UP Police Constable 2026 eligibility — age limit, qualification, relaxation
This page collects who can apply for UP Police Constable (UP Police Constable — Direct Recruitment of Constable (Civil Police) and equivalent posts, Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)), conducted by Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB): the age limit for each group of posts, the educational qualification, nationality rules and the age relaxation for each category. It is built from the same verified data as the UP Police Constable guide, which also carries the 2026 cycle status and dates.
✓ Data verified 6 Oct 2026
Age limit
| Posts | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Male candidates (General/EWS) | 18 to 22 years as on 1 July 2025 (born not before 2 July 2003 and not after 1 July 2007) |
| Female candidates (General/EWS) | 18 to 25 years as on 1 July 2025 (born not before 2 July 2000 and not after 1 July 2007) |
Age relaxation by category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and OBC of Uttar Pradesh (male) | Up to 27 years (upper birth date 2 July 1998) — 5 years maximum relaxation |
| SC, ST and OBC of Uttar Pradesh (female) | Up to 30 years (upper birth date 2 July 1995) — 5 years maximum relaxation |
| UP state government employees | 5 years maximum relaxation in the upper age limit |
| Ex-servicemen | As per the table in the notice — length-of-service based, with a general cap of 3 years beyond the prescribed limit after deducting service |
Educational qualification
| Posts / situation | Requirement |
|---|---|
| All posts — Constable (Civil Police, Armed Police, Special Security Force, Mounted Police, Mahila Battalion) and Jail Warder | Passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or an equivalent exam from a recognised board in India or a recognised equivalent qualification. The educational qualification must be in the candidate's hands by the last date of application; candidates who are still appearing are not eligible |
Nationality
Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 for permanent settlement, or a person of Indian origin migrated from the countries listed in the official notice. For some reserved categories, candidates (or their forbears as the notice specifies) must satisfy the UP domicile requirement; all vertical and horizontal reservation is limited to Uttar Pradesh natives.
Important notes on eligibility
Age is counted as on 1 July 2025 for this cycle. Women can apply only for the posts open to female candidates (Constable Civil Police, Mahila Battalion, Jail Warder). Armed Police, Special Security Force and Mounted Police posts are male-only per the advertisement. Candidates with a DOEACC/NIELIT 'O' level computer certificate, at least two years' service in the regular army, or an NCC 'B' certificate get no extra marks, but preference in tie situations. Posts carry police service medical standards, checked at the medical stage. Check the official advertisement for the full eligibility clauses.
How to read these eligibility rules
The cut-off date decides your age. Your age is not measured on the day you apply or the day of the exam. It is measured on one fixed date written in the notification.
Relaxation is added to the upper limit only. A category relaxation raises the maximum age, not the minimum. The calculator adds the number of years for the category you pick and shows the resulting birth-date window per post group.
Your date of birth is taken from your certificate. Age is checked against the date of birth on your Class 10 / matriculation certificate, so use that date rather than the one on any other document.
Education is checked separately. Meeting the age limit does not make you eligible on its own. Check the qualification table above for your post, including any row about final-year students or candidates who are still waiting for a result.
The notification always wins. Where the official notification differs from this page, follow the notification.
Documents that prove age and qualification
Keep these ready for the application and for document verification: Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof), Class 12 (Intermediate) marksheet, caste certificate in the prescribed UP format (Prakoshtha-1 for SC/ST, Prakoshtha-2 for OBC, Prakoshtha-4 for EWS where applicable), certified UP residence/domicile certificate (needed for claiming any reservation), ex-servicemen or freedom-fighter-dependent certificate where applicable, No Objection Certificate for in-service candidates, photo ID (Aadhaar preferred — the process uses Aadhaar-based authentication), a real-time photograph taken during the application, and your scanned signature (black ink on white paper, 50×20 mm). The board asks for certificates to be uploaded through DigiLocker, so keep your DigiLocker account active. Name and date of birth must match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the commonest cause of verification trouble.
UP Police Constable eligibility — overview
In one line: the basic educational requirement is Intermediate (12th pass) + PET/PST standards, and the age limit is set per post group (18 to 22 years as on 1 July 2025 (born not before 2 July 2003 and not after 1 July 2007), 18 to 25 years as on 1 July 2025 (born not before 2 July 2000 and not after 1 July 2007)).
UP Police Constable eligibility — FAQs
What is the age limit for UP Police Constable?
Male candidates (General/EWS): 18 to 22 years as on 1 July 2025 (born not before 2 July 2003 and not after 1 July 2007); Female candidates (General/EWS): 18 to 25 years as on 1 July 2025 (born not before 2 July 2000 and not after 1 July 2007). The official notification's own age table is final.
What educational qualification is required for UP Police Constable?
All posts — Constable (Civil Police, Armed Police, Special Security Force, Mounted Police, Mahila Battalion) and Jail Warder: Passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or an equivalent exam from a recognised board in India or a recognised equivalent qualification. The educational qualification must be in the candidate's hands by the last date of application; candidates who are still appearing are not eligible.
How much age relaxation is given in UP Police Constable?
SC, ST and OBC of Uttar Pradesh (male): Up to 27 years (upper birth date 2 July 1998) — 5 years maximum relaxation; SC, ST and OBC of Uttar Pradesh (female): Up to 30 years (upper birth date 2 July 1995) — 5 years maximum relaxation; UP state government employees: 5 years maximum relaxation in the upper age limit; Ex-servicemen: As per the table in the notice — length-of-service based, with a general cap of 3 years beyond the prescribed limit after deducting service. Relaxation is added to the upper age limit; see the notes below the table for the rules that apply to this exam.