In a significant move aimed at benefiting the youth of Uttar Pradesh, the state government has opened a major window of opportunity for police recruitment. The Yogi Adityanath-led administration has announced a substantial relief measure, offering a uniform three-year age relaxation across all categories for the UP Police recruitment drive for 2025. This decision is set to allow thousands of candidates, who previously missed the chance due to age restrictions, a fresh opportunity to apply.
Key Details of the UP Police Recruitment 2025
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has officially commenced the online application process for the direct recruitment of 32,679 posts for Constable Civil Police and equivalent positions. The application portal is live on the Board's official website, uppbpb.gov.in, and will remain accessible to candidates until January 30, 2026.
The eligibility criteria have been notably eased. Candidates who have passed their class 12th examination are eligible to apply for a range of constable posts. The available positions include:
- Constable Civil Police
- Constable PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary)
- Constable Special Security Force (SSF)
- Female Constable for Women Battalion
- Jail Warden (Male and Female)
- Mounted Police
Major Change: Uniform Age Relaxation
The most noteworthy aspect of this recruitment cycle is the uniform age concession. Previously, age relaxation norms varied, but now a blanket three-year age relaxation applies to all categories. This levels the playing field and expands the pool of eligible candidates significantly.
With this relaxation, the eligible age bracket now stands at 18 to 25 years for male candidates and 18 to 28 years for female candidates. An additional three years are added to these upper limits, providing relief to many aspirants.
Vacancy Distribution: Male and Female Candidates
Out of the total 32,679 vacancies, the majority are earmarked for male candidates. A detailed breakdown reveals:
For Male Candidates (30,291 posts):
- Constable Civil Police
- Constable PAC
- Special Security Force (SSF)
- Mounted Police
- Jail Warden (Male)
For Female Candidates (2,388 posts):
- Female Battalion
- Jail Warden (Female)
A post-wise analysis shows that Constable PAC has the highest number of vacancies at 15,131, followed by Constable Civil Police with 10,469 posts. Other vacancies are distributed as follows: Special Security Force (1,341), Female Battalion (2,282), Mounted Police (71), Jail Warden Male (3,279), and Jail Warden Female (106). These posts are further divided among categories including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST as per government norms.
Selection Process and Remuneration
The selection of candidates will be a multi-stage process designed to test various competencies. The recruitment process will include:
- An online written examination.
- Document verification.
- Physical Standard Test (PST).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- A comprehensive medical examination.
Successful candidates who clear all stages will be appointed to their respective positions. The selected constables and wardens will receive a salary in the pay scale of Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100, as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. The exact salary will depend on the specific post and pay matrix level.
Aspiring candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification on the UPPBPB website thoroughly. The notification contains crucial post-wise and category-wise vacancy details, exact physical standards, and detailed instructions for the application process. It is imperative to complete and submit the online application well before the deadline of January 30, 2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure participation in this massive recruitment drive.
