The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has released the official notification for the UP SI Vacancy 2025. This is a great opportunity for graduates passionate about joining the police force, as a total of 4,543 Sub Inspector (SI) vacancies are open across various categories.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 11th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 11th September 2025
All interested candidates should apply online via the official website – uppbpb.gov.in – before the deadline.
UP SI Vacancy 2025: Post and Category-Wise Vacancies
Here’s a simple breakdown of the available posts and how they are distributed across different categories:
| Post / Category | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Sub-Inspector Civil Police (M/F) | 1,705 | 422 | 890 | 890 | 82 | 4,242 |
| Platoon Commander PAC / Armed Police (Male Only) | 56 | 13 | 36 | 28 | 2 | 135 |
| SI, Special Security Force (Male Only) | 25 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 60 |
| Sub-Inspector Nagrik Police (Female Only) | 47 | 10 | 27 | 21 | 1 | 106 |
| Total | 4,543 |
Eligibility Criteria for UP Police SI 2025
To apply for the UP SI posts, you must meet the following conditions:
1. Nationality:
- Indian citizen, OR
- Tibetan refugee (arrived in India before 1 Jan 1962), OR
- Person of Indian origin from select countries (with a valid government certificate)
2. Educational Qualification:
- Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognized Indian university.
- Appearing candidates are NOT eligible.
Preferred qualifications for tie-breaking: DOEACC ‘O’ level certificate, 2 years in Territorial Army, or NCC ‘B’ certificate.
3. Age Limit (as on 1 July 2025):
- 21 to 28 years (Relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories. For this recruitment, a one-time 3-year relaxation is provided.)
UP SI Selection Process 2025
The selection process has four rounds:
- Online Written Exam (Objective type; total 400 marks)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document and Medical/Character Verification
UP SI Written Exam Pattern 2025
The written exam is divided into four sections:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 |
| Law / Constitution / General Knowledge | 40 | 100 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 100 |
| Mental Aptitude / Intelligence / Reasoning | 40 | 100 |
- Minimum 35% marks required in each subject.
- Overall minimum qualifying marks: 50%.
UP Police SI Application Fees
The application fee can be paid online. Here’s the breakdown:
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General / EWS / OBC | 500 |
| SC / ST | 400 |
How to Apply for UP Police SI Recruitment 2025?
Follow these easy steps:
- Visit the official UP Police Recruitment site: uppbpb.gov.in
- Find the “UP Police Recruitment 2025 Apply Online” link.
- Register with your name, email, and mobile number.
- Fill out the form with your personal and educational details.
- Upload all required documents (photo, signature, mark sheets, certificates).
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page.
FAQs
Q: Who can apply for UP SI 2025?
Ans: Any Indian citizen with a bachelor’s degree and aged between 21 and 28 years (relaxations as per rules) can apply.
Q: How many SI vacancies are in UP 2025?
Ans: There are 4,543 Sub Inspector vacancies under UPPRPB this year.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit your online application is 11 September 2025.
Also Read:
- UP Police OTR Registration 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide, Eligibility & Important Dates
- UP Police SI Syllabus & Exam Pattern
