UP Police SI Exam: 2.7 times the number of candidates to compete for 4,543 posts; exam date announced—when will the admit card be released?

UP Police SI Recruitment 2026: Important news has emerged for thousands of aspirants dreaming of becoming Sub-Inspectors (SI) in the Uttar Pradesh Police. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) phase is now set to begin as part of the ongoing recruitment drive for 4,543 Sub-Inspector posts. The Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has announced the dates for this stage. Candidates who successfully cleared the Document Verification and Physical Standard Test (DVPST) will now participate in the Physical Efficiency Test—specifically, the running test. This test will be conducted on June 29, June 30, and July 1.

UP Police SI Recruitment 2026: The test is running and will span three days
As the next phase of the recruitment process, the physical capability of the shortlisted candidates will be assessed. The running test will be held over a period of three days. Candidates must complete the run within the stipulated time, which will determine their eligibility. This test is considered a crucial part of the recruitment process, marking a significant step toward final selection.

Exam centers to be set up in 10 districts
The Police Recruitment Board has selected 10 districts across the state to host the running test. A large number of candidates will be called to these districts to ensure the test is conducted in an organized manner. Reports indicate that approximately 12,000 candidates will participate in this phase. All candidates will be informed of their designated exam center and date via their admit cards.

Admit cards are to be released seven days before the exam.
Admit cards for candidates participating in the running test will be released on the Recruitment Board's official website. According to the Board, admit cards will be made available seven days prior to the start of the test. Candidates are advised to regularly check the Recruitment Board's website to ensure they do not miss any important information. The admit card will contain details regarding the exam center, reporting time, and other essential instructions.

Written exam held in March
The written examination for this recruitment process was conducted on March 14 and 15, 2026. A large number of candidates from across the state participated in this examination. Following the written test, successful candidates were called for the next stage—the DV-PST (Document Verification and Physical Standard Test)—where their documents were scrutinized and physical standards verified.

**Candidates Called at 2.7 Times the Vacancy Count**
Advancing the recruitment process, the Police Recruitment Board invited candidates for the DV-PST, numbering approximately 2.7 times the total number of vacant posts. The objective was to ensure that all eligible candidates had an opportunity to participate in the selection process and that sufficient options remained available for compiling the final merit list. Candidates who have successfully cleared the DV-PST will now have to undergo a running test, after which the recruitment process will proceed further.

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