UPPRPB · UP
यूपी पुलिस सब इंस्पेक्टरUP Police Sub Inspector
Recruitment for Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Platoon Commander (PAC) / Sub Inspector (Armed Police), Sub Inspector (Special Security Force) and 1 more posts, conducted by UPPRPB.
Eligibility & key facts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree · Any streamFinal-year / awaiting-result candidates cannot apply.
- Age
- 21–28 years as on 01 Jul 2025Reckoned per: 01.07.2025 — CONFIRMED against the official notification (UPPRPB PRPB-B(उप निरीक्षक संवर्ग)-03/2025, dated 12.08.2025), section 2.8: candidate must have completed 21 years and not completed 28 years as on 01.07.2025..
- Preference — not a bar
- NIELIT/DOEACC 'O' Level computer certificatePreference under Service Rules, not a bar
- Preference — not a bar
- NCC 'B' certificatePreference only
- Preference — not a bar
- 2 years Territorial Army servicePreference only
- Nationality
- Indian citizen
- Domicile
- Not required.Open to all-India candidates (nationality clause is India-wide), but vertical/horizontal reservation benefits apply only to UP domicile holders — CONFIRMED, official notification section 4.1(i): 'लम्बवत् एवं क्षैतिज आरक्षण केवल उत्तर प्रदेश के मूल निवासी अभ्यर्थियों को ही अनुमन्य होगा'.
- Reservation
- Vertical: SC 21% · ST 2% · OBC 27% · EWS 10%Horizontal: Freedom-fighter dependants 2% · Ex-servicemen 5% · Women 20%All percentages CONFIRMED by direct visual read of notification pages 15-16 (section 4.1(v), tables (क) लम्बवत् and (ख) क्षैतिज). Informational only — this engine computes individual ELIGIBLE/CHECK/NOT_ELIGIBLE verdicts, not seat-competition odds, so nothing here feeds eligibility.age or any other rule; it exists so the UI can show a candidate what share of posts their category/horizontal group draws from, not more. The 20% women's horizontal quota carries its own caveat in the notification: it is stated as 'subject to the final order of the Hon'ble Court' in Special Appeal (D) No. 475/2019 against the Allahabad High Court's order dated 16-01-2019 — i.e. under litigation, not settled. Vertical and horizontal reservation both apply only to UP-domicile candidates (see eligibility.domicile.note).
- Attempts
- No attempt limit
Upper age limit by category
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| General (no relaxation) | — | 28 |
| General / EWS | +3 yr | 31 |
| OBC | +8 yr | 36 |
| SC / ST | +8 yr | 36 |
| All categories + up-state-employeeUP state government employee: 05 वर्ष+03 वर्ष = 8 years, same total as SC/ST/OBC (confirmed, notification pages 5-6, table row 5). Safe to prioritise over the category rules here specifically because 8 is already the ceiling among them — it can only help a General/EWS state employee (3→8) and never understate an OBC/SC/ST state employee's own 8. | +8 yr | 36 |
| Ex-servicemenArmy service deducted from actual age; resultant age must not have completed 34 years as on 01.07.2025. Same formula for both SI Civil Police (incl. Woman SI) and PAC/SSF — base 3-year ESM relaxation + the one-time 3-year bonus (GO dated 26.05.2025), i.e. 28 + 6. | Service deducted from age, +6 yr formula | Up to 34 |
Relaxations do not stack — the single highest that applies to you is used. Ex-servicemen: your military service is deducted from your age; the notification’s formula, not a flat number of years, decides the result.
Physical standard (PST)
| Applies to | Min. height | Chest | Min. weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male · General / EWS / OBC / SC | 168 cm | 79–84 cm (+5 expansion) | — |
| Male · ST | 160 cm | 77–82 cm (+5 expansion) | — |
| Female · General / EWS / OBC / SC | 152 cm | Chest not measured for women. | 40 kg |
| Female · ST | 147 cm | — | 40 kg |
Where a candidate matches more than one row, the most specific row applies.
