UP Constable 2026 Recruitment: Age Limit Increased, Apply Now

Good news for the lakhs of youth who are preparing for police jobs in Uttar Pradesh! The UP Constable Recruitment 2026 has received a big boost with the maximum age limit relaxed by 3 years for candidates of all categories. Announcing the one-time relaxation on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aspirants will give another fair chance to those who could not get the opportunity earlier due to delays in recruitment.

This recruitment drive is likely to be one of the largest in recent years with 32,679 posts at the constable level.

What Is UPPRPB?

The expanded form of UPPRPB is “Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board”. UPPRPB is a government entity which is responsible for organizing the recruitment process for different posts available in Uttar Pradesh Police & Fire Department.

Duties of such a board include the release of recruitment ads, the written exam, physical tests as well as verification of documents, and lastly, the selection of candidates. Via the UPPRPB, recruitment is normally carried out for various vacancies such as Constable, Sub-Inspector commonly referred to as SI, Jail Warders, as well as PAC personnel.

UP Constable Recruitment 2026

Number of Vacancies: A total of 32,679 posts will be filled, including:

• Women’s Battalion
• Mounted Police
• Jail Warder
• Constable Civil Police
• PAC & Armed Police
• Special Security Force

Application Dates

• Start Date: December 31, 2025
• Last Date: January 30, 2026

Candidates must apply online through the official portal during given time.

Maximum Age Limit Increased by 3 Years: 

In the previous years, the delay in the recruitment process had resulted in a number of eligible citizens surpassing the upper age limit, hence preventing them from taking part in the recruitment process. However, taking into consideration this challenge, the Uttar Pradesh government has made a policy decision to offer a one-time special age relaxation of 3 years in all categories.

Updated Age Limits 

1. General Category

2. OBC / SC / ST

This decision significantly widens the eligibility pool and offers relief to thousands of aspirants.

Who Will Benefit from the Age Limit Extension?

The age relaxation will prove to be very helpful for the candidate/s who had exceeded the upper limit of the age group owing to the delay in the recruitment process. The candidate/s still preparing for the exam while working will also benefit from this arrangement. The female candidate/s will also benefit from the additional preparation needed. The candidate/s belonging to the rural area and the backbenches of the economy will receive immense support from this information. The government made it clear in a statement that this is a one-time special relaxation.

UP Constable Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Under Education Qualifications, applicants applying for the position of Constable are required to have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or any other similar qualification from any recognized board. For the position of Sub-Inspector (SI), a graduation degree is mandatory from a recognized university. Coming to Nationality, applicants must be Indian citizens.

UP Police Constable Selection Process

The selection process for UP Constable Recruitment 2026 includes multiple stages:

1. Written Examination
2. Document Verification
3. Physical Standards Test (PST)
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Only candidates clearing all stages will be considered for final selection.

Application Fee 

The fee must be paid online during application submission.

Important Websites and Links

Information regarding recruitment shall be considered authentic only when coming through official sources. The official recruitment portal of UPPRPB is “mpset.in”, where all important information, notifications, and updates will be published. Regular updates are also available on the official UPPRPB Twitter handle “@upprpb”. This needs to be checked on a regular basis. Fake or unofficial sources are to be avoided.

What’s Next for Aspirants?

Aspiring individuals are requested to visit the website mpset.in on a regular basis to remain updated with all the latest information associated with the detailed notification. They also need to prepare themselves for the written and physical tests so that they do not fall behind at any point. It is also essential that they have all their necessary documents ready well in advance so that they do not face any issues at the last minute. The competition will be quite tough due to the relaxation in the age limit and a large number of vacancies. However, there will be ample opportunities for the interested candidates.

UP ConstableRecruitment Notification for the year 2026 with an age relaxation period of three years is a golden opportunity for the candidates who had earlier been left out in the selection process. If you possess the criteria as defined now, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to join the Uttar Pradesh Police force.

The application should be made early, preparation should be done in a smart way, and constant updates about the latest information on the concerned website should be checked.

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