UP Police Constable 2023

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the UP Police Constable recruitment exam every year. The official notification for the UP Police Constable 2023 was released on December 23, 2023. Earlier, a short notice has been issued in the newspaper, but based on the new notice, the number has changed from 52,699 to 60,244. Interested candidates can apply for the recruitment exam online by visiting the official website of UPPRPB.

The selection process for the UP Police Constable post usually takes place in four stages: Written Examination, Document Verification, Physical Measurements Test and Physical Efficiency Test. Read this article for complete details on the UP Police Constable 2023 exam.

UP Police Constable Recruitment 2023 Overview

Let us take a look at a few important details related to the UP Police Constable 2023 examination:

Recruitment Board	Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board
Post Name	Constable & Fireman
Vacancies	52,699 Posts
Category	Govt. Jobs
Application Mode	Online
Online Registration	December 27, 2023
Selection Process	Written Exam Document Verification and Physical Standard Test Physical Efficiency Test
Official Website	uppbpb.gov.in

• Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced a total of 60,244  vacancies for Constable posts. The detailed notification was announced on December 23, 2023. Aspirants can apply online from December 27, 2023 till January 16, 2023. 

The board released the UP Police Constable 2023 notification on December 23, 2023. Candidates can refer to the last recruitment details, such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other details below.

The conducting body has released the official notification. The below table highlights the important dates for 

Event	Dates
UP Police Constable Online Registration Start Date	December 27, 2023
The Last Date to Apply for UP Police Constable 2023	January 16, 2023
The Last date to Submit the Application Fee	January 18, 2023
Admit Card Release Date for Written Exam	To Be Notified
Written Exam Date	To Be Notified
UP Police Constable Result 2023	To Be Notified

The exam conducting body has released the vacancy details. In UP Police, recruitment will be conducted for the Constable post. Here is the vacancy breakdown for UPPRPB Constable recruitment:

Post Name	Posts
General	24,102
EWS	6,024
OBC	16,264
SC	12,650
ST	1204

Aspirants should be familiar with the job role and salary for UP Police Constable before appearing for the exam. Take a look at the section below:

UP Police Constable Salary Structure 2023

The UP Police Constable salary offered to the selected candidates falls under the 7th Pay Commission. Therefore, aspirants who wish to apply for the UP Police Constable post must know the salary of the UP Police Constable along with the job profile.

• Candidates must pass four stages of the UP Police Constable selection process- Written Exam, Document Verification, Physical Measurements Test (PMT), and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
• The candidates who pass all the stages of the selection process will be selected for the UP Police Constable post.
• The final UP Police Constable selected candidates will receive an annual salary of approximately INR 4,20,000/- to 4,80,000/-.

The expected salary structure of the UP Police Constable post is given below.

UP Police Constable Salary	Monthly Pay (in INR)
Grade Pay	7,200/-
Initial Basic Pay	21,700/-
Gross Salary	30,000 to 40,000

The UP Police Constable would receive an in-hand salary between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000.

UP Police Job Profile 2023

The routine work of a UP Police Constable is to lodge an FIR (First Information Report). The prime duty of a constable is to fill in all the necessary information in FIR pertaining to the complaint.

• A constable will help the senior police officers investigate a case.
• UP Police constables also act as patrolling guards. They have to keep a watch over the area assigned to them.
• If a senior officer is absent, a constable can take necessary action to resolve any kind of civil disobedience.
• The UP Police Constable also has to perform paperwork in the police station, including filing FIRs, submitting reports, & maintaining case files.
• Some other duties may include traffic police duty (if needed), police verification, VIP security etc.

Before applying for the UP Police Constable recruitment exam 2023, candidates must check the eligibility criteria. The exam-conducting board sets the eligibility criteria for the said post.

• Candidates who fail to meet the eligibility criteria will face application rejection.
• The UP Police Constable Recruitment exam notification for 2023 was released on December 23, 2023.
• The eligibility criteria for the UP Police Constable exam will remain the same for 2023; however, if there are any changes in the notification, we will update it on our page.
• Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria to apply for the UP Police Constable post.

Candidates can check the details below:

UP Police Constable Age Limit 

The age limit for the UP Police Constable post is different for male and female applicants.

• The age of male candidates must fall between 18-22 years.
• Female candidates should be of age 18-25 years.

The board has given the provision of age relaxation. The age limit relaxation for the UP Police Constables Exam is tabulated below:

Category	Relaxation	Age Limit (Years)
General (Male)	N/A	18 – 22
OBC/ SC/ ST (Male)	05 Years	18 – 28
General (Female)	N/A	18 – 25
OBC/ SC/ ST (Female)	05 Years	18 – 31

UP Police Constable Educational Qualification 2023

The academic requirement to be eligible for the UP Police Constable exam is given below:

Education Qualification	Applicants must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or its equivalent from a recognised board.

Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the UP Police Constable exam. The application must be filled out via online mode. Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the UP Police Constable post. 

