UP Police Constable – Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the UP Police Constable exam to recruit candidates for Constable vacancies (male and female) in 2025. The exam targets 10th-pass candidates aged 18–25 years (with relaxations).

The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is essential for strategic preparation.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the UP Police Constable 2025 syllabus and exam pattern.

UP Police Constable Exam Pattern 2025

The exam consists of multiple stages, with the CBT being the primary written test. Below is the detailed exam pattern.

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Mode: Online, objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer
• Languages: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
• Question Level: 10th–12th standard
• Qualifying Marks: No minimum specified, but candidates must meet cut-offs (varies by category).

The CBT is divided into four sections:

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Topics Covered
1	General Knowledge	38	76	Current Affairs, History, Geography, etc.
2	General Hindi	37	74	Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, etc.
3	Numerical & Mental Ability	38	76	Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Ability
4	Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning	37	74	Reasoning, Decision Making, Attitude, etc.

Note: Candidates qualifying the CBT are shortlisted for Document Verification and PST based on merit (approximately 3 times the vacancies).

Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Qualifying in nature; measures height and chest (males only).

Standards:

Category	Height (cm)	Chest (cm, Male Only)
Male (UR/OBC)	168	79 (unexpanded), 84 (expanded)
Male (SC/ST)	160	77 (unexpanded), 82 (expanded)
Female (UR/OBC)	152	–
Female (SC/ST)	147	–

Note: Relaxations apply for specific categories (e.g., hill area residents).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Qualifying; tests physical fitness through a race.

Tasks:

Category	Task	Time Limit
Male	4.8 km run	25 minutes
Female	2.4 km run	14 minutes

Note: Pregnant women and PwBD candidates are exempt from PET.

Document Verification and Medical Examination

• Document Verification: Checks 10th certificate, caste certificate, ID proofs.
• Medical Examination: Tests vision (6/6 or 6/9 without glasses, no color blindness), hearing, and overall health. Conducted by UP Police medical board.

UP Police Constable Syllabus 2025

The CBT syllabus covers four subjects at the 10th–12th standard level. Below is the subject-wise breakdown.

General Knowledge

Tests awareness of current events and static knowledge.

• Topics:
  • India and Neighboring Countries
  • History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Geography (India and World)
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian Constitution and Polity
  • Current Affairs (National and International)
  • Science and Technology
  • Books and Authors
  • Sports
  • Awards and Honors
  • Important Days
  • Human Rights
  • Internal Security and Terrorism
  • National/International Organizations

General Hindi

Evaluates proficiency in Hindi language.

• Topics:
  • Hindi Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Karak, etc.)
  • Hindi Alphabet
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • One-Word Substitutions
  • Idioms and Phrases (Muhavare, Lokoktiyan)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Sentence Correction
  • Vocabulary
  • Tenses
  • Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb
  • Famous Poets and Works

Numerical & Mental Ability

Assesses mathematical and logical skills.

• Numerical Ability Topics:
  • Number System
  • Simplification
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • HCF and LCM
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Time, Speed, and Distance
  • Average
  • Mensuration
  • Data Interpretation
• Mental Ability Topics:
  • Logical Diagrams
  • Symbol-Relationship Interpretation
  • Perception Test
  • Word Formation
  • Letter and Number Series
  • Word and Alphabet Analogy
  • Direction Sense
  • Logical Interpretation of Data
  • Common Sense Test

Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning

Tests reasoning, decision-making, and attitude.

• Mental Aptitude Topics:
  • Public Interest
  • Law and Order
  • Communal Harmony
  • Crime Control
  • Rule of Law
  • Professional Information (Police System)
  • Gender Sensitivity
  • Mental Toughness
  • Sensitivity towards Minorities
• Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Topics:
  • Relationship and Analogy Test
  • Spotting Out the Dissimilar
  • Series Completion
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Blood Relations
  • Problems based on Alphabet
  • Time Sequence Test
  • Venn Diagram
• Reasoning Topics:
  • Analogies
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Space Visualization
  • Problem Solving
  • Analysis and Judgment
  • Decision Making
  • Visual Memory
  • Discrimination
  • Observation
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Verbal and Figure Classification
  • Number Series

Important Notes

• Vacancies: 19,220 (male: 17,298, female: 1,922), per UPPRPB short notification.
• Exam Dates: Expected August 2025; exact dates on uppbpb.gov.in.
• Application Window: Expected June–July 2025.
• Salary: ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3, 7th CPC) + allowances.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer (confirmed by sources).
• Syllabus PDF: Available on uppbpb.gov.in post-notification release.
• No Interview: Selection based on CBT, PST, PET, and medical exam.

For the latest updates, visit uppbpb.gov.in.