What is UP SI Recruitment 2026?
🚨 Expected Notification: June 2026 | Exam Date: August-September 2026
OrganizationUPPRPB (Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board)
Post NameSub Inspector (Civil Police, Platoon Commander, Intelligence, Ministerial)
Total Vacancies9,200+ (Expected)
QualificationGraduation in any stream from recognized university
Age Limit21 – 28 Years (Relaxation as per rules)
Selection ProcessWritten Exam → PET/PST → Medical → Document Verification
Salary₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Level 6)
Expected Vacancy Distribution
General (UR)~3,680
OBC~2,484
SC~1,932
ST~184
EWS~920
⚠️ Note: 20% reservation for women in horizontal category as per UP government rules.
📝 UP SI Exam Pattern 2026
SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)4040
General Knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान)4040
Law & Constitution (विधि एवं संविधान)3030
Mental Ability Test (मानसिक अभियोग्यता)3030
Numerical & Reasoning Ability (संख्या एवं तर्कशक्ति)3030
Computer Knowledge (कंप्यूटर ज्ञान)2020
Total190190
📌 Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
📌 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
📌 Qualifying Marks: UR: 35%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 25% (Tentative)
📚 Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus (Click to Expand)
👇 Tap on any subject to see complete topic breakdown with question weightage
व्याकरण (Grammar)
- संधि एवं समास – प्रकार, उदाहरण
- उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय – शब्द रचना
- संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण – भेद एवं प्रयोग
- क्रिया, काल, वाच्य – प्रकार, पहचान
- कारक – चिह्न एवं प्रयोग
- वचन, लिंग – परिवर्तन के नियम
- अलंकार – प्रकार एवं उदाहरण
- रस – स्थायी भाव, रस के अंग
- छन्द – प्रकार, पहचान
शब्द ज्ञान (Vocabulary)
- पर्यायवाची शब्द – 100+ महत्वपूर्ण शब्द
- विलोम शब्द – 100+ युग्म
- अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ – अर्थ एवं प्रयोग
- तत्सम एवं तद्भव शब्द
- देशज एवं विदेशज शब्द
- शब्द शुद्धि – अशुद्ध शब्दों का शुद्धिकरण
लेखन एवं समझ (Writing & Comprehension)
- अपठित गद्यांश – प्रश्न एवं उत्तर
- वाक्य शुद्धि – अशुद्ध वाक्यों को शुद्ध करना
- विराम चिह्न – प्रयोग एवं महत्व
- पत्र लेखन – औपचारिक एवं अनौपचारिक
- सारांश लेखन – किसी अनुच्छेद का सार
- अनुच्छेद लेखन – दिए गए विषय पर
Indian History
- Ancient India – Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryan & Gupta Empire
- Medieval India – Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi Movement
- Modern India – British Expansion, Revolt of 1857, Freedom Struggle (1885-1947)
- Important Personalities – Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Bose, Ambedkar, Tilak
Indian Geography
- Physical Geography – Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau
- River Systems – Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna
- Climate & Soils – Monsoon mechanism, soil types, distribution
- Agriculture – Major crops, cropping seasons, Green Revolution
- Minerals & Industries – Iron ore, coal, industrial regions
Indian Polity & Economy
- Constitution – Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties
- Parliament & Judiciary – Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court, High Courts
- Union & State Executive – President, PM, Governor, CM
- Budget & Economic Concepts – GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Deficit
- Banking – RBI, Commercial Banks, Monetary Policy
- Government Schemes – PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- General Exceptions – Mistake, accident, necessity
- Offences against State – Waging war, sedition
- Offences against Public Tranquility – Unlawful assembly, rioting
- Offences against Human Body – Murder, hurt, wrongful confinement
- Offences against Property – Theft, extortion, robbery, dacoity
- Offences relating to Marriage – Bigamy, cruelty
- Defamation – Essentials, exceptions
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Arrest – Rights of arrested person, procedure
- Bail – Types, anticipatory bail, cancellation
- Investigation – FIR, charge sheet, cognizable offences
- Trial – Sessions trial, warrant trial, summons trial
- Maintenance – Section 125, entitlement
Indian Evidence Act
- Types of Evidence – Direct, circumstantial, hearsay
- Confession – Relevance, admissibility
- Witness – Competence, examination
- Presumptions – Fact, law
Logical Reasoning
- Analogy – Word, letter, number based
- Classification – Odd one out
- Series – Number, alphabet, figure series
- Coding-Decoding – Letter coding, number coding
- Blood Relations – Family tree problems
- Direction Sense – Distance and direction
- Ranking & Ordering – Position based questions
Puzzles & Arrangements
- Seating Arrangement – Linear, circular
- Syllogism – Statements and conclusions
- Data Sufficiency – Minimum data required
- Venn Diagrams – Logical representation
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Mirror & Water Images
