The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) successfully conducted the highly anticipated UP SI Exam for the 2026 recruitment drive. With approximately 10 lakh aspirants appearing for the examination to fill 4,543 vacancies across roles like SI (Confidential), ASI (Clerk), and ASI (Accounts), understanding the exam dynamics is crucial. This comprehensive breakdown evaluates the overall paper difficulty, shift-wise performance metrics, and section-by-section analysis for the examinations held on March 14th and 15th, 2026.
Overview of UP SI Exam Structure
The examination structure was meticulously organized to test candidates across four principal domains. The total duration of the exam was structured as 2 hours and 5 minutes. Every correct answer carried 2.5 marks, with no negative marking for incorrect responses, offering candidates a strategic advantage in maximizing their scores.
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UPSI Exam Sections Overview
Candidates must ensure they fulfill the qualifying criteria:
- General Hindi (40 questions, 100 marks, 35% qualifying)
- General Knowledge / Law & Constitution (40 questions, 100 marks, 35% qualifying)
- Numerical & Mental Ability (40 questions, 100 marks, 35% qualifying)
- Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning (40 questions, 100 marks, 35% qualifying)
UPSI 2026 Paper Structure Table
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 100 | 35% (35 marks) |
| General Knowledge / Law & Constitution | 40 | 100 | 35% (35 marks) |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 100 | 35% (35 marks) |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | 40 | 100 | 35% (35 marks) |
| Total | 160 | 400 | 50% overall (200 marks) |
Shift Timings
The exam followed a standard two-shift schedule across both operational days:
| Shifts | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 10 am to 12 noon |
| Shift 2 | 3 pm to 5 pm |
UP SI Exam Analysis: March 15, 2026
The examination on March 15th presented a balanced challenge. The overall exam difficulty for March 14th and 15th was rated as Easy to Moderate. The Numerical & Mental Ability section was described as calculative and time-consuming, requiring rigorous problem-solving skills.
March 15 Difficulty Level
| Sections | Shift 1 Difficulty Level | Shift 2 Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | Easy | Easy |
| General Knowledge / Law & Constitution | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | Easy | Easy |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
March 15 Good Attempts
| Sections | No. of Questions | Good Attempts (Shift 1) | Good Attempts (Shift 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 31-34 | 32-35 |
| General Knowledge / Law & Constitution | 40 | 29-31 | 28-32 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 32-34 | 33-35 |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | 40 | 30-33 | 31-33 |
| Total | 160 | 122-132 | 124-135 |
UP SI Exam Analysis: March 14, 2026
Day one of the exam window on March 14th maintained a consistent pattern with similar levels of question distribution and conceptual clarity requirements across shifts.
March 14 Difficulty Level
| Sections | Shift 1 Difficulty Level | Shift 2 Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | Easy | Easy |
| General Knowledge / Law & Constitution | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | Easy |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
March 14 Good Attempts
| Sections | No. of Questions | Good Attempts (Shift 1) | Good Attempts (Shift 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 40 | 32-35 | 31-34 |
| General Knowledge / Law & Constitution | 40 | 28-32 | 29-31 |
| Numerical & Mental Ability | 40 | 33-35 | 32-34 |
| Mental Aptitude / IQ / Reasoning | 40 | 31-33 | 30-33 |
| Total | 160 | 124-135 | 122-132 |
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