UP Exams · UP Police Sub Inspector
UP Police Sub Inspector Exam Pattern 2026
UP Police Sub Inspector Exam Pattern: the latest information and updates for UP Police Sub Inspector, collected by airGurukul.
UP Police SI Exam Pattern
The written exam in March 2026 was an offline, OMR-based objective test. It has 160 multiple-choice questions for 400 marks, with 2.5 marks per question and no negative marking. The duration is 2 hours. The paper is set in four sections of 40 questions each.
Written exam at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet (2026 exam) |
| Questions | 160 |
| Total marks | 400 |
| Marks per question | 2.5 |
| Negative marking | None |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Shifts (March 2026) | 10 am – 12 noon and 3 pm – 5 pm |
Section-wise split
| Section | Questions | Marks | Minimum to qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Basic Law / Constitution and General Knowledge | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Numerical and Mental Ability Test | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Mental Aptitude, IQ and Reasoning | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Total | 160 | 400 | 200 (50%) |
You must score at least 35% in each section and 50% overall to qualify. Candidates are then called for DV and PST in a ratio based on merit and vacancies.
Physical tests
| Stage | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| PET (run) | 4.8 km in 28 minutes | 2.4 km in 16 minutes |
PST (height, chest and weight) and PET are qualifying only. The final merit is based on written exam marks. Using steroids or stimulants during the PET is treated as unfair means. Height and chest standards are in the Eligibility tab.
Source: Careers360 (syllabus), Careers360 News (exam guidelines), NewsX (city slip), Free Press Journal (exam day), Free Press Journal (applications open), AglaSem Career (eligibility), Amar Ujala. The official website uppbpb.gov.in could not be opened from our research tool, so these facts are taken from news reports of the board's notices.
More about UP Police Sub Inspector
Download our app
Study smarter with the airGurukul App
Your complete exam-prep companion - classes, practice, and progress tracking.
Learn anytime, anywhere - live classes, tests, notes, and updates in one place.