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Verified 2026 PatternUttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)Uttar Pradesh12th PassUpdated: 01/03/2026

UP Police Constable (Civil Police & PAC) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for UP Police Constable (Civil Police & PAC) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 conducted by Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.

Selection Stages
3 Stages
Written Examination (OMR Based) • Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST) • Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Exam Format
Objective & Descriptive
Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Negative Marking
Official Penalty Rules
Qualifying thresholds apply
Eligibility
12th Pass
Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized Board in India.

Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus Breakdown

Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)

1

1. General Knowledge (Samanya Gyan - 76 Marks, 38 Questions)

76 Marks38 Questions3 topics
  • General Science, History of India, Indian Constitution, Indian Economy and Culture, Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade, Population, Environment and Urbanisation, Geography of India and World, Natural Resources.

  • Specific Information regarding Education, Culture and Social Practices of Uttar Pradesh, Revenue, Police and General Administrative System in UP.

  • Human Rights, Internal Security and Terrorism, Relations between India and Neighboring Countries, National and International Current Affairs, National and International Organizations, Demonetization and its impact, Cyber Crime, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Awards and Honors, Countries/Capitals/Currencies, Important Days, Inventions and Discoveries, Books and Authors, Social Media Communication.

2

2. General Hindi (Samanya Hindi - 74 Marks, 37 Questions)

74 Marks37 Questions3 topics
  • Hindi and other Indian languages, Hindi Grammar basic knowledge: Hindi Alphabet, Tatsam-Tadbhav, Synonyms (Paryayvachi), Antonyms (Vilom), Anekarthi, Samrupi bhinnarthak shabda, One word substitution (Vakyanshon ke sthan par ek shabda), Sentence correction (Ashuddh vakyon ko shuddh karna), Ling, Vachan, Karak, Sarvanam, Visheshan, Kriya, Kaal, Vachya, Avyaya, Upsarg, Pratyay, Sandhi, Samas, Viram Chinha, Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan, Rasa, Chhanda, Alankar.

  • Unseen passage comprehension (Apathit Bodh).

  • Famous poets, writers and their famous creations, Hindi language awards (Sahitya Akademi, Jnanpith, Vyas Samman).

3

3. Numerical & Mental Ability Test (76 Marks, 38 Questions)

76 Marks38 Questions2 topics
  • Numerical Ability: Number System, Simplification, Decimals and Fraction, Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple (HCF & LCM), Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Partnership, Average, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Use of Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Arithmetical computations and other analytical functions, Miscellaneous.

  • Mental Ability: Logical Diagrams, Symbol-Relationship Interpretation, Codification, Perception Test, Word formation Test, Letter and number series, Word and alphabet Analogy, Common Sense Test, Letter and number coding, Direction sense Test, Logical interpretation of data, Forcefulness of argument, Determining implied meanings.

4

4. Mental Aptitude, I.Q. and Reasoning Ability (74 Marks, 37 Questions)

74 Marks37 Questions3 topics
  • Mental Aptitude: Public Interest, Law and order, Communal harmony, Crime Control, Rule of law, Ability of Adaptability, Professional Information (Basic level), Police System, Contemporary Police Issues & Law and order, Basic Law, Interest in Profession, Mental toughness, Sensitivity towards minorities and underprivileged, Gender sensitivity.

  • I.Q. Test: Relationship and Analogy Test, Spotting out the dissimilar, Series completion Test, Coding-Decoding Test, Direction Sense Test, Blood Relation, Problems based on alphabet, Time sequence Test, Venn Diagram and chart type test, Mathematical ability Test, Arranging in order.

  • Reasoning Ability: Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Space visualization, Problem solving, Analysis judgment, Decision-making, Visual memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship, Concepts, Arithmetical reasoning, Verbal and figure classification, Arithmetical number series, Abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships.

5

5. Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

3 topics
  • Height: Male (Gen/OBC/SC) - 168 cm, Male (ST) - 160 cm; Female (Gen/OBC/SC) - 152 cm, Female (ST) - 147 cm (Female weight min 40 kg).

  • Chest (Male only): 79 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion (84 cm expanded).

  • Running (PET): Male Candidates - 4.8 Kms in 25 minutes; Female Candidates - 2.4 Kms in 14 minutes.

Official Preparation Strategy & Guidelines

Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.

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