📅 The Timeline & Basic Eligibility
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Application Window: November 18 to December 17, 2025. You have one month.
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Must-Do: Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPRPB portal before applying.
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Education: Minimum Class 10 pass from any recognized board.
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Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as of July 1, 2025). Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per state government rules.
💪 Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PET/PST)
You need to hit these measurements, or nothing. The running test (PET) is crucial.
| Category | Male | Female |
| Height | 168 cm (UR/OBC/SC) / 160 cm (ST) | 152 cm (UR/OBC/SC) / 147 cm (ST) |
| Chest (Only Male) | 79–84 cm (UR/OBC/SC) / 77–82 cm (ST) | – |
| Weight (Only Female) | – | Minimum 40 kg |
| Running Test (PET) | 4.8 km within 28 minutes | 2.4 km within 16 minutes |
The Bonus Points (Preferential Qualifications)
Here’s the kicker: You can earn additional marks to boost your score on the final merit list if you have certain certifications:
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NCC certificates (A, B, or C level).
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Participation in Bharat Scouts.
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Certification as an Aapda Mitra (Disaster Mitigation Volunteer).
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A valid driving license.
Also read:Government Increases Vehicle Fitness Test Fees Up to Tenfold to Expedite Scrappage
📝 The 5-Stage Selection Process
The entire recruitment is a multi-stage marathon. You have to qualify in one stage for the next.
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Written Test: This is the first hurdle. It’s a 100-mark exam, based on which the merit list is prepared. (See the syllabus details below.)
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Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, Chest, and Weight measurements are checked against the above standards.
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The timed running test. Qualify this.
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Document Verification: You’ll need all educational certificates, domicile, caste certificates, and documents for the preferential qualification marks.
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Medical Examination: The final fitness check.
📚 Written Exam Syllabus Snapshot
While the official notification often focuses on a 100-mark General Knowledge exam, historically, similar UP exams cover four major sections. You should prepare for all of them.
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General Knowledge/Awareness: Heavy emphasis on Uttar Pradesh specific GK (culture, administration, police system), Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History, Constitution, and basic Science.
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General Hindi: Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms).
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Numerical & Mental Ability: Basic Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time & Work), Simplification, and Data Interpretation.
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Reasoning & IQ: Logical Diagrams, Relationship Tests (Blood Relation), Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, and Problem-Solving.
The final merit list will be based on your combined scores from the written test and physical performance, along with any bonus marks.
Also read:Government Increases Vehicle Fitness Test Fees Up to Tenfold to Expedite Scrappage
