Big Relief for UP Police Aspirants

In a major relief for candidates preparing for constable-level government jobs, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a one-time relaxation of three years in the upper age limit for the upcoming UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025. This decision is expected to benefit thousands of aspirants who became age-ineligible due to delays in recruitment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The relaxation applies uniformly across all categories and has been approved as per the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, according to an official government statement.

Why This Age Relaxation Matters for Aspirants

Over the past few years, several recruitment cycles were delayed, causing many deserving candidates to cross the upper age limit. Recognising this issue, the state government has invoked the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Relaxation of Age Limit for Recruitment) Rules, 1992 to provide a one-time opportunity to such candidates. This move is particularly beneficial for:

  • Candidates affected by pandemic-related delays
  • Aspirants who narrowly missed age eligibility in previous cycles
  • Long-term UP Police exam aspirants preparing for constable-level posts

Posts Covered Under Age Relaxation

The age relaxation will apply to 32,679 constable-level and equivalent posts, including:

  • Civil Police Constable (Men & Women)
  • PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) Constable
  • Armed Police Constable
  • Special Security Force Constable
  • Women Battalion Constable
  • Mounted Police Constable
  • Jail Warder (Male & Female)

This relaxation is applicable only for the 2025 direct recruitment and will not be treated as a permanent change in age criteria.

UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Important Dates

The recruitment drive is being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB).

Key dates to note:

  • Notification Released: December 31, 2025
  • Online Application Start Date: December 31, 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: January 30, 2026

Candidates must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process before filling out the online application form.

Selection Process & Further Details

The UPPRPB has clarified that this recruitment drive is part of the 2025 direct recruitment process, following the successful appointment of over 60,000 constables earlier in 2025.

Detailed information regarding:

  • Educational eligibility
  • Age criteria (with relaxation)
  • Selection stages
  • Written examination pattern
  • Physical Efficiency & Measurement Tests is available on the official UPPRPB website.

Aspirants are strongly advised to read the notification carefully before applying.

What Aspirants Should Do Next

  • Check revised age eligibility carefully
  • Complete OTR well before the deadline
  • Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues
  • Start focused preparation for the written and physical tests

This one-time age relaxation offers a golden opportunity for aspirants who have been waiting for a fair chance to serve in the Uttar Pradesh Police.