• Visit the official website of UPPRPB, i.e., https://uppbpb.gov.in.
• On the home page, click on the UP Police Constable recruitment link.
• A new page will open; enter all the required details in the online application form.
• On the next page, upload all the necessary documents as required.
• After successful documents upload, candidates have to pay the application fee online.
• The UP Police Constable application fee must be paid online via Debit Card/ Credit Card/Net Banking.
• Candidates can submit the application form after the online application fee payment confirmation.
• Take the printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

UP Police Constable Application Fee 2023

The application fee for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2023 must be paid online with a credit card, debit card, internet banking, etc. It must be noted that the application fee is non-refundable.

Category	Application Fee
General (UR)/OBC candidates	Rs. 400/-
SC/ST candidates	NA

The UP Police Constable exam will be conducted at the designated examination centres. Candidates will be able to check their allocated UP Police Constable examination centre name and address on the admit card. The centre is allotted strictly based on the preference of the exam centre selected by the candidates & the number of candidates allotted to a particular exam centre.

The list of UP Police Constable exam centres is mentioned below:

• Agra
• Bareilly
• Gautam Budh Nagar
• Ghaziabad
• Gorakhpur
• Kanpur
• Lucknow
• Meerut
• Prayagraj
• Varanasi

The UP Police Constable exam consists of objective-type questions. To proceed to the next stage of the selection process, candidates have to pass the written exam. The question paper will have four sections – General Hindi, General Knowledge, Numerical Ability Test, Mental Ability Test, and Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning.

The subject-wise exam pattern for the UP Police Constable exam is given below:

Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks Allotted
General Knowledge	38	76
General Hindi	37	74
Aptitude/Reasoning Ability	37	74
Numerical and Mental Ability	38	76
Total	150	300

UP Police Constable Marking Scheme 2023

The marking scheme of UP Police Constable is mentioned below:

Particulars	Marking Scheme
Total Number of Questions	150
Each Correct Response	2 marks (+)
Negative marking	0.25 marks (-)
Maximum Marks	300

The detailed subject-wise UP Police Constable syllabus is as follows:

General Hindi	Questions & Answer from the Passage Title of the Passage Antonym Synonym Word Knowledge Use of Words Idioms Phrases One Word Substitutions Sentence Correction Letter Writing
General Knowledge	India and its adjacent countries Indian Languages Scientific Progress/Development Books National/International Awards Capitals Currency Scriptures Sports-Athlete History: Fort, Museum Geographical Structure: Forests, Rivers, Dams Lakes: Administrative Structure, Religions, Languages, Nicknames of Cities, Airports Arts & Culture: Dress, Temples, Festivals Economic: Stadium, Thermal Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plant Education: Educational Institution Heritage Sites: National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuary, Palace, Monuments
Numerical Aptitude	Number System Decimal & Fraction Ratio & Proportion Percentage Simplification HCF LCM Profit & Loss Simple Interest and Compound Interest Partnership Discount Mensuration Time & Work Distance Use of Table & Graph
Mental Ability Test	Logical Diagrams Perception Test Direction sense Test Forcefulness of argument Common Sense Test Word formation Test Determining implied meanings Letter and number series Word and alphabet Analogy Codification Symbol-Relationship Interpretation Letter and number coding Logical interpretation of data
Reasoning	Analogies Similarities Differences Arithmetical number series Problem-solving Analysis and Judgment Decision-making Visual memory Space visualization Discrimination Observation Relationship Arithmetic reasoning Verbal and figure classification
Intelligence Quotient	Coding-Decoding Direction Sense Test Blood Relation Spotting out the dissimilar Problems based on the alphabet Relationship and Analogy Test Venn Diagram and chart-type test Mathematical ability Test Time sequence test Arranging in order Series Completion
Mental Aptitude	Public Interest Law & Order Communal Harmony Crime Control Rule of Law Professional Information (Basic level) Police System Ability of Adaptability Contemporary Police Issues & Law and Order Basic Law Interest in Profession Mental Toughness Sensitivity towards minorities and underprivileged Gender sensitivity

Below are a few preparation tips that can be helpful to crack the examination.

• Be consistent and focus on the goal.
• Make a topic-wise study plan. Pick one topic at a time & study questions on it to make it your strength in the exam.
• Practice more & more numerical and reasoning questions to get an idea of different questions.
• Complete the syllabus well before the exam.
• Revision is of utmost importance. It helps in effective retention during exams.
• Strategise the timetable to devote more time to important topics.
• Keep reading News & Articles related to the recruitment post.
• Solve previous year’s papers to know the type of questions asked previously.
• Make a list of important formulas and tricks to solve questions quickly during the exam.
• Solve online mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.

