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UP Police SI (Sub Inspector) — 2025

Official notification, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, PET/PST norms, admit card, previous papers and a full preparation plan for UP Police Sub Inspector 2025.

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Most important claims (vacancy count, dates, official PDF) are verified from UPPRPB and major news/exam portals. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Latest updates

UPPRPB published the SI recruitment notification on 12 August 2025 and opened the application window. The recruitment drive includes several thousand vacancies — read the official PDF before applying. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Official notification

Notification and annexures (eligibility, PST/PET norms, vacancy breakup) are available on the UPPRPB portal (PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Reported vacancies

Major portals and UPPRPB's published PDFs report **4,543 vacancies** (SI & equivalent posts) in the 2025 drive. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Exam schedule

Written exam schedules, admit card release and city intimation are published on UPPRPB. Recent notices and exam calendar items are available on UPPRPB's Notice Board. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Snapshot — UP Police SI 2025

Quick facts (always verify against the official PDF before publishing or quoting).

Recruiting body

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB). Official portal: upprpb.gov.in. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Total vacancies (2025)

4,543 posts across Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Platoon Commander (PAC), SI (Women), and other SI-equivalent posts— see vacancy annexure in the PDF for category-wise breakup. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Application window (reported)

Application window started around 12 Aug 2025 (varies by recruitment document) — check the notification for exact start/end & fee dates. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Selection stages

Typical flow: Written (objective) → Document Verification → PST (Physical Standard Test) → PET (Physical Efficiency Test) → Medical → Final merit/allocation. Specific qualifying marks & sequence in the notification. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

How to apply — Quick steps

  1. Open UPPRPB official portal and download the SI recruitment notification (PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPRPB portal (if required) and fill the application form accurately.
  3. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, educational certificates, caste / domicile if applicable) in the specified formats.
  4. Pay the application fee using the provided payment gateway and save the receipt / transaction ID.
  5. Print/Save the confirmation page and application copy for Document Verification.

Follow file size/format limits and deadlines in the notification to avoid rejection. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Eligibility & Age (summary)

Refer to the notification for exact clauses. Below is a concise summary extracted from the official document.

Educational qualification

Typically a Bachelor's degree (graduation) from a recognized university is required for Sub Inspector posts. Upload mark-sheets & degree/provisional certificate during application/DV. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Age limit (typical)

Example from notification: Candidates should be between 21 and 28 years as on the specified cut-off date (see official PDF for exact birth-date range and category-wise relaxations). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Exam pattern & syllabus — Written (brief)

The written test is objective (OMR / CBT as specified). Below is a commonly reported pattern aspirants should prepare for (always confirm with the notification annexure). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Section Topics Typical Qs / Marks
General Hindi Hindi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error correction, official correspondence ~40 Qs / 100 marks
Current Affairs & GK (incl. UP) National & state affairs, polity, geography, history, economy ~40 Qs / 100 marks
Numerical & Mental Ability Arithmetic, algebra basics, time & distance, percentages ~40 Qs / 100 marks
Reasoning & Aptitude Logical reasoning, puzzles, sequence, coding-decoding ~40 Qs / 100 marks

Example summarized pattern and PDFs are available on UPPRPB and major exam portals; exact marking scheme (e.g., marks per question, negative marking) is given in the notification annexure. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

UP Police SI 2025 — Detailed Syllabus (Extended)

Topic-wise breakdown to guide content creation, keyword targeting and study plans (good for long-form SEO targeting queries like “UP Police SI syllabus 2025 pdf”, “UP SI topic wise syllabus”).

1. General Hindi

  • हिंदी व्याकरण (संधि, समास, वर्तनी)
  • अनुच्छेद/गद्यांश (अपठित गद्यांश)
  • शुद्धिकरण, त्रुटि सुधार
  • पत्र/आधिकारिक लेखन

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  • राष्ट्रीय और राज्य (Uttar Pradesh) समाचार — पिछले 12 महीनों के प्रमुख घटनाक्रम
  • भारतीय संविधान, प्रशासन, राज्य संगठन
  • भूगोल, इतिहास, आर्थिक संकेतक

3. Numerical Ability

  • अंकगणित: प्रतिशत, अनुपात, औसत, ब्याज, समय-गति
  • डाटा इंटरप्रिटेशन — तालिकाएँ, बार/पाई ग्राफ

