UP Police SI Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern
Official topics, marks, duration & quick preparation guide
Here is a summary of the latest topic coverage, selection stages and preparation tips for the UP Police Sub-Inspector exam. This is based on the official syllabus/information released for 2025 (UP Police SI Syllabus/Exam Pattern 2025).
Highlights
| Post | Sub-Inspector (Civil/Allied) |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (objective MCQ) |
| Sections | General Hindi, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Numerical & Mental Ability, Reasoning/Intelligence, Computer Awareness |
| Next Stages | PET/PST, Document Verification, Medical |
Exact marks, duration and negative-marking policy should be confirmed from the admit card/official notice.
UP Police SI Exam Pattern 2025 Overview
- Question Type: Objective-type MCQs conducted in online mode.
- Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English) for non-language subjects.
- Qualifying Norms: Sectional and overall qualifying rules, as notified.
- Normalization: Applied if exam held in multiple shifts.
Always cross-check the latest pattern, scoring scheme and qualifying marks in the official notification/website before preparation or form-fill.
Subject-wise Syllabus
1) General Hindi
- वर्ण-विचार, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग/प्रत्यय
- शब्द भंडार: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे/लोकोक्तियाँ
- वाक्य सुधार, अलंकार/छंद/रस की मूल बातें
- अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण-आधारित प्रश्न
2) General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- भारत का इतिहास/संविधान/राजव्यवस्था, पंचायती राज
- भूगोल (भारत/विश्व), अर्थव्यवस्था, पर्यावरण
- विज्ञान तथा टेक्नोलॉजी, अंतरिक्ष/रक्षा एवं पुरस्कार
- राष्ट्रीय/अंतरराष्ट्रीय समसामयिकी, उत्तर प्रदेश विशेष
3) Numerical & Mental Ability
- Number System, LCM/HCF, Simplification, Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Mensuration, Algebra & Geometry basics, Data Interpretation
- Mental Arithmetic & Estimation
4) Reasoning & Intelligence
- Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation
- Direction/Distance, Syllogism, Statement-Conclusion
- Puzzles/Seating, Order & Ranking, Venn Diagram
- Decision Making, Observation & Discrimination
5) Computer Awareness
- Computer fundamentals, Hardware/Software, OS basics
- MS Office/Docs/Sheets, Internet, Email, Cyber-security
- Digital literacy: keyboard shortcuts, file management
- Basic IT Acts & safe online practices
PET/PST & Selection Stages
- Computer-Based Test (objective MCQ) : as per pattern above.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) : height, chest (for male), weight etc. as notified for different categories.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) : running and other tasks as per rules published by UPPRPB.
- Document Verification & Medical : only for candidates clearing PST/PET.
Exact PST/PET standards and relaxation rules must be checked in the official notification/admit-card instructions.
Recommended Books & Resources
Choose the latest version that suits the current syllabus.
- Objective General Hindi – (Grammar + Practice)
- Lucent’s General Knowledge / NCERT basics
- Quantitative Aptitude – Arithmetic + DI
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Computer Awareness (Basics + Practice)
- Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests
30-Day Smart Preparation Plan
- Days 1–7: Build basics (Hindi grammar rules, Arithmetic fundamentals, Constitution & Polity). Daily 2 mocks of 30 mins.
- Days 8–15: Reasoning (puzzles, syllogism), DI sets, Current Affairs recap (3–4 months). Topic-wise quizzes.
- Days 16–23: Full-length mock tests on alternate days with analysis; revise weak areas; add computer notes.
- Days 24–28: Previous year questions, formula sheets, Hindi practice passages; light current affairs.
- Days 29–30: Final revision, exam-day strategy, sleep & hydration routine.
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