UP Police Recruitment: Bad news for candidates appearing for the physical test; the previous date has been cancelled..

UP Police SI Physical Test Rescheduled: Significant and crucial news has emerged for candidates participating in the direct recruitment process (2025) for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Civil Police and equivalent ranks. Due to incessant torrential rain in the Gorakhpur district, the Police Recruitment Board has taken the major decision to abruptly postpone the Physical Efficiency Test (running) to ensure law and order and safety.

According to the official notification, the Physical Efficiency Test was originally scheduled to be held on June 29, 2026, and June 30, 2026, at the 26th Battalion PAC Ground in Gorakhpur. However, due to adverse weather conditions and heavy rainfall rendering the ground unsuitable for running, this two-day test has been completely cancelled.

Check the New Schedule
Following the cancellation of the Gorakhpur schedule, the Recruitment Board has announced new dates and a new exam venue for the convenience of the candidates. The test will now be conducted at the 35th Battalion PAC Ground in Lucknow district, with details as follows:

Candidates scheduled for June 29: Candidates whose Physical Efficiency Test was originally set for June 29, 2026, in Gorakhpur will now take the test on July 1, 2026, at the 35th Battalion PAC Ground in Lucknow.

Candidates scheduled for June 30: Candidates whose physical test was scheduled for June 30, 2026, will now take the test on July 2, 2026, at the 35th Battalion PAC Ground in Lucknow.

All concerned candidates are instructed to ensure they report to the new exam venue on time, in accordance with these weather-related changes and the new schedule.

Why was the exam scheduled for June 29 and 30, 2026, in Gorakhpur cancelled? This examination had to be abruptly cancelled due to continuous heavy rainfall.

To which district in Uttar Pradesh has the cancelled examination now been shifted?

The examination has now been shifted to the 35th Battalion PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) grounds in Lucknow district.
What is the new date for the candidates whose examination was originally scheduled for June 29, 2026?

The examination for candidates originally scheduled for June 29, 2026, will now be held in Lucknow on July 1, 2026.
When will the physical test now take place for candidates originally scheduled for June 30, 2026?

The physical efficiency test for candidates originally scheduled for June 30, 2026, will now be conducted on July 2, 2026, at the 35th Battalion PAC grounds in Lucknow.

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