UP Police Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026
The UP Police Sub Inspector exam is conducted by UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) and is an offline OMR-based exam. It has 160 questions (400 marks) in 120 minutes. Each correct answer earns 2.5 marks, with no negative marking. A free mock test is available below.
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Full exam pattern
UP Police Sub Inspector has 160 questions worth 400 marks. The section-wise split is below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 |
| General Knowledge & Basic Law/Constitution | 40 | 100 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 100 |
| Mental Aptitude, IQ & Reasoning | 40 | 100 |
| Total | 160 | 400 |
Verified against Advertisement No. PRPB-B(उप निरीक्षक संवर्ग)-03/2025, dated 12.08.2025 (उप निरीक्षक नागरिक पुलिस एवं समकक्ष पद सीधी भर्ती-2025). That 2025-26 cycle concluded (final result 14-07-2026); this pattern is carried forward for the next Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) recruitment and MUST be re-verified against that cycle's own notification before status moves off exam-awaited. of the official notification — last checked on 10 September 2026.
Syllabus at a glance
View full syllabus- General Hindi
- General Knowledge & Basic Law/Constitution
- Numerical & Mental Ability
- Mental Aptitude, IQ & Reasoning
Frequently asked questions
Who conducts the UP Police SI exam?
The UP Police Sub Inspector exam is conducted by UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB).
What type of exam is UP Police SI?
UP Police SI is an offline OMR-based exam.
How many questions and marks does UP Police SI have?
UP Police SI has a total of 160 questions worth 400 marks.
Is a free mock test available on this page?
Yes, a free, no-login mock test for this exam is available and can be attempted right away.
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