UP Police Admit Card Download – Step-by-Step Process, Exam Center Instructions & ID Proof Rules (2026)

The UP Police recruitment is one of the biggest government job drives in India. With 32,679 Constable vacancies and thousands more for SI, ASI, and Computer Operator posts in the 2025-26 cycle, crores of aspirants across Uttar Pradesh are preparing for their exam dates.

And every single one of them needs to do one thing before they walk into the exam hall: download the admit card correctly — and know exactly what to carry, what to leave behind, and what will happen at the centre gate.

UP Police exams now use biometric verification — fingerprint scanning and facial recognition — at every exam centre before entry. One wrong move, one missing document, one prohibited item, and you may be turned away from an exam you spent months preparing for.

This guide covers everything: how to download the admit card, what the hall ticket contains, the full ID proof rules, biometric verification process, exam centre instructions, and what is strictly prohibited inside the hall.

Current UP Police Exam Status (2026)

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) — also known as UPPBPB — is the official body that conducts all UP Police recruitment examinations. Its official website is uppbpb.gov.in.

Active recruitment drives in 2025-26:

How to Download UP Police Admit Card (Step by Step)

Admit cards for all UP Police posts are released on the official portal: uppbpb.gov.in.

UPPBPB typically releases admit cards 7 to 15 days before the exam date.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Open your browser and go directly to uppbpb.gov.in. Do not use any third-party website — fake portals exist that mimic the official page.

On the homepage, look for the “Admit Card / Hall Ticket” section or a notification banner for the specific exam (e.g., “UP Police Constable Admit Card 2026 – Download Here”).

Step 2: Click the Relevant Admit Card Link

Each recruitment drive has a separate admit card link. Make sure you click the correct one for your specific post (Constable / SI / ASI / Computer Operator).

Step 3: Enter Login Credentials

The admit card login page will ask for:

• Registration Number (generated during application).

• Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format).

Click “Submit” or “Login.”

Step 4: Forgot Registration Number?

If you have forgotten your Registration Number:

1. Click the “Forgot Registration Number” link on the login page.

2. Enter your Aadhaar Number or registered Mobile Number along with your Date of Birth.

3. Click “Get Registration Number.”

4. Your registration number will be displayed — note it down immediately.

Step 5: Download and Print the Admit Card

After login, your admit card will be displayed on screen.

• Verify all details carefully before printing.

• Download the PDF and save it to your device and cloud storage.

• Print at least 2 copies — one for the exam, one as backup.

• Use A4 size paper for printing.

• Print in black and white is acceptable, but the photograph must be clearly visible.

What Is Printed on the UP Police Admit Card

Every UP Police admit card contains the following information:

• Candidate’s full name.

• Father’s name.

• Registration/roll number.

• Category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

• Date and time of examination.

• Exam centre name and full address.

• Shift (Morning: 10 AM–12 PM or Afternoon: 3 PM–5 PM, depending on batch).

• Candidate’s passport-size photograph.

• Candidate’s signature and/or thumb impression space.

• Gender.

• Invigilator’s signature space.

• Important exam day instructions.

Verify every detail the moment you download the admit card. If anything is incorrect — especially your name, date of birth, or exam centre — contact UPPBPB helpdesk immediately.​

ID Proof Rules for UP Police Exam 2026

This is one of the most critical and most misunderstood sections for candidates. The rules for ID proof in UP Police exams are stricter than most other government exams because of the biometric verification system.​​

Aadhaar Card Is Mandatory for Most Candidates

For UP Police exams from 2024 onwards, candidates who provided Aadhaar details during application are required to carry their Aadhaar Card to the exam centre.​

This is because the biometric verification system at the exam gate uses Aadhaar Authentication as the primary or backup verification method:

• Primary check: Fingerprint scan matched against application biometric data.

• Secondary check: Facial recognition matched against the photo on the admit card.

