UP Police SI Recruitment 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially kickstarted the recruitment process for Sub-Inspector (SI) positions in 2025 by releasing a crucial short notification. This announcement, shared via the Board’s official social media channels, marks the beginning of a significant recruitment drive.
Key Highlights from the UP Police SI Short Notification 2025
- Vacancy Count: A substantial 4,543 Sub-Inspector posts are set to be filled through this recruitment process.
- Official Announcement: The short notification was formally released by the UPPRPB on platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), signaling the imminent commencement of the recruitment cycle.
- Upcoming Detailed Notification: The Board has confirmed that a comprehensive detailed notification, containing all essential information, will be published shortly.
- Application Timeline: While the short notification confirms the recruitment, specific dates for the application start, end, or examination have not yet been announced. Candidates are advised to await the detailed notification for these critical deadlines.
Eligibility Criteria for UP Police SI 2025
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Graduation degree from any recognized university.
- Age Limit: Applicants should be between 21 to 28 years of age as of a specified date (to be confirmed in the detailed notification). Age relaxation will be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC etc.), as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- Compensation: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission, ensuring a competitive salary structure and benefits.
Rigorous Four-Stage Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the UP Police SI posts will be thorough and involves multiple stages:
- Written Examination: The first hurdle will be a written test assessing candidates’ knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning abilities.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates must meet stringent physical measurements:
- Male Candidates: Minimum Height – 168 cm; Chest – 79 cm (unexpanded) / 84 cm (expanded).
- Female Candidates: Minimum Height – 152 cm.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): This tests endurance and fitness:
- Male Candidates: 4.8 Km race to be completed within 28 minutes.
- Female Candidates: 2.4 Km race to be completed within 16 minutes.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates and credentials.
- Medical Examination: A final medical check to ensure candidates meet the required health standards.
Next Steps for Aspiring Candidates
Prospective applicants should vigilantly monitor the official UPPRPB website (https://uppbpb.gov.in/) for the release of the detailed notification. This document will be the definitive source for:
- Exact application start and end dates.
- Examination schedule and pattern details.
- Complete eligibility criteria with age calculation specifics.
- Application fee structure and payment methods.
- Detailed syllabus for the written exam.
- Instructions for the application process.

