UP Police SI Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). The UP Police SI written examination for Sub-Inspector (Civil Police & Equivalent Posts) Direct Recruitment 2025 is scheduled on 14 March 2026 (Saturday) and 15 March 2026 (Sunday). With the exam just days away, lakhs of candidates who applied for the 4,543 vacancies must now focus on their final preparation and download their city intimation from the official portal at www.uppbpb.gov.in.
UP Police SI Exam Date 2026 Out
Candidates who have successfully registered for the UP Police SI Exam under the advertisement No PRPB-B (Sub Inspector Cadre)- 03/2025 dated 12.08.2025 must gear up their preparation, as the UP Police SI Exam Date 2026 has been announced for 14th and 15th March 2026. UP SI written exam comprises the questions from the topics General Hindi, Fundamental Law/ Constitution/ General Knowledge, Numerical & Mental Ability Test, and Mental Aptitude/ Intelligence Quotient/ Reasoning Ability.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector (SI) – Civil Police & Equivalent |
| Advertisement No. | PRPB-B (Sub Inspector Cadre)-03/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 4543 |
| Written Exam Date | 14th and 15th March 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| UP Police Exam City Intimation |
6th March 2026 |
| UP SI Admit Card 2026 | 11th March 2026 |
| Official Website | www.uppbpb.gov.in |
UP SI Exam Date 2026 Official Notice
The official notice regarding the UP SI Exam Date 2026 has been released at the official website of Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) at https://uppbpb.gov.in/. For the reference of candidates, the snippet of the official exam notice is also attached here.
UP Police SI Admit Card 2026
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is responsible for conducting the UP Police SI exam and releasing the admit card. The UP Police SI Admit Card 2026 will be released in 1st week of March 2026 at https://uppbpb.gov.in/. The admit card includes information such as exam date, timing, exam venue, important instructions for the exam etc.
UP Police SI Exam Pattern 2026
- Mode of Exam – Offline
- Type of Questions – objective-type multiple-choice questions
- Total Number of Questions – 160
- Total Marks – 400
- Marking Scheme – Each correct answer gives 2.5 marks
- Time Duration – 2 hours
| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Fundamental Law/Constitution/General Knowledge | 40 | 100 | |
| Numerical & Mental Ability Test | 40 | 100 | |
| Mental Aptitude/Intelligence Quotient/Reasoning Ability | 40 | 100 | |
| Total | 160 | 400 |
Selection Process for UP Police SI 2026
The selection of candidates for UP Police Sub-Inspector posts involves the following stages
- Written Examination on 14th & 15th March 2026
- Documentation Verification and Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Preparation Tips to Crack UP SI Exam 2026
- Go through the UP SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern – The Syllabus and Exam pattern help candidates to know about the subject-wise topics that candidates need to cover to prepare for the exam fully. Keeping track of the syllabus while preparing for the exam will also avoid missing any topic or sub-topic.
- Time Management – Time management is an important thing when taking for exam. Make a study timetable and divide your time for each topic/subject. Keep a track of your time to cover the entire syllabus. You should also give proper time for revision and tests.
- Make Notes – While studying, making notes helps candidates in revision and also helps them understand the concept thoroughly.
- Revision – Candidates should regularly revise the topics that they have learned for the day. It will help you thoroughly remember that particular topic in the long term.
- Attempt Mock Test – Practising with UP SI previous year papers and test series to ace your practice. Solving the mock tests will familiarise you with the types of questions asked in the exam.
- Boost your Confidence – Candidates should keep their attitude positive and indulge in activities that will refresh their mood and spirit.
Role of a UP Police Sub-Inspector
A Sub-Inspector is one of the most important field-level officers in the state police hierarchy. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining law and order at the police station level
- Investigating FIRs and criminal cases
- Supervising constables and head constables posted under them
- Conducting raids and patrolling in their assigned jurisdiction
- Appearing in court for evidence and case proceedings
- Assisting in disaster relief and crowd management during major events
- Building community relations and addressing public grievances
UP SI Vacancy 2026
Through the UP SI recruitment drive, a total of 4543 vacancies will be recruited for Sub-Inspectors posts in Civil, Platoon Commander (Armed Police), and SI/Platoon Commander in the Women Battalion.
| Posts | No. of Vacancies |
| Sub Inspector Civil Police (Male/Female) | 4242 |
| Platoon Commander PAC (Male) / Sub Inspector Armed Police (Male) | 106 |
| Platoon Commander / Sub Inspector, Special Security Force (Male) | 135 |
| Female Sub Inspector NPC (PC) for Female Battalion | 60 |
| Total | 4543 |
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