Preparing for the UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2025? One of the smartest ways to strengthen your preparation is by solving previous year question papers. These papers give you a clear idea of the exam pattern, difficulty level, important topics, and the type of questions that are repeatedly asked by UPPRPB. Practicing PYQs also helps in improving speed, accuracy, and time-management, which are crucial for cracking the SI exam on the first attempt.
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📄 Exam Pattern — UP Police SI (Sub-Inspector)
- Selection Body: UPPRPB
- Mode of Exam: Online / Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Type of Questions: Objective / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 160 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marks per Question | 2.5 marks |
| Negative Marking | None — no negative marking for wrong answers. |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Language | Hindi & English (except Hindi section obviously) |
🧠 Subjects / Sections
The question paper is divided into four broad sections, each carrying equal weightage (40 questions / 100 marks):
- General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी) — grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, आदि
- General Knowledge / Fundamental Law / Constitution / Current Affairs (सामान्य ज्ञान / संविधान / मौलिक कानून / समसामयिक मामले)
- Numerical & Mental Ability (संख्यात्मक एवं मानसिक योग्यता) — अंकगणित, गणितीय योग्यता आदि
- Reasoning / Mental Aptitude / IQ / Mental Ability / Logic (तर्क-क्षमता, बुद्धिमत्ता, रीजनिंग)
✅ Qualifying / Cut-offs & Further Stages
- To qualify written test: Need minimum 35% marks in each subject + overall 50% (or as per latest notification)
- After written exam, selection process includes: Document verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), then Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by medical test & character verification.
- Physical standards (approximate):
- Male (General / OBC / SC): Height ~168 cm, Chest ~79 cm (unexpanded) → ~84 cm (expanded)
- Female (General / OBC / SC): Height ~152 cm (chest not applicable)
📊 UP Police SI Latest — Section-wise Marks Distribution
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Marks per Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी) | 40 | 100 | 2.5 |
| General Knowledge / Constitution / Law / Current Affairs | 40 | 100 | 2.5 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability (संख्यात्मक व मानसिक योग्यता) | 40 | 100 | 2.5 |
| Reasoning / Mental Aptitude / IQ / Logic | 40 | 100 | 2.5 |
| ➡️ Total | 160 questions | 400 marks | — |
✅ UP Police SI Eligibility
1️⃣ Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
2️⃣ Age Limit
As on 01 July 2025
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
✔ Age Relaxations (as per UP Govt rules):
- OBC: +3 years
- SC / ST: +5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: as per government norms
- Sports quota: relaxation applicable if notified
3️⃣ Educational Qualification
- Must have Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) in any stream from a recognized university.
- Final-year students not eligible unless degree is completed before application closing date.
4️⃣ Physical Standard Test (PST)
For Male Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC | 168 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| ST | 160 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm |
For Female Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC | 152 cm | Not applicable |
| ST | 147 cm | Not applicable |
5️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male
- 4.8 km run in 28 minutes
For Female
- 2.4 km run in 16 minutes
6️⃣ Medical Standards
- Normal vision:
- Distant Vision: 6/6 & 6/9
- No color blindness
- No physical deformity or chronic disease
- Good mental & physical health
7️⃣ Character & Background
Background verification is mandatory
No criminal cases
📘 UP Police SI Syllabus (Subject-wise Complete)
The written exam has 4 sections — each of 40 questions & 100 marks.
