The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts the examination for the post of Sub Inspector (SI). This post covers the complete exam pattern, selection process, detailed syllabus, and important books & authors.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test – CBT) |
| Total Questions | 160 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Marks per Question | 2.5 |
| Qualifying Marks | 35% in each section + 50% overall |
| Exam Language | Hindi & English (except General Hindi) |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (CBT)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UP Police SI Exam Pattern 2025
The written exam consists of four sections with equal weightage. There is no negative marking.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 40 | 100 |
| 2 | Basic Law / Constitution / General Knowledge | 40 | 100 |
| 3 | Numerical & Mental Ability Test | 40 | 100 |
| 4 | Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning Test | 40 | 100 |
| Total | — | 160 | 400 |
Important Points
- Each correct answer carries 2.5 marks.
- No negative marking.
- Candidates must secure minimum 35% marks in each section and 50% marks overall to qualify for the next stage.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Except for General Hindi, questions are bilingual (Hindi & English).
Physical Tests (PST & PET)
Physical tests are qualifying in nature (do not carry marks for final merit in most cases, but must be cleared).
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Approximate
- Height (Male): 168 cm
- Height (Female): 152 cm
- Chest (Male): 79–84 cm (with expansion)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Approximate
- Male: 4.8 km run in 25–28 minutes
- Female: 2.4 km run in 14–16 minutes
Exact standards vary as per official notification. Always verify from uppbpb.gov.in.
Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus
1. General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) – 100 Marks
- Hindi and other Indian languages
- Hindi Grammar (वर्णमाला, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय)
- तत्सम-तद्भव शब्द
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
- अनेकार्थक शब्द
- एक शब्द के लिए वाक्यांश
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- वाक्य शुद्धि / अशुद्ध वाक्यों को शुद्ध करना
- लिंग, वचन, कारक
- रस, छन्द, अलंकार
- अपठित गद्यांश / पद्यांश
- प्रसिद्ध कवि, लेखक और उनकी रचनाएँ
- हिंदी भाषा के पुरस्कार
2. Basic Law / Constitution / General Knowledge – 100 Marks
Basic Law (मूल विधि)
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Laws related to Women, Children, SC/ST
- Human Rights
- Traffic Rules
- Cyber Crime and IT Act
- Environment Protection and Wildlife Conservation
- Right to Information (RTI)
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Constitution
- Preamble
- Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Constitutional Amendments
- Parliament and State Legislature
- All India Services
General Knowledge
- Indian History (especially Freedom Struggle)
- Geography of India and Uttar Pradesh
- Indian Economy
- Current Affairs (National, International & UP Specific)
- Sports
- Books and Authors
- Important Days
- Science and Technology
- Environment
3. Numerical & Mental Ability Test – 100 Marks
- Number System
- Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions
- HCF and LCM
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Partnership
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs)
- Mixture and Alligation
4. Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning Test – 100 Marks
- Analogies
- Classification
- Series (Number, Alphabet, Figure)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
- Statement & Conclusion
- Logical Diagrams
- Word Formation
- Common Sense Test
- Decision Making
- Perception Test
- Letter and Number Coding
Important Books and Authors
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| Midnight’s Children | Salman Rushdie |
| A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh |
| The Inheritance of Loss | Kiran Desai |
| The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| Five Point Someone | Chetan Bhagat |
| 2 States | Chetan Bhagat |
| The Immortals of Meluha | Amish Tripathi |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert Kiyosaki |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| Long Walk to Freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
| Paradise Lost | John Milton |
| War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| The Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| Silent Spring | Rachel Carson |
| The Republic | Plato |
| Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya) |
| Ramayana | Valmiki |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Godan | Munshi Premchand |
| Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Madhushala | Harivansh Rai Bachchan |
Preparation Tips
- Maintain 35% in every section and 50% overall — balance your preparation.
- Focus strongly on General Hindi and Law/Constitution as they are high-scoring.
- Practice Numerical Ability regularly (no negative marking, so attempt all).
- Cover UP-specific current affairs and basic laws thoroughly.
- Prepare for Physical Efficiency Test alongside written exam.
- Solve previous year papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Always check the latest official notification on uppbpb.gov.in.
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for informational purposes based on the standard UP Police SI exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must verify all details from the official advertisement before preparation.