• Tertiary/backup: Aadhaar Authentication — if fingerprint or facial recognition is inconclusive, your Aadhaar is used for final identity confirmation.​

Important: The Aadhaar Card must be the 12-digit physical Aadhaar card — printed original or m-Aadhaar. Masked Aadhaar (showing only last 4 digits) is not acceptable for biometric verification.​

For Candidates Who Did Not Provide Aadhaar During Application

Candidates who did not link Aadhaar at the time of application must carry Aadhaar Card plus at least one additional valid government photo ID from the approved list:​

• e-Aadhaar (downloaded from UIDAI website).

• Voter ID Card.

• Passport.

• Driving Licence.

Full Approved ID Proof List (Any One Required)

Always carry Aadhaar as the primary ID, with one additional ID as backup. Do not rely solely on PAN Card or college ID — if the biometric system has any issue, the Aadhaar-based authentication is the fallback.

Biometric Verification at the Exam Centre – Full Process

The UP government implemented mandatory biometric verification at all UP Police exam centres to prevent impersonation — a problem that had plagued earlier exams.

Here is exactly what happens when you arrive at the exam gate:

Stage 1: Physical Frisking

Before entering the building, all candidates go through:

• Physical body frisking by same-gender examination staff.

• Hand-held metal detector check.

• Bag and pockets check for prohibited items.

Arrive well before the reporting time for this stage alone. At large centres with 300–500 candidates, frisking can take 45–90 minutes.

Stage 2: Document Check at Gate

An examination official checks:

• Your printed admit card — original must be present.

• Your photo ID (Aadhaar preferred).

• That the photograph on your admit card matches your face.

Stage 3: Biometric Verification (Fingerprint + Facial Recognition)

This is the unique security layer for UP Police exams:

1. Fingerprint scan: Your fingerprint is scanned using a biometric device. It is matched against the fingerprint data captured during the application process (if Aadhaar was provided) or during a prior exam stage.

2. Facial recognition: A camera captures your face in real-time and compares it against the photograph submitted in your application.

3. If both match: you receive a green clearance and proceed to the exam hall.

4. If either is inconclusive: Aadhaar Authentication is performed — you provide your Aadhaar number and a one-time biometric verification is done on-the-spot.

What if biometric fails legitimately? If your fingerprints are faded due to manual work (a common issue for daily labour workers), inform the centre superintendent. Centre staff are trained to handle such cases — alternative verification procedures are available.​

Stage 4: Entry to Exam Hall and OMR Registration

Once cleared by biometrics:​​

• You are assigned to your seat based on roll number.

• The invigilator will take your signature and thumb impression on their record sheet.

• You paste your passport-size photograph in the designated space on the admit card and OMR sheet.

• The invigilator signs your admit card — retain this for all future reference.

Exam Reporting Time – Arrive Early, Not On Time

This is the instruction most candidates underestimate until they experience the frisking queue firsthand.

Candidates arriving after gate closure time are not allowed entry — no exceptions. The gate closure is strict in UP Police exams because biometric verification takes time and the queue must be cleared before the exam begins.​​

Practical advice:

• If your centre is in a different city, reach the city the day before the exam.

• If the centre is in the same city, leave home at least 2 hours before your arrival target, accounting for traffic and finding the exact building.

• Do a centre reconnaissance visit the day before the exam if you have never been to that area.​

What to Carry to the UP Police Exam Centre

Mandatory Items

Items Allowed Inside Exam Hall

• Printed admit card.

• Aadhaar / photo ID.

• Blue or black ballpoint pen (only — no gel pens in some centres; carry both to be safe).

• A transparent water bottle (some centres allow this).​

• Medicines (if required for medical condition — declare to invigilator before exam; carry prescription as proof).​

What Is Strictly Prohibited in the UP Police Exam Hall

UP Police exams carry a zero-tolerance policy on prohibited items. Carrying any of these — even accidentally — can get you disqualified and barred from future exams.​​

Prohibited Electronic Devices

• Mobile phones and smartphones (strictly banned — must be left outside or at home).

• Smartwatches and digital watches — only analogue watches without calculator functions are allowed.