Physical efficiency test (PET)
| Applies to | Test | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Run | 4,800 m in 28:00 min |
| Female | Run | 2,400 m in 16:00 min |
Important dates — 2025-26 cycle
- 12 AugNotification
- 12 AugApplications open
- 11 SeptApplications close
- 14 MarExam begins
- 15 MarExam ends
| Notification date | 12 Aug 2025 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Applications close | 11 Sept 2025 |
| Exam dates | 14 Mar – 15 Mar 2026 |
| Exam mode | Written examination (CBT) |
| Vacancies | 4,543 |
| Applies to | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 | — |
| SC / ST | ₹400 | — |
Selection process
Written Examinationलिखित परीक्षा
WrittenCounts to meritSectional qualifying 35% (35 of 100 per subject) AND overall 50% (200 of 400). No negative marking. Both thresholds must be met.
Document Verificationदस्तावेज़ सत्यापन
Document checkPhysical Standard Testशारीरिक मानक परीक्षा
PhysicalPhysical Efficiency Testशारीरिक दक्षता परीक्षा
Physical
- Final merit
- Written exam marks only
Exam pattern & pay
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 |
| Basic Law & Constitution / General Knowledge | 40 | 100 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 100 |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | 40 | 100 |
| Total | 160 | 400 |
- General Hindi100 mk · 40 Q(25%)
- Basic Law & Constitution / General Knowledge100 mk · 40 Q(25%)
- Numerical & Mental Ability100 mk · 40 Q(25%)
- Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning100 mk · 40 Q(25%)
Sectional qualifying 35% (35 of 100 per subject) AND overall 50% (200 of 400). No negative marking. Both thresholds must be met.
Qualifying marks — Written Examination
35% in each section and 50% overall — a candidate must clear both thresholds, and the cutoffs are identical for every category: this paper carries no relaxation ladder.
Flat for ALL categories — no relaxation. Both thresholds must be met: 35% in EACH of the four subjects (35/100) AND 50% aggregate (200/400). This differs from UP Constable and SSC GD, which both use category-wise ladders.
Sub Inspector (Civil Police)
Level-6 · ₹35400-112400
₹46,000 – ₹58,000/month in hand
Approximate — computed from the 7th CPC pay level (basic + DA + HRA, less NPS), cross-checked against multiple aggregator salary pages; not stated in the exam's own notification. Varies by posting city (HRA), department and pay-level increment.
Platoon Commander (PAC) / Sub Inspector (Armed Police)
Level-6 · ₹35400-112400
₹46,000 – ₹58,000/month in hand
Approximate — computed from the 7th CPC pay level (basic + DA + HRA, less NPS), cross-checked against multiple aggregator salary pages; not stated in the exam's own notification. Varies by posting city (HRA), department and pay-level increment.
Sub Inspector (Special Security Force)
Level-6 · ₹35400-112400
₹46,000 – ₹58,000/month in hand
Approximate — computed from the 7th CPC pay level (basic + DA + HRA, less NPS), cross-checked against multiple aggregator salary pages; not stated in the exam's own notification. Varies by posting city (HRA), department and pay-level increment.
Woman Sub Inspector (Women Battalion)
Level-6 · ₹35400-112400
₹46,000 – ₹58,000/month in hand
Approximate — computed from the 7th CPC pay level (basic + DA + HRA, less NPS), cross-checked against multiple aggregator salary pages; not stated in the exam's own notification. Varies by posting city (HRA), department and pay-level increment.
| Post | Pay level | Pay scale (₹) | In-hand (₹/month, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (Civil Police) | Level-6 | 35400-112400 | 46,000–58,000 |
| Platoon Commander (PAC) / Sub Inspector (Armed Police) | Level-6 | 35400-112400 | 46,000–58,000 |
| Sub Inspector (Special Security Force) | Level-6 | 35400-112400 | 46,000–58,000 |
| Woman Sub Inspector (Women Battalion) | Level-6 | 35400-112400 | 46,000–58,000 |
Cut-off marks
2025-26 cycle — held 14 Mar – 15 Mar 2026
Written Examination cut-off — Sub-Inspector, Civil Police
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 373.93936 / 400 |
| EWS | 369.30522 / 400 |
| OBC | 369.29336 / 400 |
| SC | 356.32128 / 400 |
| ST | 341.80217 / 400 |
Vertical-category cutoff, 4,242 posts, both genders combined. A separate, lower Women-category horizontal cutoff also applies (encoded separately below); Freedom-Fighter-Dependent and Ex-Servicemen horizontal cutoffs are on record in the source but not encoded here as they cut across the vertical categories rather than sitting within one.
