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UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) — Complete Information Guide
Everything you need: exam pattern, marking scheme, OMR & language rules, normalization, detailed syllabus, selection stages, and previous-years’ category-wise cut-offs (male/female where available) — presented in clean black, grey, and white.
OMR Objective Exam120 Minutes160 Questions4 SectionsQualify: 35% per section + 50% overall
Post & Overview
Recruitment covers Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) — Male & Female, Platoon Commander PAC / SI (Armed Police), and SI, Special Security Force (SSF) as per the respective service rules (2015/2021 with amendments).
- Mode: OMR-based objective test (MCQs with four options each).
- Duration: 120 minutes; Total Questions: 160.
- Paper Split: 4 sections × 40 questions each; 100 marks per section (total 400).
- Normalization: Applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts/days.
- Minimum Qualifying: 35% per section and 50% aggregate.
Pro Tip: Target 10–20 marks above the highest historic cut-off of your category/gender for a safe margin.
Selection pipeline (hand-drawn look).
Exam Pattern
| Section No. | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 40 | 100 |
| 2 | Basic Law / Constitution / General Knowledge | 40 | 100 |
| 3 | Numerical & Mental Ability Test | 40 | 100 |
| 4 | Mental Aptitude / Intelligence / Reasoning Ability | 40 | 100 |
At least 35% in each section + 50% overall to qualify.
Marking, Language & OMR Rules
- Question Type: MCQs with four options. Select only one option.
- Section Scoring Formula: Section Marks = (Correct Answers × Marks per question) ÷ Total Questions in Section.
- Multiple marks on one item: If more than one option is darkened for a question, it is treated as wrong.
- Language: All sections are bilingual (Hindi/English) except General Hindi which is in Hindi only. In case of any discrepancy, the English version prevails.
- OMR Instructions: Use Black/Blue ball-point pen only; avoid stray marks, folds or damage. OMRs are scanned for evaluation.
- Answer Key: Provisional key will be uploaded; candidates may submit objections within the prescribed window.
- Normalization: Applied for multi-shift exams as per board policy to equalize difficulty levels.
Scores from different shifts are mapped to a common scale.
Detailed Syllabus
Section 1 — General Hindi
- Language & Grammar Basics: Hindi alphabet, sandhi, samas, synonyms/antonyms, idioms & proverbs, one-word substitutions, sentence correction.
- Parts of Speech & Usage: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, tense, voice, gender, number, case, conjunction, etc.; figures of speech, poetry & prose forms.
- Literature Awareness: notable authors, poets and their famous works; awards in Hindi literature.
- Miscellaneous: lokoktiyan, muhavare, alankaar, ras, chhand, samas-vibhaj, etc.
Section 2 — Basic Law / Constitution / General Knowledge
- Core Laws: BNS (Indian Penal Code – new), BNSS (Criminal Procedure – new), protection laws for women/children/weaker sections, traffic rules, environment & wildlife protection, human rights, RTI, income-tax basics, prevention of corruption, national security, cyber laws, juvenile justice, important court judgments, land & revenue acts.
- Indian Constitution: aims & objectives, fundamental rights & duties, directive principles, parliamentary system, union/state structure, powers of legislature-executive-judiciary, major amendments, special provisions for states.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs: history & freedom movement, geography & environment, Indian economy & planning, agriculture & natural resources, national/international organizations, science & tech (IT, space, defence), sports, culture, art & literature, awards & honors.
Section 3 — Numerical & Mental Ability
Number SystemSimplificationDecimals/FractionsHCF & LCMRatio & Proportion
PercentageProfit & LossDiscountSimple/Compound InterestPartnership
AverageTime & WorkTime & DistanceTables & GraphsMensuration
Arithmetic computationsMiscellaneous
Section 4 — Mental Aptitude / Intelligence / Reasoning
Symbol-relationshipPerception testWord formationLetter/Number seriesAnalogy (word/alphabet)
Common senseDirection senseLogical interpretation of dataForcefulness of argumentImplied meanings
Series completionCoding-decodingBlood relationAlphabet-based problems
Time sequenceVenn diagram & chartsMathematical abilityArrange in order
📄 Download Syllabus PDF: Click Here to Download
Selection Process (Stage-wise)
- Written Examination (OMR objective; bilingual except Hindi section).
- PST – Physical Standard Test (height, chest, etc. as notified).
- PET – Physical Efficiency Test (race and other events as per board norms).
- Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Board’s decision is final regarding evaluation/objections. Keep checking the official website for admit card, answer key, result, and schedule updates.
Previous Years’ Cut-Offs (Category-wise)
Below are authentic historical cut-offs compiled from reliable sources (male/female where specified). Use them to set realistic targets.
UP Police SI 2021 (Final Cut-Off – Male)
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 302.09405 |
| EWS | 285.56168 |
| OBC | 287.51425 |
| SC | 260.14439 |
| ST | 223.33388 |
UP Police SI 2015–16
| Category | Cut-Off (Male) | Cut-Off (Female)* |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 332.9167 | ~239.25 |
| OBC | 321.25 | — |
| SC | 283.9127 | — |
| ST | 235.4167 | — |
*Female cut-off reported separately by sources for specific categories; values vary by post/advert.
Trend Snapshots (Indicative)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | ~333 | ~321 | ~284 | ~235 | — | Highest among recent cycles |
| 2021 | 302.09 | 287.51 | 260.14 | 223.33 | 285.56 | Official final list |
| 2023 (reported) | ~307 | ~292 | ~265 | ~238 | ~290 | Gender not specified |
| 2024 (reported) | 330 (M) / 290 (F) | 290 / 270 | 260 / 240 | 240 / 210 | — | From prep portals |
These values help with preparation targets; always verify the official category-wise list for the current cycle once released.
Important Notes & FAQ
- Medium: All questions available in Hindi & English (except General Hindi). On conflict, English text is final.
- OMR Do’s: Use black/blue ball pen; shade bubbles fully; do not make extra marks; keep sheet clean and flat.
- Objections: Use official portal within the announced window against the provisional answer key.
- Disqualification: Less than 35% in any section or less than 50% in aggregate leads to failure in written stage.
- Website: Download admit card, key, result, and notices from the official UPPRPB portal.
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