In a significant move for job seekers, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a special one-time age relaxation for a massive police recruitment drive. This decision opens the door for thousands of additional candidates to apply for constable-level positions across the state.
Key Details of the Age Relaxation Announcement
The state administration, acting on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has granted a three-year relaxation in the upper age limit for all categories of applicants. This is a one-time measure enacted under the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Relaxation of Age Limit for Recruitment) Rules, 1992.
Officials stated that this step is intended to benefit candidates who may have missed earlier recruitment cycles, particularly due to delays caused by the pandemic. The relaxation is directly linked to the recruitment notification for 32,679 posts that was issued by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) on December 31, 2025.
Scope of the Recruitment Drive
The large-scale recruitment covers a wide range of constable and equivalent positions. The vacancies include:
- Constables for Civil Police (Men & Women)
- PAC and Armed Police Constables
- Special Security Force Constables
- Women Battalion Constables
- Mounted Police Constables
- Jail Warders (Male & Female)
This recruitment is part of the 2025 direct recruitment process and follows the earlier appointment of over 60,000 constables in 2025. The online application window opened on December 31, 2025, and will remain active until January 30, 2026.
Application Process and Next Steps
Prospective candidates must note a crucial step before applying. The UPPRPB has mandated that all applicants complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on its portal before they can submit their application forms for these posts.
Interested individuals are advised to visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board for comprehensive details. The portal contains all necessary information, including the detailed eligibility criteria, selection procedure, and examination schedule.
This one-time age concession provides a valuable opportunity for aspirants who were previously on the verge of exceeding the age limit, allowing them a final chance to pursue a career in the state police force.