- Paper Cutting & Folding
- Figure Completion
- Embedded Figures
Arithmetic
- Number System – Divisibility, LCM, HCF
- Average – Basic to advanced
- Percentage – Profit-Loss, Discount
- Ratio & Proportion – Partnership, mixtures
- Time & Work – Efficiency, pipes & cisterns
- Time & Distance – Speed, trains, boats
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mensuration – Area, volume
Data Interpretation
- Tables – Read and calculate
- Bar Graphs – Single, multiple bars
- Pie Charts – Percentage based
- Line Graphs – Trends
Algebra & Geometry
- Basic Algebra – Equations, simplification
- Geometry – Lines, angles, triangles
- Trigonometry – Heights & distances
Computer Fundamentals
- History & Generations – 1st to 5th generation
- Hardware – CPU, memory, input-output devices
- Software – System software, application software
- Operating Systems – Windows, Linux, mobile OS
- Number System – Binary, decimal, hexadecimal
MS Office & Internet
- MS Word – Formatting, tables, mail merge
- MS Excel – Formulas, functions, charts
- MS PowerPoint – Presentations, animations
- Internet – WWW, browser, email, social media
- Networking – LAN, WAN, IP address
Cyber Security & IT Act
- Cyber Crimes – Types, prevention
- IT Act 2000 – Important provisions
- Digital Signature – Importance, use
- Cyber Safety Tips
National Current Affairs
- Government Schemes – PM Modi’s initiatives
- Appointments – Cabinet ministers, constitutional authorities
- Summits & Conferences – G20, BRICS, SCO
- Defence & Security – Exercises, agreements
- Science & Tech – ISRO missions, DRDO
- Economy – Budget highlights, economic surveys
- Sports – Tournaments, winners, records
UP Specific Current Affairs
- CM Yogi’s announcements & schemes
- Infrastructure – Expressways, metro projects
- Industrial investments – MoUs signed
- Cultural events – Kumbh, Ram Mandir
- Tourism initiatives
- Education & Health – New policies
International Current Affairs
- Important Summits & Meetings
- Countries – Capitals, currencies
- International Organizations – UN, WHO, WTO
- Reports & Indices – HDI, Ease of Doing Business
- Environmental Agreements – COP meetings
🎯 Selection Process (Click to Expand Details)
👇 Tap on any stage to see complete details with Male/Female requirements
📝 Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 190
- Total Marks: 190
- Duration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks (Expected): UR: 35%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 25%
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
📊 Section Wise Weightage
- General Hindi: 40 Questions
- General Knowledge: 40 Questions
- Law & Constitution: 30 Questions
- Mental Ability: 30 Questions
- Numerical & Reasoning: 30 Questions
- Computer Knowledge: 20 Questions
📏 Physical Measurement Requirements
General/OBC
Male
168 cm
79-84 cm
—
General/OBC
Female
152 cm
—
45 kg
SC/ST
Male
160 cm
77-82 cm
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SC/ST
Female
147 cm
—
40 kg
⚠️ Note: PST is qualifying in nature. Candidates not meeting standards will be disqualified.
🏃 Running Requirements
Male
4.8 km
28 Minutes
Must complete
Female
2.4 km
16 Minutes
Must complete
🎯 Additional Points:
- Track: 400m or 800m circular track
- Preparation: Start practice 3 months before
- Gear: Sports shoes & comfortable clothing
🏥 Medical Standards
- Vision: 6/12 in better eye, 6/18 in worse eye (without glasses)
- Color Vision: Must be able to distinguish colors
- Hearing: Normal in both ears
- BMI: 18.5 – 25 (normal range)
📋 Required Documents
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- Graduation Degree
- Aadhar Card, Voter ID
- UP Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Character Certificate
- Passport Photos (10-12 copies)
📊 Expected Cutoff 2026 (Category Wise)
CategoryExpected Cutoff (Out of 190)
General (UR)140-150
OBC130-140
SC120-130
ST100-110
EWS135-145
Female (UR)125-135
📌 Note: Previous year cutoff trends based on 2020-2024 exams. Actual cutoff may vary.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will UP SI 2026 notification be released?
NOtification released on 12 August 2025. Exam likely in 15th ad 15th of march 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies for UP SI 2026?
Approximately 3,200+ vacancies across all categories.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for UP SI?
Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
Q4. What is the age limit for UP SI?
21 to 28 years. Age relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years.
Q5. Is there negative marking in UP SI exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. What is the salary of UP SI?
Pay Level 6: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 + allowances.
Q7. What is the selection process for UP SI?
Written Exam → PET/PST → Medical → Document Verification.
Q8. How to prepare for UP SI 2026?
Follow syllabus, practice mock tests, read current affairs daily.
