UP Police Constable Exam 2026: Check full details, including the exam pattern, guidelines, and reporting time..

The UP Police Constable recruitment exam begins today, June 8. The exam will be conducted over three days: June 8, 9, and 10, 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has issued guidelines for candidates appearing for the exam. All candidates should read these rules carefully and adhere to them to avoid any difficulties during the examination.

**Admit Card and Aadhaar Card Mandatory at the Center**
All candidates must carry their admit card and Aadhaar card to the exam center. Candidates who did not provide an Aadhaar card at the time of application may use a valid government-issued identity proof (such as a passport or driving license). Entry to the exam center will not be granted without a photo-bearing identity card.

**Exam to be Held in Two Shifts**
The UP Police Constable recruitment exam will be conducted in two shifts daily. The first shift will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates for the first shift must report to the exam center between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, while candidates for the second shift must report between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM without fail. Important instructions for the exam are as follows:

*   Upon arrival at the exam center, candidates will be permitted to enter only after proper verification of their admit card and original identity proof (Aadhaar card).
*   Biometric (iris scan) and photograph capture of the candidate will be conducted at the exam center's entry point.
*   Aadhaar will be used to verify the candidate's identity; therefore, candidates are required to bring an updated and unlocked Aadhaar card when appearing for the written exam.
*   If the identity proof does not match, the candidate will not be allowed to take the exam, and appropriate legal action will be taken against them.
*   No candidate will be permitted to leave the examination hall until the exam concludes.
*   This admit card is valid only for the designated exam center and date.
*   Candidates will be allowed entry into their designated exam center only at the scheduled time. Changes to the examination shift, date, or center are not permitted under any circumstances.
Candidates are advised to locate their examination center and the route to reach it at least one day before the exam so that they can arrive at the center on time on the day of the examination.

Candidates must report to the examination center according to the reporting time specified on the admit card.
The main gate of the examination center will be closed at the time specified on the admit card. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination venue after the main gate has been closed.

Instructions for the Examination
1. The offline written examination will be OMR-based.
2. The examination is of 120 minutes' duration and consists of 150 objective-type questions. Each correct answer carries 2 marks.

3. Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen to fill in details and mark responses on the OMR answer sheet.

4. The use of whitener, an eraser, or a blade to change answers is not permitted.
5. Instructions for filling out the OMR answer sheet are available on the Board's website (https://uppbpb.gov.in); candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with them. Candidates will be solely responsible for any errors made while filling out the OMR answer sheet or the attendance sheet.

General Instructions
1. Candidates are permitted to carry only their admit card, a photo ID proof, and a transparent blue or black ballpoint pen into the examination hall. The use of pencils, ink/sketch pens, or gel pens is strictly prohibited.

2. Candidates are not permitted to carry the following items into the examination center:
I. Any stationery items such as study material (printed or handwritten), scraps of paper, geometry/pencil boxes, electronic pens/scanners, etc.
II. Any gadgets such as mobile phones, cameras, watches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, etc. III. Any wallet, handbag, cap, or metal object of any kind.
IV. Any food items, water bottles, etc.

3. Time notifications will be provided via a bell or an announcement by the invigilator 60 minutes after the exam begins and 15 minutes before it concludes.

4. Candidates are advised not to bring any valuables to the examination center, as there is no provision for lockers to store candidates' belongings. UPPRPB will not be responsible for their safety.

5. If a candidate is found changing their allotted seat or exchanging papers or documents with another candidate inside the examination hall, they will be disqualified from the examination.

6. Candidates must adhere to the instructions issued by the Board or the invigilator. Possession of prohibited items, use of unfair means, impersonation, indiscipline, misconduct, or involvement in any undesirable activity within the examination hall may lead to the cancellation of candidature, debarment from future examinations, and the initiation of criminal proceedings.

7. UPPRPB reserves the right to reschedule the examination. The revised examination date and time will be displayed on the UPPRPB website.

8. The decision of the UPPRPB regarding all matters related to the examination process shall be final and binding on the candidates.

Exam Pattern
In the UP Police Constable recruitment examination, candidates will be asked 150 multiple-choice questions. The paper will cover subjects such as General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical and Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude, IQ, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates will be allowed 2 hours to complete the paper. Two marks will be awarded for each correct answer. Please note that there is a provision for negative marking in this examination; 0.5 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Therefore, avoid guessing the answers to questions you do not know.

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