UP SI Selection Process 2025
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the recruitment process for Sub-Inspectors through the UP Police SI Vacancy 2025. The selection is carried out in multiple stages to ensure only the most suitable candidates are selected.
Stages of Selection
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Online Written Examination – 160 Questions carrying 400 Marks
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Documentation & Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Medical Examination & Character Verification
UP SI Exam Pattern 2025
The written exam is objective in nature and is divided into 4 sections.
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Each question carries 2.5 marks.
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No negative marking will be applied.
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Total duration of the exam: 2 hours.
Detailed Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी) | 40 | 100 | 2 Hours (Composite) |
| Fundamental Law / Constitution / General Knowledge (मौलिक कानून/संविधान/सामान्य ज्ञान) | 40 | 100 | |
| Numerical & Mental Ability Test (संख्यात्मक एवं मानसिक योग्यता परीक्षण) | 40 | 100 | |
| Mental Aptitude / Intelligence Quotient / Reasoning Ability (मानसिक योग्यता/बुद्धि लब्धि/तर्क क्षमता) | 40 | 100 | |
| Total | 160 | 400 | 2 Hours |
Reasoning Ability
Visual Memory
Discrimination
Analogies
Similarities & Differences
Space Visualization
Observation & Relationships
Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Verbal & Figure Classification
Arithmetical Number Series
Abstract Ideas & Symbols
Arithmetical Computations & Analytical Functions
Problem-Solving
Analysis & Judgment
Decision-Making
General Hindi
हिंदी और अन्य भारतीय भाषाएँ
हिन्दी वर्णमाला
हिंदी व्याकरण
पर्यायवाची
विलोम शब्द
एकार्थी शब्द
अपठित बोध
तत्सम एवं तद्भव
उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
सन्धि, समास
वाक्यांशों के लिए शब्द निर्माण
लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे
त्रुटि से सम्बंधित अनेकार्थी शब्द
वर्तनी
वाक्य संशोधन
कारक
लिंग
वचन
रस, छन्द, अलंकार
प्रसिद्ध कवि, लेखक एवं उनकी रचनाएँ
हिन्दी भाषा में पुरस्कार
General Knowledge
India & Neighboring Countries
Scientific Progress/Development
National & International Awards
Indian Languages
Books & Authors
Scripts
Capitals & Currencies
Sports & Important Athletes
Law & Constitution
Human Rights
Traffic Rules
National Security Issues
Principles of Crime & Punishment
Right of Self-Defence
Basic Legal Knowledge
Constitution of India – Objectives, Features, Amendments
Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles of State Policy
All India Services
Laws related to Women & Children
SC/ST Reservation Laws
Environmental & Wildlife Conservation Laws
Numerical Ability
Number System
Simplification
HCF & LCM
Tables & Graphs
Decimal & Fractions
Simple & Compound Interest
Partnership
Profit, Loss & Discount
Time, Work & Distance
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Mensuration
Mental Ability Test
Logical Diagrams
Symbol-Relationship Interpretation
Codification Perception Test
Word Formation Test
Letter & Number Series
Word & Alphabet
Analogy
Common Sense Test
Letter & Number Coding
Direction Sense Test
Logical Interpretation of Data
The Forcefulness of Argument
Determining Implied Meanings
Intelligence Quotient Test
Relationship & Analogy Test
Spotting the Dissimilar
Series Completion
Coding-Decoding
Direction Sense Test
Blood Relation
Alphabet-based Problems
Time Sequence Test
Venn Diagram & Chart-based Test
Mathematical Ability Test
Arranging in Order
Mental Aptitude Test
Law & Order
Communal Harmony
Crime Control
Rule of Law
Adaptability
Professional Information (Basic level)
Police System
Contemporary Police Issues & Law & Order
Basic Law
Interest in Profession
Mental Toughness
Sensitivity towards Minorities & Underprivileged
Gender Sensitivity
Study Tips
Preparation Strategy:
- Create a study schedule
- Focus on high-weightage topics
- Practice previous year papers
- Take regular mock tests
Important Resources:
- NCERT books for basics
- Current affairs magazines
- Online practice platforms
- Join study groups