Written Examination cut-off — Sub-Inspector, Civil Police (Female)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 367.53698 / 400 |
| EWS | 361.75236 / 400 |
| OBC | 362.32066 / 400 |
| SC | 349.51035 / 400 |
| ST | 319.88424 / 400 |
Women-category horizontal cutoff within the same Sub-Inspector Civil Police list (candidates are still counted against their vertical category's vacancies).
Written Examination cut-off — Platoon Commander, PAC / SI Armed Police (Male)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 373.02683 / 400 |
| EWS | 369.23023 / 400 |
| OBC | 369.38883 / 400 |
| SC | 356.21353 / 400 |
| ST | 343.73372 / 400 |
Platoon Commander, PAC / Sub-Inspector Armed Police — 135 posts, male candidates only.
Written Examination cut-off — Platoon Commander / SI, Special Security Force (Male)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 380.05196 / 400 |
| EWS | 374.93551 / 400 |
| OBC | 376.81465 / 400 |
| SC | 364.17402 / 400 |
| ST | 364.87839 / 400 |
Platoon Commander / Sub-Inspector, Special Security Force (SSF) — 60 posts, male candidates only.
Written Examination cut-off — Women Battalion Sub-Inspector (Female)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 366.46684 / 400 |
| EWS | 361.51443 / 400 |
| OBC | 362.06224 / 400 |
| SC | 348.52696 / 400 |
| ST | 319.00875 / 400 |
Women Battalion Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) — 106 posts, female candidates only. This is the FINAL selection cutoff (written exam marks only — PST/PET are qualifying, per this record's meritBasis), not a shortlisting-stage cutoff.
Sub Inspector (Confidential) is a SEPARATE recruitment of 112 posts — do not merge into this count.
Source: UPPRPB 'Sub-Inspector Civil Police and equivalent posts Direct Recruitment-2025 — Final Selection Result', No. PRPB-B(SI Cadre)-03/2025, dated 14-07-2026. Read from https://uppbpb.gov.in/FilesUploaded/Notice/14-07-2026%20UPSI2025%20VIGYPTI944a5675-a3d4-4ac6-a52f-f476f72e81c1.pdf (scanned PDF — no extractable text layer; transcribed from the page images).
Frequently asked
What is the age limit for UP SI?
You must be 21 to 28 years old as on 01 Jul 2025. Category relaxation: General / EWS +3, OBC +8, SC / ST +8, +8. Ex-servicemen have their military service deducted from their age instead of a flat relaxation.
What qualification do I need?
A a Bachelor's degree. Final-year / awaiting-result candidates cannot apply.
Is UP SI open to Persons with Disabilities?
This is not stated in the sources on record — confirm directly with the official notification before applying.
What is the selection process?
4 stages: Written Examination → Document Verification → Physical Standard Test → Physical Efficiency Test. Marks toward final merit come only from the Written Examination. Document Verification, Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test are qualifying (pass/fail) only. Final merit basis: Written exam marks only.
How much is the application fee?
For the 2025-26 cycle the fee varies by category:
| Applies to | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 | — |
| SC / ST | ₹400 | — |
What is the in-hand salary for Sub Inspector?
Approximately ₹46,000–₹58,000 a month, on Level-6. Approximate — computed from the 7th CPC pay level (basic + DA + HRA, less NPS), cross-checked against multiple aggregator salary pages; not stated in the exam's own notification. Varies by posting city (HRA), department and pay-level increment.
Is there negative marking?
No — there is no negative marking on any stage of this exam.
What is the UP SI cut off?
The 2025-26 cycle's Written Examination cut-off (category-wise): General 373.93936/400, EWS 369.30522/400, OBC 369.29336/400, SC 356.32128/400, ST 341.80217/400. See the Cut-off section below for the full breakdown by post and category.
Do I need a domicile certificate?
No. Open to all-India candidates (nationality clause is India-wide), but vertical/horizontal reservation benefits apply only to UP domicile holders — CONFIRMED, official notification section 4.1(i): 'लम्बवत् एवं क्षैतिज आरक्षण केवल उत्तर प्रदेश के मूल निवासी अभ्यर्थियों को ही अनुमन्य होगा'.
How many attempts are allowed?
No attempt limit.
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