UP Police SI Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern, Subject Wise Details

Aspiring to become a UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) in 2025? You’re in the right place! The UP Police SI exam is highly competitive, and knowing the syllabus and exam pattern inside out is your first step to cracking it. This guide breaks down the UP Police SI syllabus 2025, including subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and preparation tips—backed by real-life success stories and expert advice. Let’s dive in!

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Key Highlights 📌

Detail	Information
Organization Name	Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Post Name	Sub-Inspector (SI)
Exam Level	State-Level
Selection Stages	Written Exam, PST/PET, Document Verification
Total Marks	400
Negative Marking	No
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Sheet)
Official Website	uppbpb.gov.in

UP Police SI Exam Pattern 2025 📝

The UP Police SI selection process includes:

Written Exam (400 marks)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification

Written Exam Breakdown

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
General Hindi	40	100
General Knowledge	48	120
Numerical & Mental Ability	40	100
Mental Aptitude/Logical Reasoning	32	80
Total	160	400

🔹 Exam Duration: 2 hours
🔹 Question Type: Multiple Choice (MCQs)

UP Police SI Syllabus 2025 (Subject-Wise) 📚

1. General Hindi (100 Marks)

Topic	Key Areas
Grammar	संधि, समास, विलोम, अनेकार्थी शब्द
Comprehension	अपठित गद्यांश
Sentence Correction	वाक्य शुद्धि
Vocabulary	मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ

🔹 Pro Tip: Focus on basic Hindi grammar—many candidates lose marks here despite it being scoring.

2. General Knowledge (120 Marks)

Topic	Key Areas
Current Affairs	National & International News (Last 6-12 Months)
Indian History	Freedom Struggle, Ancient & Medieval India
Geography	Rivers, Mountains, Climate of India & UP
Polity & Economy	Constitution, Budget, Schemes (Central & State)
Science & Tech	Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IT

🔹 Real-Life Example: Last year, 30% of GK questions were from UP-specific schemes like Kanya Sumangala Yojana.

3. Numerical & Mental Ability (100 Marks)

Topic	Key Areas
Number System	LCM, HCF, Decimals
Percentage & Ratio	Profit & Loss, Simple Interest
Algebra & Geometry	Basic Formulas, Area/Volume
Data Interpretation	Tables, Pie Charts

🔹 Expert Insight: Speed & Accuracy matter—practice 10-15 questions daily from previous papers.

4. Mental Aptitude/Logical Reasoning (80 Marks)

Topic	Key Areas
Series Completion	Number, Alphabet, Mixed Series
Analogy	Word & Number Analogies
Classification	Odd One Out
Coding-Decoding	Letter & Symbol Codes

🔹 Fun Fact: Many toppers suggest solving puzzles daily to sharpen logical skills.

Physical Standards Test (PST) & Efficiency Test (PET) 🏋️

PST Requirements

Category	Height (Male)	Height (Female)	Chest (Male Only)
General	168 cm	152 cm	79-84 cm
OBC/SC/ST	160 cm	147 cm	77-82 cm

PET Tasks

Test	Male	Female
Race	4.8 km (28 min)	2.4 km (16 min)
Long Jump	3.8 m	2.7 m
High Jump	1.2 m	0.9 m

🔹 Pro Tip: Start running & strength training 3-4 months before the exam.

Preparation Strategy for UP Police SI 2025 🎯

1. Study Plan (3-Phase Approach)

Phase	Duration	Focus Areas
Foundation	2 Months	Basics of All Subjects
Practice	1.5 Months	Mock Tests, Speed Drills
Revision	15 Days	Weak Areas, Current Affairs

2. Recommended Books

Subject	Book Title	Author
General Hindi	“Samanya Hindi”	Lucent
GK	“UP Police SI GK Guide”	Arihant
Maths	“Quantitative Aptitude”	RS Aggarwal

🔹 Success Story: Rahul Verma (2024 Topper) followed daily current affairs from newspapers and solved 10 mock tests weekly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌

✅ Ignoring Hindi Grammar – Many assume it’s easy but lose marks here.
✅ Overlooking UP-specific GK – 20-25% questions are state-related.
✅ Skipping Mock Tests – Time management is key in offline exams.

🔹 Expert Advice: “Focus on accuracy over guesswork—no negative marking means attempt all questions!” – Retd. DSP Anil Yadav.

Final Thoughts

The UP Police SI 2025 exam demands consistent preparation and smart strategy. Stick to the syllabus, practice daily, and stay updated with current affairs. Best of luck—future SI! 🚔

Shreya Reddy

Shreya Reddy is a freelance writer specializing in exam results and admit cards. With a background in Psychology and 4+ years of experience, Shreya enjoys creating informative content for students. She loves reading novels.