The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025-26. The vacancy details are one of the most important factors for aspirants to understand competition level, category-wise chances, and post preferences. This blog explains everything about UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026.
How many vacancies are available in UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025–26?
A total of 32,679 vacancies have been officially announced for UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, including Constable and Jail Warden posts across multiple units of Uttar Pradesh Police.
When were UP Police Constable Vacancies 2026 announced?
The UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026 details were released along with the official notification on 31 December 2025 by UPPRPB on its official website.
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Which posts are included under UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026?
The 32,679 vacancies are distributed across the following posts and forces:
- Constable Civil Police (Male/Female)
- Constable PAC Armed Force (Male)
- Constable PAC Special Force (Male)
- Constable Battalion (Female)
- Constable Mounted Police (Horse Rider)
- Jail Warden (Male)
- Jail Warden (Female)
What is the Category-wise Vacancy Distribution for UP Police Constable 2025–26?
The UP Police Constable Vacancy 2026 is divided among UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories as per government reservation norms.
UP Police Constable Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Department Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|
| Constable Civil Police (Male/Female) | 4191 | 1046 | 2826 | 2198 | 208 | 10,469 |
| Constable PAC Armed Force (Male) | 6060 | 1512 | 4083 | 3176 | 300 | 15,131 |
| Constable PAC Special Force (Male) | 538 | 134 | 362 | 281 | 26 | 1,341 |
| Constable Battalion (Female) | 916 | 228 | 615 | 478 | 45 | 2,282 |
| Constable Mounted Police (Horse Rider) | 30 | 07 | 19 | 14 | 01 | 71 |
| Jail Warden (Male) | 1314 | 327 | 885 | 688 | 65 | 3,279 |
| Jail Warden (Female) | 44 | 10 | 28 | 22 | 02 | 106 |
| Total | 13,093 | 3,264 | 8,818 | 6,857 | 647 | 32,679 |
Which post has the highest number of vacancies in UP Police Constable 2026?
The Constable PAC Armed Force (Male) post has the highest number of vacancies with 15,131 posts, making it the largest contributor to the recruitment drive.
Are Jail Warden vacancies included in UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Yes, the recruitment includes 3,385 Jail Warden vacancies, out of which 3,279 are for male candidates and 106 are for female candidates.
How does category-wise vacancy distribution help candidates?
Category-wise vacancy data helps candidates:
- Understand competition level within their category
- Estimate cut-off trends
- Make informed decisions during preference filling
- Plan exam strategy more realistically
Will the UP Police Constable vacancies be revised later?
As of now, 32,679 vacancies are final, but UPPRPB may revise the numbers if required due to administrative reasons. Any revision will be notified on the official website.
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What are the key takeaways?
Below are the key takeaways:
- UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 includes 32,679 total vacancies
- Vacancies cover Constable & Jail Warden posts
- Posts are distributed across Civil Police, PAC, Special Force, Mounted Police, and Jail Wardens
- Category-wise reservation is strictly followed
- PAC Armed Force (Male) has the highest number of vacancies
- This is one of the largest state police recruitments in recent years
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