Uttar Pradesh Police Sub Inspector (UP Police SI / Daroga) Recruitment 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the mega recruitment drive for the post of Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Platoon Commander (PAC), and Fire Services Second Officer (FSSO). Known popularly as the "UP Daroga" vacancy, this is one of the most highly anticipated and fiercely contested state-level police examinations in India.

Every recruitment cycle sees lakhs of graduates competing for thousands of Sub Inspector posts due to the exceptional state power, job security, and excellent Grade Pay (₹4200) attached to it.

Sarkari Result: UP Police SI 2026 Latest Updates

Update: The UPPRPB is gearing up for the next large-scale Sub Inspector recruitment phase in 2026 following the completion of the Constable exams. Candidates should commence their physical endurance training (Running) alongside their written exam preparation, as time given between CBT results and Physical tests is notoriously short.

1. UP Police SI 2026 Vacancy & Exam Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	UP Police Sub Inspector (UP SI) 2026
Conducting Authority	UPPRPB, Lucknow
Post Details	Sub Inspector (Civil), Platoon Commander, FSSO
Recruitment Level	State Level (Open to all India General category)
Selection Process	Online Written Exam (CBT) → PST/DV → PET → Medical
Official Website	uppbpb.gov.in

2. Expected Exam Dates 2026

Note: The following timeline is tentative and based on historic UPPRPB recruitment schedules.

Event	Expected Date
Official Notification Release	August 2026
Online Form Start Date	August 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	September 20, 2026
UP Police SI Exam Date (CBT)	November – December 2026
Written Exam Result	January 2027
Document Verification & PST	February 2027
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	March 2027

3. Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• For SI Civil Police & Platoon Commander: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• For Fire Services Second Officer (FSSO): A Bachelor's Degree in Science from a recognized University.

Age Limit (As on 01 July of the recruitment year)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Relaxation: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories who are native domiciles of Uttar Pradesh get a mandatory 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit (i.e., up to 33 years). Ex-Servicemen get 3 years (+ military service rendered).

4. UP Police SI Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The UP Police daroga recruitment is a grueling multi-stage process:

Stage 1: Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test)

The written exam consists of four major subjects. The paper contains 160 multiple-choice questions for 400 marks, with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes).

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Hindi	40	100
Law / Constitution / General Knowledge	40	100
Numerical & Mental Ability Test (Maths)	40	100
Mental Aptitude / Intelligence / Reasoning	40	100
Total	160	400 Marks

• No Negative Marking: Historically, there is no penalty for wrong answers.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates MUST secure a minimum of 35% marks in each individual subject and 50% overall aggregate marks to pass the written exam.

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Document Verification

Candidates who clear the written cutoff will be called to police reserve lines for height/chest measurements and checking of educational/domicile certificates.

Parameter	Male (Gen/OBC/SC)	Male (ST)	Female (Gen/OBC/SC)	Female (ST)
Height	168 cm	160 cm	152 cm	147 cm
Chest	79 cm – 84 cm	77 cm – 82 cm	NA	NA
Weight	NA	NA	Minimum 40 KG	Minimum 40 KG

(Note: Male candidates must ensure a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm).

Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

This involves a strict endurance run. You only get one chance.

• Male Candidates: 4.8 Kilometers in 28 Minutes.
• Female Candidates: 2.4 Kilometers in 16 Minutes.

Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Conducted by the UP Police Medical Board to check for flat feet, knock knees, varicose veins, squint eyes, color blindness, and hearing defects.

5. UP Police SI Salary & Pay Scale

• Pay Band: PB-2 (₹9300 - ₹34800)
• Grade Pay: ₹4200 (7th CPC Level 6)
• Basic Pay: ₹35,400
• Gross In-Hand Salary: Between ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 per month (Inclusive of Dearness Allowance, HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, Ration Money, and Uniform Allowance).

6. How to Apply Online Form

1. Visit the official UPPRPB website: uppbpb.gov.in.
2. Click on the "Direct Recruitment for Sub Inspector / Platoon Commander 2026" link.
3. Register by providing your basic personal details, valid mobile number, and email ID.
4. Log in with your registration ID to fill out the detailed form (Educational details, Category, Domicile info).
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, Category Certificate (if claiming reservation), and Domicile Certificate (if from UP).
6. Pay the universal Application Fee of ₹400/- using an E-Challan, Debit/Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
7. Submit the final application and save the printout for Document Verification.