UP Police & PAC Constable Recruitment 2026 — A Complete Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has opened one of the largest state-level constable drives in recent years, inviting online applications for 32,679 Constable posts across the UP Police and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). For lakhs of young men and women in Uttar Pradesh aiming for a stable, respected job in uniform, this is a major opportunity — and competition will be intense, so understanding the process early matters.
Applications are open from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026, with fee payment also closing on 30 January and a fee-adjustment window until 2 February 2026. Vacancies are split across categories for both UP Police and PAC (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST), so check the reservation breakup for your category before applying.
Who can apply: open to male candidates (18–22 years) and female candidates (18–25 years), with standard age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and ex-servicemen as per UP government rules. You must also meet the educational and physical standards in the official notification.
Application fee is ₹500 for General/EWS/OBC and ₹400 for SC/ST candidates, paid online.
Selection runs through a written examination, then document verification, a physical test (PST/PET), and the final merit list. Since the written exam is the first filter, steady preparation — reasoning, numerical ability, general knowledge of UP and current affairs — gives a real edge. Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server load, keep your documents and a valid photo/signature ready, and verify every detail against the official notification before submitting.
