The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), headquartered at the Tulsi Ganga Complex on Vidhan Shabha Marg in Lucknow, has initiated a major recruitment drive for the posts of Sub-Inspector (SI) and Assistant Sub-Inspector Platoon Commander (ASIPC). The notification, released in January 2026, signals the board's continued effort to strengthen the state's policing machinery by filling critical vacancies across multiple districts.
The recruitment is expected to cover a significant number of vacancies, though the exact figure is yet to be fully disclosed in the initial notification. Candidates applying for these positions will need to clear a multi-stage selection process that typically includes a written examination, physical efficiency test, physical endurance test, document verification, and a medical examination. The written exam generally tests candidates on subjects such as general studies, reasoning, elementary mathematics, and awareness of current affairs relevant to the state and the country.
For the position of Sub-Inspector, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, while aspirants for the ASIPC role are required to have at least a graduation qualification. Age relaxation provisions are available for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government norms. The application process is expected to be conducted online through the official UPPRPB portal, with a prescribed fee payable through standard banking channels.
The UPPRPB, established to streamline police recruitment and promotion in the state, oversees hiring for various ranks in the UP Police force. This particular recruitment drive is viewed as a crucial step in addressing the ongoing shortage of mid-level police officers in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Local media reports suggest that thousands of candidates are likely to apply, making it one of the most competitive government examinations in the region each cycle.