4. Reasoning & Mental Aptitude

  • तर्कशक्ति, पज़ल, सीक्वेंसिंग, बहीखाता
  • सीटिंग अरेंजमेंट, दिशा-निर्देश परीक्षण

Use the official UPPRPB syllabus PDF as the final guide for chapter-level publication and long-tail SEO content. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

PST/PET norms and qualifying standards are specified in the notification annexure — publish the exact numeric norms only after verifying the notification annexure. Summary below is indicative for content and SEO targeting (search queries: "UP SI PST standards 2025", "UP SI PET timings 2025"). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Category / Post Height (approx.) Chest (Male, approx.) Running (PET) — Distance/Time
UR / Male (SI Civil Police) ~168 cm (verify notification) ~81–85 cm (expanded on inspiration) 1.6 km / 7–8 min (typical benchmark — check notification)
Female (SI Women) ~152 cm (verify notification) — 1.6 km / 9–10 min (typical — check notification)
OBC / SC / ST Category relaxations apply — see PDF Category-wise relaxations as per annexure PET qualifying times may differ by category — see notification

Important: The numeric PST/PET values above are examples used widely across portals — DO NOT publish these as definitive until you match the official annexure in the UPPRPB PDF. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Important dates & timeline (reported)

Reported dates from notification & portals — always cross-check with official UPPRPB notices. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Notification published

12 Aug 2025 (notification number & PDF on UPPRPB). :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Application window (reported)

Online application dates reported around Aug–Sep 2025 (exact start/end dates in notification). :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Written Exam (reported schedules)

UPPRPB publishes exam city intimation and admit-card schedules on the official site; exam dates (if scheduled) will be on the admit card. Recent notice board updates list exam schedules for various posts. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

Preparation strategy & 12-week study plan

Actionable strategy focused on speed, accuracy and PET readiness.

Weeks 1–4: Fundamentals

  • Finish basics: Hindi grammar, arithmetic, NCERTs for GK fundamentals.
  • Daily 45–60 min current affairs (national + UP).
  • Start light physical training (running 15–20 min 4x/week).

Weeks 5–8: Consolidation

  • Sectional mock tests; fix weak areas from the error log.
  • Increase PET training: interval sprints, long jump practice.
  • Start answer-writing (for aspirants who will also prepare for written descriptive rounds in other posts).

Weeks 9–12: Mock marathon

  • Full-length mock every 4–6 days under exam conditions.
  • Final 10 days: light revision & document readiness for DV.
  • Maintain sleep, diet & avoid last-minute resource changes.

Tip: pair timed CBT practice with PET drills — both are qualifying and affect final selection. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

Practice MCQs — Representative set

Short warm-up questions (answers shown inline).

  1. Q: Who is appointed as the head of State Police? — A: Director General of Police (DGP) (state admin).
  2. Q: Narmada river flows into which sea? — A: Arabian Sea.
  3. Q: 12.5% of 800 = ? — A: 100.
  4. Q: Which Article contains emergency provisions? — A: Articles 352–360.
  5. Q: Which is the capital of Uttar Pradesh? — A: Lucknow.
  6. Q: Simple interest on ₹10,000 at 5% for 2 years = ? — A: ₹1,000.
  7. Q: Which gas is essential for photosynthesis? — A: Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
  8. Q: What is fiscal deficit? — A: Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings.
  9. Q: If a train travels 240 km in 4 hours, speed = ? — A: 60 km/h.
  10. Q: Which of the following is a 'state symbol' example query? — A: State animal, bird, flower (check UP state symbols for accuracy).

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Frequently Asked Questions — UP Police SI 2025

Q: Where can I download the official UP SI notification?
A: From UPPRPB’s official portal (notification PDFs are published on the UPPRPB site). Always use the PDF as the final authority. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
Q: How many vacancies were announced?
A: The 2025 drive reports around 4,543 vacancies across SI & equivalent posts — check the vacancy annexure for exact post-wise & category-wise breakup. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
Q: Is PET qualifying?
A: Yes — PET (and PST) are qualifying in nature; candidates must meet physical standards and PET benchmarks to proceed. Exact rules are in the notification. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
Q: When will admit cards be released?
A: UPPRPB publishes admit-card and city-intimation links on its portal a few days before the exam; monitor the official Notice Board. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}

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References & trusted sources

  • UPPRPB — official notification & PDF (primary source). :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
  • Major news coverage summarising the recruitment (Times of India). :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
  • Exam portals & syllabus PDFs that reproduce official annexure (SarkariResult / CareerPower). :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}

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