• Bluetooth earphones / hearing devices (unless prescribed medically).​

• Calculators of any kind.​​

• Laptops, tablets, or any electronic device.

• Electronic pens or digital styluses.​

Note on jammers: Signal jammers are deployed at all UP Police exam centres. Even if someone manages to bring a phone in, it will not receive signal — and the device will be detected during frisking anyway.​

Prohibited Items (Physical)

• Books, handwritten notes, printed study material, and chits of any kind.​​

• Pencil box, scale, compass, or eraser (these are not needed for OMR-based exams and are considered potential cheat tools).​

• Sunglasses (style or tinted).​

• Caps, hats, or any headwear (not applicable for religious headwear with prior permission).​

• Heavy jewellery — specifically gold jewellery of any kind.​​

• Bags, purses, or pouches — even small ones.

• Food items of any kind.​​

• Wallet with any digital cards, chit, or paper.​

What To Do With Your Phone and Bag

Most exam centres do NOT have a facility to keep your belongings safely. Leave your mobile phone, bag, and all prohibited items at home — or in your vehicle if you drove to the centre.

Do not bring them expecting to deposit somewhere — there may be no deposit facility, and you will not be allowed re-entry once you leave the gate area.​

UP Police Exam Pattern – Quick Reference

Understanding the exam pattern helps you manage time during the 2-hour written test.

UP Police Constable Written Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline (OMR-based).​

• Duration: 2 hours.​

• Negative marking: 0.5 marks deducted per wrong answer.

• Medium: Hindi.​

After the Written Exam – Next Stages

Clearing the written exam is the first stage. A UP Police Constable or SI appointment involves multiple further stages:

1. Written Exam (OMR-based) — covered above.

2. Document Verification (DV) — shortlisted candidates submit original documents: educational certificates, category certificates, domicile proof, residence certificate, and character certificate.

3. Physical Standard Test (PST) — height and chest measurement for Constable; height for SI.​

4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):​

   • Male Constable: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes.

   • Female Constable: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes.

5. Medical Examination — conducted at a government hospital.

6. Final Merit List — prepared based on written exam marks only (PET/PST are qualifying in nature).​

UPPBPB Official Helpdesk Contacts

If you face any admit card issue — download problem, wrong details, biometric mismatch — contact UPPBPB directly:

• Official Website: uppbpb.gov.in

• Office Address: UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, 182/183, Shyam Nagar, Kanpur Road, Lucknow – 226 012

• Phone: 0522-2208777 / 0522-4150100

• Email: uppbpb@nic.in

Always email for documented communication — include your Registration Number, Name, Date of Birth, and a clear description of the problem.

FAQs

Q. Is Aadhaar Card mandatory for UP Police exam entry?
For candidates who provided Aadhaar during application, yes — Aadhaar is the primary biometric verification document. Candidates who did not provide Aadhaar must carry it along with another valid government photo ID.​​

Q. Can I download the UP Police admit card from my mobile phone?
Yes, the admit card can be downloaded on mobile. However, you must carry a printed hard copy to the exam centre — a digital copy on your phone screen is not accepted.

Q. What if my photo on the admit card is blurry or incorrect?
Contact UPPBPB helpdesk immediately with your Registration Number and a written request. Also carry your original Aadhaar and another photo ID to the centre and inform the Centre Superintendent before the exam starts.​

Q. Can I wear a watch inside the UP Police exam hall?
Only a simple analogue watch without any calculator or digital display. Smart watches, digital watches, and any watch with Bluetooth or internet functionality are strictly prohibited.

Q. What happens if I arrive late at the exam centre?
Candidates arriving after the gate closes (typically 1 hour before exam start) are not permitted entry under any circumstances. No exceptions are made.​​

Q. Is there negative marking in the UP Police Constable written exam?
Yes. 0.5 marks (half mark) are deducted for every wrong answer. Do not attempt questions you are completely uncertain about.

Q. How many rounds of frisking happen at UP Police exam centres?
Two rounds: first a physical body frisk and metal detector check at the outer gate, then a document + biometric check at the entry point to the building. Both are mandatory.