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UP Police Constable cutoff 2023: expected score and rank bands
UP Police Constable cutoff 2023: जनरल वर्ग (General) 214.04644 (कट-ऑफ अंक (Board notice calls them प्रसामान्यीकृत / normalised) - as reproduced by Amar Ujala) — Written exam: shortlisting for DV/PST (अभिलेखों की संवीक्षा एवं शारीरिक मानक परीक्षण), आरक्षी नागरिक पुलिस (Constable Civil Police). Published by Amar Ujala on 21 Nov 2024 (reported — amarujala.com).
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What score qualifies for UP Police Constable
The official cutoff comes with the result: 15 Jan (expected). Answer key: not announced yet. Until then, here is an indicative cutoff estimate and where Shishya students scored on mocks.
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सीधी भर्ती-2023 (Direct Recruitment-2023, 60,244 posts) · Written exam: shortlisting for DV/PST (अभिलेखों की संवीक्षा एवं शारीरिक मानक परीक्षण) · आरक्षी नागरिक पुलिस (Constable Civil Police)
| Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| जनरल वर्ग (General) | 214.04644 |
| आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग (EWS) | 187.31758 |
| ओबीसी वर्ग (OBC) | 198.99599 |
| अनुसूचित जाति (SC) | 178.04955 |
| अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) | 146.73835 |
| भूतपूर्व सैनिक कोटा | 100.44128 |
| स्वतंत्रता संग्राम सेनानी आश्रित | 75.96059 |
कट-ऑफ अंक (Board notice calls them प्रसामान्यीकृत / normalised) - as reproduced by Amar Ujala · Source (reported): Amar Ujala — Up Police Cut Off 2024: सामान्य, ओबीसी, एससी... जानें किस श्रेणी के लिए कितनी गई यूपी पुलिस भर्ती की कटऑफ ↗
Published figures last checked against their documents on 14 Sept 2026 (IST).
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Indicative cutoff (estimate, not official)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| **General** | 195–210 marks (65–70%) |
| **EWS** | 185–200 marks (62–67%) |
| **OBC** | 175–190 marks (58–63%) |
| **SC** | 155–170 marks (52–57%) |
| **ST** | 145–160 marks (48–53%) |
| **PwD (General)** | 140–155 marks (47–52%) |
| **PwD (OBC)** | 130–145 marks (43–48%) |
| **PwD (SC/ST)** | 120–135 marks (40–45%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10–15% higher than OBC, 15–20% higher than SC, and 20–25% higher than ST categories, reflecting reservation policy implementation.
- Yearly variations: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, total vacancies announced, candidate strength, and normalization procedures across multiple shifts; highly competitive cycles can push General cutoffs toward 72–75%.
- Qualifying threshold: While reserved category candidates may qualify at 48–55%, actual selection and preferred postings heavily favor scores above 60% across all categories due to high competition and merit-based final allocation.
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Exceptional performers
92–100%
- Police Constable — guaranteed first choice posting across all categories
- Intelligence Wing Constable — UP Police Special Branch, selective recruitment
- Special Task Force (STF) consideration — elite anti-terror unit (post-training)
- Fast-track promotion prospects within cadre
- Recognition in merit list, potential for awards and commendations
- May be considered for specialized training programs
Top tier candidates
85–92%
- Police Constable — metro postings (Lucknow, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Varanasi)
- Mounted Police Constable — specialized equestrian unit, limited vacancies
- Dog Squad Constable — K9 unit, specialized training provided
- Computer Operator Constable — UP Police IT wing, technical role
- First preference in district and unit allocation
High merit range
75–85%
- Police Constable (Civil Police) — preferred urban districts like Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad
- Police Constable (PAC) — higher merit postings, rapid action force units
- Driver Constable — UP Police Motor Transport, specialized role
- Radio Operator Constable — UP Police Communications, technical cadre
- Better choice of location and specialized roles
General category safe zone
65–75%
- Police Constable (Civil Police) — General category, all districts, pay level 3
- Police Constable (PAC) — General category, stationed across UP
- Fireman Constable — UP Fire Services, General category
- High probability of clearing written exam and PET
- Eligible for choice of district postings (subject to merit)
Competitive OBC/SC range
50–65%
- Police Constable (Civil Police) — OBC/SC candidates, pay level 3, ₹21,700-69,100
- Police Constable (PAC - Provincial Armed Constabulary) — reserved categories
- Jail Warder — UP Prisons Department, pay level 3
- Strong chance for PET qualification in reserved categories
- Border-line for general category depending on competition
Border-line qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify for PET in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- General category candidates need higher scores
- Police Constable (Civil Police) — reserved category, pay level 3
- Fireman Constable — UP Fire Services, reserved categories
- Recommend improving score by 10-15% for safer position
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for physical efficiency test (PET)
- Score typically below general category cut-off
- Recommend thorough revision of syllabus
- Focus on General Knowledge and Numerical Ability sections
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