UP Police Constable Detailed Study Plan 2023

Prepare Daily Timetable

• Divide the time equally for each subject of the written exam.
• General awareness section can be mastered by reading the newspaper daily or subscribing to any competitive magazine and following weekly or monthly updates.
• Practising short tricks to improve numerical and mental ability skills is recommended.
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Work on Basic Concepts

• Clear the basic concepts first and then practice questions on the same topic to grasp the concept better.
• You must know short tricks to solve a numerical question to save time while writing the exam.
• Keep making notes while studying for ease of revision later.
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Analyse Weak and Strong Points

• Pay special attention to the weak topics and master them by practising more problems.
• Always attempt the strong topics first during the exam.
• Keep practising different problems of the same topic to get an experience with various questions.
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Solve Previous Year Papers·

• For any competitive exam, solving the previous year’s papers is necessary.
• It gives an idea of the types of questions asked previously in the exam.
• Regularly practising the previous year’s papers and mock tests will help improve time management skills.
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Do Revision

• A revision of the syllabus topics is significant.
• You can study the notes prepared during the early exam preparation phase for revision.
• You must not sit on one topic for too long, take the help of teachers or study material to understand the concept.

Follow a Balanced Diet to Stay Healthy

• You must also take care of your physical and mental health and proper exam preparation.
• During the long study sessions, drink small amounts of water to stay hydrated.
• You can play your favourite sports, go swimming, cycle, watch movies, etc., to reduce your anxiety or stress.
• Take adequate sleep, as it will also help in effective retention.
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The authorities will issue the UP Police admit card Constable for the written exam once the registration process is completed. Candidates must download the UP Police Constable hall ticket from the official website.

• Different call letters will be issued for the different stages of the selection process. 
• Candidates must download the admit cards from the official website once released officially. 
• The authorities will release the admit cards 10-15 days prior to the exam date. After downloading the admit card, the candidates must verify all the details mentioned on the admit card. 
• Suppose a piece of incorrect information is mentioned on the admit card. In that case, candidates must immediately contact the higher authorities via e-mail or helpline phone numbers to get a new admit card. 

Steps to Download UP Police Constable Admit Card 2023

Follow the steps given below to download the admit card for the UP Police Constable 2023 exam. 

• Go to the UPPRPB official website.
• On the home page, search and click on the UP Police Constable Admit Card link.
• A new page will open. Enter the Registration ID and Password in the login credentials section.
• Click on the submit button.
• The admit card for the UP Police Constable exam will be displayed on the screen.
• Verify the details mentioned on the admit card.
• Download and take a printout for future reference.

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) will release the final result for UP Police Constable 2023 online on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their results from the official result link. The authorities will first release the result of the written examination. 

Next, the shortlisted candidates will have to take the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) to secure their position on the final merit list. A candidate has to qualify for all UP Police Constable selection process stages to have their name on the final selection list.

How to Download UP Police Constable Result?

Check the steps mentioned below to access the UP Police Constable result 2023.

• Visit the official website of the UPPRPB.
• On the homepage, search & click on the link mentioning the release of UP Police Constable Result 2023.
• A pdf file comprising the registration number/ roll number of the candidates who got selected will open.
• Search for the registration/roll number; if the registration/roll number is present in the pdf, it confirms the candidate’s selection for the UP Police Constable post.
• Download the UP Police Result pdf for future reference.

The UP Police Constable Answer Key 2023 will be released on the official website of UP Police. Candidates can check the official key after the successful completion of the written test. Moreover, they can also raise objections against the tentative answer key for the UP Police Constable exam.

The cut-off scores will be released by the authorities along with the results. Check the cut-off scores of the previous years for reference.

UP Police Constable Cut-off Marks 2019

Category	Previous Years Cut-Off (Out of 300)
General	185.34
OBC	172.32
SC	145.39
ST	114.19

UP Police Constable Expected Cut-off 2023

The UP Police Constable cut-off marks are the minimum marks required in the written exam to proceed to the next stage of the selection procedure. The exam conducting body has not released the cutoff marks for this year yet. Candidates are advised to keep visiting this page for the latest updates. 

The UP Police Constable expected cut-off marks to be prepared, and feedback on keeping the previous year’s cut-off in consideration.

Category	Expected Cut-off (Out of 300)
General (UR)	187-193
OBC	172-179
SC	143-148
ST	115-119

Let us take a look at a few frequently asked questions related to the UP Police Constable exam 2023.

Q.1: What are the stages of the UP Police Constable selection process?

Ans: There are four stages of the selection process: Written Exam, Document Verification, Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test.

Q.2: What are the age limit criteria for the UP Police Constable recruitment exam?

Ans: The age criteria for the UP Police Constable Post Male candidates is 18 to 22 years. The age limit for female candidates is 18 to 25 years.

Q.3: What academic qualification is required to apply for the UP Police Constable exam?

Ans: The candidate must have passed class 12 (or equivalent level exam) from a recognised board.

Q.4: What sections are included in the UP Police Constable examination?

Ans: The sections included in the UP Police Constable written test are General Hindi, General Knowledge, Mental Aptitude/ Intelligence/ Reasoning, and Numerical & Mental Ability Tests.

Q.5: When can I apply for UP Constable recruitment?

Ans: You can apply online for UP Constable recruitment from December 27, 2023 till January 16, 2023.