Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector (UP Police SI) 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests
UP Police SI (Daroga) is an online computer-based examination conducted by UPPRPB to recruit Sub-Inspectors in Uttar Pradesh Police with qualifying sectional cutoff of 35% in each subject and 50% overall.
Examination Overview
UP Police SI (Daroga) is an online computer-based examination conducted by UPPRPB to recruit Sub-Inspectors in Uttar Pradesh Police with qualifying sectional cutoff of 35% in each subject and 50% overall.
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector (UP Police SI) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination |
| Language of Exam | English, Hindi & State Regional Languages |
| Official Website | http://uppbpb.gov.in ↗ |
Important Dates & Events
Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB).
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| UP Police SI / Daroga Notification | Published on uppbpb.gov.in |
| Online Written Examination (CBT) | Conducted across multiple shifts in UP |
| Document Verification & PST | Held at range headquarters |
| Physical Running Test (PET) | Male 4.8 km in 28 mins, Female 2.4 km in 16 mins |
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
{"sections":"General Hindi (40 Qs, 100 Marks), Law & Constitution / General Knowledge - Mool Vidhi / Samvidhan (40 Qs, 100 Marks), Numerical & Mental Ability (40 Qs, 100 Marks), Mental Aptitude Test / Intelligence Quotient / Reasoning (40 Qs, 100 Marks)"}
| Examination Parameter | Scheme Details | Remarks / Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Question Format | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective MCQs) | 4 or 5 options per question |
| Evaluation Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR Sheet | Centralized Evaluation System |
| Negative Marking Scheme | Standard 1/3rd or 1/4th negative deduction | Penalized for incorrect responses |
| Language Medium | Bilingual (English & Hindi) + Regional State Languages | Language toggle available in CBT |
| Normalization | Equipercentile or Percentile method across shifts | Multi-shift normalization applied |
Selection Process & Stages
Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:
Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination
Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.
Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test
Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.
Document Verification & Medical
Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.
Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)
{"min_education":"Graduation degree from a recognized University","min_age":21,"max_age":28,"height_male":"168 cm"}
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation Norms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Criteria | {"min_education":"Graduation degree from a recognized University","min_age":21,"max_age":28,"height_male":"168 cm"} | Recognized Board / University required |
| Age Requirement | As specified in official notification (General Category) | SC/ST: +5 Years | OBC: +3 Years | PwD: +10 Years |
| Citizenship | Citizen of India | Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules |
| Language Proficiency | Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge | Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction |
Detailed Syllabus by Subject
{"mool_vidhi":"Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Women & Children Protection Laws, Cyber Crime, RTI, Environmental & Wildlife Protection Acts, Motor Vehicle Act, Human Rights","samvidhan":"Constitutional Development, Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles, Union & State Executive, Judiciary, Emergency Provisions","hindi":"Hindi Grammar, Vocabulary, Antonyms, Synonyms, Comprehension, Famous Hindi Poets & Writers"}
📖 General Studies & Current Affairs
- Current National & International Events
- Indian History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian & World Geography
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights
🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude
- Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)
🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
- Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
- Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting
📝 Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension Passages
- Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
- Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check
Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends
Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector (UP Police SI) based on competitive trends:
| Category | Safe Target Percentage | Preparation Focus | Benchmark Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 75% - 82% | Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant | 90%+ Accuracy |
| OBC / EWS | 70% - 76% | High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language | 88%+ Accuracy |
| SC / ST | 62% - 70% | Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers | 85%+ Accuracy |
| PwD / Ex-SM | 55% - 65% | Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy | 82%+ Accuracy |
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