The Uttar Pradesh Sub-Inspector (UP SI) exam is one of the most important state-level police recruitment exams. To succeed, candidates must thoroughly understand the UP SI Syllabus 2025 and prepare strategically. The syllabus highlights the subjects and topics from which questions are asked, helping candidates focus their preparation efficiently.
UP Police SI Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Post | Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Number of Posts | 4543 |
| Selection Process | Online Written Exam → Document Verification → PET/PST |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Qualifying Marks | 35% in each subject, overall 50% |
| Negative Marking | None |
UP Police SI Exam Pattern 2025
- Exam Type: Online written examination
- Total Marks: 400
- Total Questions: 160
- Marks per Question: 2.5
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Language: Questions available in Hindi & English, except for the General Hindi section
- Negative Marking: None
Subject-wise Distribution
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 | Qualifying marks: 35 |
| Constitution / Basic Law / General Knowledge | 40 | 100 | |
| Reasoning / Mental Ability | 40 | 100 | |
| Mathematics / Numerical Ability | 40 | 100 | |
| Total | 160 | 400 | 120 minutes |
UP SI Syllabus – Subject-wise Topics
1. General Hindi
- Hindi and other Indian languages
- Basic Hindi grammar: alphabets, tatsam-tadbhav, synonyms, antonyms, multiple-meaning words
- Correct usage of words and sentences
- Correcting wrong words/sentences
- Types of words: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, tense, voice, prefixes, suffixes, compound words, punctuation
- Idioms, proverbs, literary elements (Rasa, Chhand, Alankar)
- Famous poets, writers, and their works
- History and evolution of Hindi language
2. Constitution / Basic Law / General Knowledge
- Legal Knowledge: Indian Penal Code, Civil & Criminal Codes, protection laws for women, children, SC/ST
- Traffic rules, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, human rights
- Important Acts: RTI, Anti-Corruption Act, National Security Act, Cyber Crime laws
- Land reforms, telecommunication, and other relevant laws
- Constitution & Administration: Purpose of constitution, fundamental rights, directive principles, parliament & state assemblies, center-state relations, law-making process, local administration, Indian services
- Other GK Topics: General science, health & environmental science, history of India, freedom struggle, Indian economy, agriculture, industry, geography (India & world)
- Current Affairs: National & international events, global challenges (2030 & 2050), police & administrative knowledge
- Basic computer knowledge and ICT
3. Numerical & Mental Ability / Reasoning
Mathematics / Arithmetic:
- Number system, simplification, decimals & fractions
- HCF & LCM, ratio & proportion, percentage
- Profit & loss, discount, simple & compound interest
- Partnership, averages, time & work, time & distance
- Tables, graphs, area, calculation-based questions
Logical Reasoning / Mental Ability:
- Logical diagrams, symbol interpretation
- Series (numbers & letters), coding-decoding
- Direction sense, blood relations, sequence tests
- Analytical reasoning, observation & conceptual understanding
- Abstract reasoning, pattern recognition
UP Police SI PDF Download
Candidates can download the official UP SI Syllabus PDF from the UPPRPB website: http://uppbpb.gov.in/
Important Points / FAQ
- Is there negative marking in UP SI exam?
→ No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers. - What are the qualifying marks?
→ Candidates must score minimum 35% in each subject and overall 50% to pass. - What is the selection process for UP SI?
→ Written exam → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Document verification.