. With over 4,500 vacancies, this recruitment offers a stable and prestigious career in law enforcement. Eligible candidates are advised to go through the official notification carefully, prepare as per the syllabus, and apply before the deadline.