In a major relief for thousands of aspirants, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a one-time 3-year age relaxation for the ongoing recruitment of 32,679 constable-level posts. This decision, confirmed via an official government order on January 5, 2026, directly addresses the grievances of youth who became overage during the pandemic and recruitment delays.
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1. Revised Age Limits (As of July 1, 2025)
The 3-year relaxation applies to all categories (General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST).
| Category | Gender | Previous Max Age | New Max Age (Revised) |
| General / EWS | Male | 22 Years | 25 Years |
| General / EWS | Female | 25 Years | 28 Years |
| OBC / SC / ST | Male | 30 Years* | 33 Years |
| OBC / SC / ST | Female | 33 Years* | 36 Years |
*Note: Reserved categories already receive a 5-year relaxation; this new 3-year extension is added on top of that.
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2. Recruitment Breakdown (32,679 Posts)
This drive covers several key wings of the Uttar Pradesh Police and Jail Department:
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Constable (Civil Police): 10,469 posts
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PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary): 15,131 posts
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Jail Warder (Male/Female): 3,385 posts
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Special Security Force (UPSSF): 1,341 posts
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Women Battalion: 2,282 posts
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Mounted Police: 71 posts
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3. Important Dates & Application Process
Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPRPB portal before filling out the main form.
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Application Start Date: December 31, 2025
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Application Last Date: January 30, 2026
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Fee Payment Deadline: January 30, 2026
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Correction Window: Closes on February 2, 2026
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Application Fee: ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹400 (SC/ST)
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Official Website: uppbpb.gov.in
4. Eligibility & Selection Criteria
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Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Selection Stages: 1. Written Exam: Offline (OMR), 300 marks (GK, Hindi, Reasoning, Maths).
2. DV & PST: Document Verification and Physical Standard Test (Height/Chest).
3. PET: Running (4.8 km in 25 min for males; 2.4 km in 14 min for females).
4. Medical Exam: Final fitness check.
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