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UP Police SI Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

• Exceptional — Top rankers

  92–100%

  • Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) — top 1-2% scorers, first choice of posting
  • Sub-Inspector (STF/ATS specialized units) — priority selection
  • Likely medal/commendation from UPPRPB (UP Police Recruitment Board)
  • Premium posting locations guaranteed (Lucknow, Noida, state headquarters)
  • Accelerated career progression; Inspector promotion within 4-5 years typical
  • Consider applying for IPS (Indian Police Service) via UPSC CSE with this aptitude

• Top tier — Preferred postings

  85–92%

  • Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) — top merit list, choice posting districts
  • Sub-Inspector (Special Task Force/Anti-Terrorism Squad) — eligible for specialized units
  • Sub-Inspector (Crime Branch/Detective cadre) — competitive for specialized roles
  • High probability of metro/urban district posting (Lucknow, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar)
  • Fast-track promotion prospects to Inspector grade

• High scorer — Merit list probable

  75–85%

  • Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) — likely final merit list position
  • Sub-Inspector (Confidential/Intelligence cadre) — competitive score
  • Strong position for preferred district posting (Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad)
  • Pay Level 7 with allowances; in-hand ~₹50,000-55,000
  • Good leverage for posting preferences in final allocation
  • Interview/personality test performance will be key differentiator

• Strong contender — General category clearing

  65–75%

  • Sub-Inspector (Civil Police, UP) — General category prelims clearing score
  • Sub-Inspector (Executive cadre) — good chance across all categories