Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for UP Police Constable, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
UPPRPB released the DV/PST admit card on 10 August 2026 for candidates who cleared the written exam. Document verification and physical standard tests will be conducted from 17-31 August 2026 at Reserve Police Lines across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Candidates who successfully clear the Document Verification and Physical Standard Test stages will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test, which is proposed to be conducted in September 2026 according to UPPRPB notification.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPPRPB published the final answer key after reviewing objections submitted against the provisional answer key. Candidates can download the key using their registration number and date of birth from uppbpb.gov.in.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
UPPRPB declared the written exam result along with the final answer key on 31 July 2026. A total of 76,184 candidates have been shortlisted for the DV/PST stage for 32,679 constable vacancies.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
UPPRPB declared the written exam result on July 31, 2026, shortlisting 76,184 candidates out of over 21 lakh who appeared for the exam held on June 8-10. Document Verification and Physical Standard Tests are scheduled to begin from August 17, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPPRPB has released admit cards for the UP Police Constable written examination scheduled for June 8-10, 2026. Candidates registered for 32,679 Constable and Jail Warder vacancies can download their hall tickets from uppbpb.gov.in using registration credentials.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board released exam city intimation slips on June 1, 2026, allowing candidates to know their designated exam city before the written test scheduled for June 8-10 across 1180 examination centres in all 75 districts.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
After processing answer key objections, UPPRPB is expected to release the final answer key in the first week of July, followed by written exam results in mid-to-late July 2026.
Archived 16 Jul 2026
The provisional answer key was released on 20 June 2026. Candidates were allowed to raise objections from 20 to 23 June 2026 online through the official UPPRPB portal.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The deadline to submit objections against the provisional answer key ended on 23 June 2026. UPPRPB will now review all objections before releasing the final answer key.
Archived 16 Jul 2026
The Uttar Pradesh government approved a one-time age relaxation of 3 years for all categories in UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 due to delays in previous recruitment processes. The revised notification was issued on January 22, 2026.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board released the provisional answer key on 20 June 2026 for the written exam held on 8-10 June. Candidates can download the key and raise objections online until the deadline.
Archived 16 Jul 2026
UPPRPB officially announced that the UP Police Constable written examination will be conducted on June 8, 9, and 10, 2026, in multiple shifts. Around 28.86 lakh candidates are expected to appear, with strict e-KYC verification and anti-cheating measures in place.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
UPPRPB released the official notification on December 31, 2025, for 32,679 Constable posts including Civil Police, PAC, Special Security Force, and Jail Warder positions. The online application window remained open from December 31, 2025, to January 30, 2026.
Archived 6 Aug 2026
The UP Police Constable written examination was successfully conducted on 8, 9, and 10 June 2026 across multiple exam centres in Uttar Pradesh. Nearly 29 lakh candidates appeared for the recruitment drive.
Archived 16 Jul 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board announced on February 4, 2026 that the written examination for recruitment of 32,679 Constable positions will be conducted on June 8-10, 2026 in two shifts each day.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPPRPB released the admit cards for the UP Police Constable written examination on June 4, 2026. Candidates could download their hall tickets using their application number and date of birth from the official website uppbpb.gov.in.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application process for 32,679 UP Police Constable vacancies closed on January 30, 2026, after opening on December 31, 2025. A correction window was provided from January 31 to February 3, 2026 for candidates to rectify errors in their applications.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is anticipated to release the official notification for UP Police Constable recruitment in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website prpb.gov.in for updates on vacancy details and eligibility criteria.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Technical teams are preparing the online application portal for the upcoming UP Police Constable recruitment. The application process is expected to open in the second half of this year, with candidates able to apply exclusively through the official UPPRPB website.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The recruitment board has reiterated the physical measurement standards for male and female candidates. Male candidates must have minimum height of 168 cm and chest 79-84 cm, while female candidates require minimum 152 cm height. The board emphasized these standards remain unchanged for the upcoming cycle.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPPRPB confirmed that the written test will continue to follow the established pattern with questions on General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical & Mental Ability, and Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning Ability. The computer-based test will remain objective type with negative marking provisions.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final merit list publication
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Final selection list released after document verification
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Physical tests commencement
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026PST/PET conducted at designated centers across UP
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Written exam result announcement
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Qualified candidates eligible for Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Written examination (Computer-based)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026CBT conducted across multiple centers in Uttar Pradesh
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected after completion of DV/PST/PET process; usually 4-6 weeks after physical tests conclude
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Admit card release for written exam
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Download admit cards from official website 7-10 days before exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Document verification
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026After successful completion of physical tests
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026PET scheduled for September 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Physical Test & Document Verification (expected)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates will be called for PST, PET, and document verification
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Physical Standard Test (PST/PET)
Sun, 30 Aug, 2026Scheduled after written exam results
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Document Verification & PST begins
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026DV/PST for shortlisted candidates starts from August 17
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Last date for online application submission and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Written exam result declared
Fri, 31 Jul, 202676,184 candidates shortlisted for next stage
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final answer key & written exam result
Fri, 31 Jul, 202676,184 candidates qualified for DV/PST
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Written Exam Result (expected)
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Expected in mid-to-late July 2026
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Online registration window begins; candidates must register on prpb.gov.in
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key & result publication
Thu, 9 Jul, 2026Expected in coming days after exam completion
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Final Answer Key (expected)
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026Expected in the first week of July 2026
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Admit card download begins
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Hall tickets available from June 5, 2026
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Expected notification release
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Official recruitment notification typically published mid-year
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Objection window deadline
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Last date to submit objections was 23 June 2026
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Provisional Answer Key released
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Released on 20 June 2026 on uppbpb.gov.in
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Answer key released
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Preliminary answer key published for objections
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key released
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Objection window was open till 23 June 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍Written exam - Day 3
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026June 10, 2026 - Multiple shifts
Archived 6 Aug 2026
📍Written examination - Day 3
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Final day of written examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Written exam (Day 3)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍Written exam - Day 2
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026June 9, 2026 - Multiple shifts
Archived 6 Aug 2026
📍Written examination - Day 2
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Second day of written exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Written exam (Day 2)
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍Written Exam conducted
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Exam held on 8, 9, and 10 June 2026 at various centres across UP
Archived 16 Jul 2026
📍Written exam - Day 1
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026June 8, 2026 - Multiple shifts
Archived 6 Aug 2026
📍Written examination - Day 1
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026First day of written exam in two shifts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Written exam (Day 1)
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026OMR-based exam conducted in two shifts per day across 75 districts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Admit card download started
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026Hall tickets available on uppbpb.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Exam city intimation slip release
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Released on June 1, 2026
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Exam city intimation slip released
Mon, 1 Jun, 2026Candidates could check their exam city details
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date for online applications
Wed, 8 Apr, 2026Application window closed on January 30, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window closed
Wed, 8 Apr, 2026Final date to rectify application form errors
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Online application portal opened
Wed, 8 Apr, 2026Applications started for 32,679 Constable vacancies
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026Online registration began on December 31, 2025
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Application correction window
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026Form correction available January 31 - February 3, 2026
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Last date to apply
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026Application deadline: January 30, 2026
Archived 6 Aug 2026
Notification released
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Official notification released on 31 December 2025 for 32,679 Constable vacancies
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Application window closed
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Online applications accepted from 31 December 2025 to 30 January 2026
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Application window end
Fri, 30 Jan, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application window start
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025Archived 26 Aug 2026
Notification published (Advt No. 07/2025)
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025Published by UPPRPB for 32,679 Constable Civil Police and equivalent posts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
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