UP Police Documents 2026: What documents are required to fill out the UP Police form? Check the list..
UP Police Constable Required Documents List 2026: A new recruitment drive has been launched in Uttar Pradesh for over 32,000 posts, including Constable, Jail Warder, Reserve Police Constable (PAC), Women's Battalion, and Mounted Police. The Yogi government has also announced an additional 3-year age relaxation for candidates. This means that candidates who were previously ineligible due to being overage can now apply. Many candidates are worried about the necessary documents required for this recruitment.
Which documents are required for the UP Police recruitment? When is the OBC certificate required? What is the validity period for the domicile certificate? If you are searching for this information, you've come to the right place. Here, we have compiled a complete list of essential documents required for the UP Police recruitment. These documents will be needed during the form-filling process and also during document verification.
Eligibility for UP Police Recruitment?
Applicants must have passed the 12th class from any recognized board or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the government. Please note that candidates who are appearing for or have yet to appear for the 12th class examination are not eligible to apply. Additionally, candidates must have completed a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 22 years as of July 1, 2025. Following the new announcement, there will be a 3-year age relaxation. This means that men up to 25 years of age (General category) can also apply. Similarly, other categories will also receive a 3-year age relaxation.
UP Police Important Documents 2026: Complete List
Valid email ID and mobile number for OTR registration
Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License
10th Class Marksheet and Certificate
12th Class Marksheet and Certificate
Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
OBC Certificate (dated between April 1, 2025, and the last date of form submission). EWS Certificate (Valid from April 1, 2025, to the last date of form submission, January 30, 2026)
Domicile Certificate (For all categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS of Uttar Pradesh)
Certificate for State Government Employees must be in accordance with the prescribed format-5.
Certificate for dependents of Freedom Fighters. (If applicable)
For female candidates claiming a reservation, the caste certificate issued by the father's side will be considered valid.
Certificates submitted for appointment to posts under the Government of India, such as Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Other Backward Classes certificates, will not be accepted. In simple terms, central government certificates will not be valid. You must submit certificates in the state-level prescribed format. Keep the original certificates of all the documents you are submitting with the form. All documents will be verified during the document verification process.
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