The UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Examination 2025 is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) to fill 4,543 SI positions.

The written exam plays a vital role in the selection process and is structured to test candidates in multiple key areas.

Exam Pattern Summary

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Total Questions: 160
• Total Marks: 400 (each question carries 2.5 marks)
• Marking Scheme: No negative marking
• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 35% in each section and 50% overall

Exam Pattern Table

Syllabus Breakdown

The written exam has four major sections, each covering crucial topics:

A. General Hindi

Focuses on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, idiomatic usage, sentence correction, antonyms/synonyms, and Hindi literature.

B. General Knowledge / Basic Law / Constitution

Covers the Indian Constitution, law and order, traffic rules, human rights, crime principles, fundamental rights, and current affairs including awards, history, and geography.

C. Numerical & Mental Ability

Emphasizes mathematical reasoning involving number systems, percentages, ratio & proportion, profit & loss, time & work, simplification, tables and graphs, and more.

D. Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning

Includes logical reasoning, coding-decoding, blood relations, analogy, direction sense, verbal and abstract reasoning, argumentation, data interpretation, and pattern analysis.

Why It’s Important

This exam pattern is uniform and objective, helping candidates manage their time and strategy effectively. Understanding the syllabus helps you prioritize high-scoring areas like reasoning and GK while ensuring no topic is missed.

Final Tips

• Focus on each section systematically.
• Practice previous year question papers.
• Use mock tests to simulate real exam conditions.
• Improve speed and accuracy in mathematics and reasoning.
• Keep abreast of current events and constitutional basics.