1️⃣ General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी)
Topics:
- अलंकार, रस, छंद
- तत्सम–तद्भव, पर्यायवाची, विलोम
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- समास एवं संधि
- वाक्य संशोधन, वाक्य अशुद्धि
- गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न
- हिंदी व्याकरण के सभी सामान्य नियम
- शब्द-भंडार, शब्द-युग्म
- वर्तनी शुद्धि
2️⃣ General Knowledge / Current Affairs / Constitution / Law
A. General Knowledge
- भारत का इतिहास: प्राचीन, मध्यकालीन, आधुनिक
- भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन
- भूगोल: भौतिक, सामाजिक, आर्थिक
- भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
- पर्यावरण, पारिस्थितिकी
- विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी
- प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व
- खेलकूद
- कला एवं संस्कृति
- पुस्तकें, पुरस्कार, महत्वपूर्ण संगठन
B. Current Affairs
- राष्ट्रीय व अंतरराष्ट्रीय घटनाएँ
- सरकारी योजनाएँ
- बजट, अर्थव्यवस्था
- खेल, पुरस्कार, समसामयिक मुद्दे
C. Constitution (संविधान)
- संविधान का परिचय
- मौलिक अधिकार व कर्तव्य
- राज्य नीति निर्देशक तत्व
- संसद एवं राज्य विधानमंडल
- न्यायपालिका
- आपातकालीन प्रावधान
- केंद्र–राज्य संबंध
D. Basic Law / Police Act
- भारतीय दंड संहिता (IPC)
- दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC)
- भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम
- पुलिस अधिनियम
- मानवाधिकार
3️⃣ Numerical & Mental Ability (संख्यात्मक एवं मानसिक योग्यता)
Numerical Ability
- संख्या पद्धति
- LCM / HCF
- प्रतिशत
- लाभ-हानि
- सरल व चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज
- समय व कार्य
- समय, दूरी व चाल
- औसत
- अनुपात व समानुपात
- मिश्रण
- सरलीकरण
- आयु से संबंधित प्रश्न
- क्षेत्रफल व आयतन
- तालिका व ग्राफ व्याख्या
Mental Ability
- कोडिंग-डिकोडिंग
- दिशा ज्ञान
- श्रृंखला
- वर्गीकरण
- रक्त संबंध
- कैलेंडर
- घड़ी से संबंधित प्रश्न
- आकृति विश्लेषण
4️⃣ Reasoning / Intelligence / Mental Aptitude
Reasoning (तर्कशक्ति)
- Analogies
- Series
- Classification
- Decision Making
- Statement–Assumption
- Statement–Conclusion
- Syllogism
- Ranking
- Seating Arrangement (basic)
- Blood Relations
- Data Interpretation (logical)
- Embedded Figures
Mental Aptitude / IQ
- पुलिस व्यवस्था से संबंधित प्रश्न
- कानून और व्यवस्था
- अपराध नियंत्रण
- जन-संबंध
- सामाजिक सद्भाव
- व्यावहारिक विवेक
- टीम वर्क
- पेशेवर नैतिकता
💵 UP Police SI — Pay Scale / Salary (2025)
| Component / Detail | Amount / Range |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Pay Scale / Pay Band) | ₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400 per month |
| Pay Matrix Level / Grade Pay | Level-6 (per 7th Pay Commission) |
| Gross Salary (with allowances) | ~ ₹ 62,000 – ₹ 65,000/month in many cases |
| In-Hand Salary (approx after deductions) | ~ ₹ 55,000 – ₹ 58,000/month (varies with posting, allowances, deductions) |
| Allowances & Benefits | Dearness Allowance (DA), House-Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Uniform/Ration Allowance, other perks & allowances as per UP Police norms. |
✅ What affects take-home pay
- Posting location (metro / rural / hardship / remote areas) — affects House-Rent Allowance, allowances, allowances/compensations if any.
- Allowances like DA, HRA, TA, Uniform / Ration / Medical etc.
- Deductions (like pension contribution, taxes, etc.) before final in-hand salary.
❓ FAQ on UP Police SI Exam 2025
1. What is the eligibility for UP Police SI?
Candidates must be 21–28 years old (as on the notification date) and must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. Physical standards also apply.
2. Is there negative marking in UP Police SI exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the UP SI written exam.
3. What is the exam pattern for UP SI 2025?
- 4 sections (Hindi, GK/Law/Constitution, Reasoning, Maths)
- 160 questions, 400 marks, 120 minutes
- 2.5 marks per question
- No negative marking
4. What is the syllabus of UP Police SI exam?
The syllabus includes Hindi grammar, GK & Constitution, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Mental Aptitude, and Law-related topics. (Full syllabus above.)
5. What is the physical test for UP SI?
- Male: Run 4.8 km in 28 min
- Female: Run 2.4 km in 16 min