UP Police Constable 2026: Age Limit Clarified by UPPRPB, 3-Year Relaxation Confirmed; Home Guard Rule Explained
UP Police Constable 2026 Age Limit Update:
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), Lucknow, has issued an official clarification to clear confusion regarding the age limit, one-time age relaxation, and Home Guard reservation for the upcoming UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026.
As per the board, the original age criteria under Rule-10 remain applicable, along with a one-time 3-year age relaxation granted by the Uttar Pradesh Government. The board has also clearly explained how Home Guard reservation will be applied.
UP Police Constable 2026: What Is the Issue?
In recent days, candidates raised queries regarding:
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Applicable age limit
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Whether the 3-year age relaxation is valid
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Whether Home Guards get extra age relaxation
UPPRPB has now clarified all points through an official notice to avoid misinformation.
Original Age Limit Under Rule-10 (UP Police Constable 2026)
As per UP Police Constable & Head Constable Service Rules, 2015 (Rule-10), age is calculated as on 1 July of the recruitment year.
Basic Age Criteria:
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Male Candidates:
Minimum 18 years | Maximum 22 years -
Female Candidates:
Minimum 18 years | Maximum 25 years
Reserved category candidates will get age relaxation only as per applicable government orders.
One-Time 3-Year Age Relaxation (Confirmed)
The Uttar Pradesh Government issued an order on 5 January 2026, granting a one-time age relaxation of 3 years for all categories in UP Police Constable direct recruitment.
Important Points:
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✔ This 3-year relaxation is valid for UP Police Constable 2026
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✔ It applies equally to all categories
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✔ UPPRPB has already implemented this relaxation
➡️ This is a one-time relaxation, not a permanent change.
Home Guard Reservation: Official Clarification
UPPRPB has also clarified the rules related to Home Guard candidates, as per Government Order dated 25 January 1995.
Reservation for Home Guards:
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Police Department: 5% posts reserved
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PAC: 5% posts reserved
Eligibility Conditions for Home Guard Candidates:
A Home Guard candidate will be considered eligible only if:
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Age is between 18 and 25 years
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Minimum 3 years of continuous Home Guard service completed
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Age falls within the prescribed limit of their own vertical category
❗ No Extra Age Relaxation for Home Guards
The board has clearly stated:
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Home Guards do NOT get any additional age relaxation
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Reservation is applicable within the normal age limit only
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Home Guard category does not override age rules
This clarification refers to UPPRPB notice dated 08 January 2026.
Key Takeaways for Candidates
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✔ Recruitment year is 2026
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✔ Rule-10 age limit applies
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✔ One-time 3-year age relaxation is valid
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✔ Home Guard reservation exists but without extra age benefit
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✔ Eligibility must be assessed only using official notices
Advisory from UPPRPB
UPPRPB has advised candidates to:
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Rely only on official notifications and government orders
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Avoid social media rumors and unofficial claims
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Carefully calculate eligibility before applying
🔎 NaukriBee Insight
If your age falls outside the relaxed limit even after adding 3 years, you will not be eligible, even if you are a Home Guard.
Age eligibility is non-negotiable.
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