The UP Police Constable recruitment exam is one of the most sought-after examinations in Uttar Pradesh. However, the 2024 exam faced a significant setback due to allegations of a paper leak, leading to its cancellation. As candidates eagerly await the re-examination, it's crucial to be well-prepared with all the relevant information. This blog will cover last year's cut-off and vacancy, this year's expected vacancy, the syllabus, and the expected cut-off for the re-exam.
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Table of Contents
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
1. Introduction
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
2. Last Year's Cut-Off and Vacancy
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
3. This Year's Expected Vacancy
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
4. Syllabus for UP Police Re-Examination 2024
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
5. Expected Cut-Off for 2024
The UP Police Constable recruitment exam is a gateway for thousands of aspirants aiming to join the police force in Uttar Pradesh. In 2024, the exam was marred by a paper leak scandal, resulting in its cancellation. The state government has assured candidates that a re-exam will be conducted within six months, and preparations are underway to ensure a fair and transparent process.
Last Year's Cut-Off and Vacancy
In the 2023 UP Police Constable recruitment, the cut-off marks varied across different categories. The general category cut-off was around 225-230 out of 300 marks, while for OBC, it was approximately 210-220 marks. SC and ST candidates had a cut-off of around 190-200 and 170-180 marks, respectively. The total number of vacancies announced was 49,568.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks 2023
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- General: 225-230
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- OBC: 210-220
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- SC: 190-200
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- ST: 170-180
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Vacancy Details 2023
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Total Vacancies: 49,568
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - General: 24,198
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - OBC: 13,273
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - SC: 10,046
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - ST: 2,051
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
This Year's Expected Vacancy
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
For 2024, the UP Police has announced a total of 60,244 vacancies. This is a significant increase from last year, offering a larger opportunity for aspiring candidates. The distribution of vacancies is expected to be similar, with a slight increase across all categories.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Expected Vacancy Details 2024
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Total Vacancies: 60,244
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - General: 30,122
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - OBC: 16,065
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - SC: 12,049
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
  - ST: 2,008
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
 
Syllabus for UP Police Re-Examination 2024
The syllabus for the UP Police Constable re-exam remains unchanged and includes the following subjects:
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
General Knowledge
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Indian History
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Indian Constitution
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Indian Economy
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Geography of India
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Current Affairs
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- General Science
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Numerical Ability
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Number System
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Simplification
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Decimals and Fractions
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- HCF and LCM
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Ratio and Proportion
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Percentage
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Profit and Loss
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Discount
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Simple and Compound Interest
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Time and Work
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Time and Distance
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning Ability
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Analogies
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Similarities and Differences
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Spatial Visualization
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Spatial Orientation
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Problem-Solving
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Analysis
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Judgment
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Decision Making
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Visual Memory
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- Relationship Concepts
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
 
Expected Cut-Off for 2024
Given the increased number of vacancies and the high competition, the expected cut-off marks for the 2024 re-exam might see a slight variation. However, candidates should aim for scores similar to last year's cut-off to secure their positions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
Expected Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks 2024
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- General: 220-230
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- OBC: 210-220
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- SC: 190-200
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
- ST: 170-180