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UP Police SI Complete Book Set & Practice Workbook
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Books aligned to the latest UP Police SI syllabus — theory, solved examples and practice questions.
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Best Books & Mock Tests for UP Police SI 2026
UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment · UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (civil police) and Platoon Commanders in Uttar Pradesh.
Best books for UP Police SI — in the order to buy
Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.
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Know Your State: Uttar Pradesh
Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications
State-specific history, geography, economy and culture of Uttar Pradesh — essential for Uttar Pradesh state exams.
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Lucent's General Knowledge
Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra · Lucent Publications
Compact, exam-oriented coverage of static GK asked in almost every objective exam.
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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand
Covers every reasoning topic asked in SSC, Railway and State exams.
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand
Chapter-wise concepts and thousands of solved questions for arithmetic.
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Lucent's General Science
Ravi Bhushan · Lucent Publications
Quick revision of physics, chemistry and biology at the level asked in SSC, Railway and State exams.
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Objective General English
S.P. Bakshi · Arihant Publications
Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension practice for objective English sections.
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Best mock tests & practice sets for UP Police SI
Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.
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UP Police SI Full-Length Mock Test Series
EduJha
Full-length mocks on the latest UP Police SI pattern with solutions and performance analysis.
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UP Police SI Topic-wise Practice Sets
EduJha
Chapter and topic-wise practice sets for General Hindi, Law & Constitution, Numerical & Mental Ability and more, to fix weak areas fast.
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UP Police SI Previous Year Papers with Solutions
EduJha
Practise previous UP Police SI papers in a timed, exam-like format with solutions.
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Official UP Police SI notification, syllabus & papers
UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.
Visit official siteUP Police SI at a glance
Conducted by
UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Level
State
Frequency
Annual
Mode
Online (CBT)
Eligibility
Graduate; age 21–28.
Official website
https://uppbpb.gov.inDates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.
Exam pattern
- 1Online written exam
- 2Document verification & PST
- 3PET
Syllabus — key subjects
General HindiLaw & ConstitutionNumerical & Mental AbilityMental Aptitude & Reasoning
How to prepare for UP Police SI
STEP 1
Month 1 — Foundation
Read the official syllabus and solve one previous UP Police SI paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.
STEP 2
Months 2–3 — Concepts
Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.
STEP 3
Month 4 — Mock phase
Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.
STEP 4
Last 30 days — Revision
Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.
UP Police SI — frequently asked questions
Which is the best mock test for UP Police SI 2026?
TestsYou recommends the EduJha UP Police SI mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.
Which are the best books for UP Police SI preparation?
The most recommended books for UP Police SI are: Know Your State: Uttar Pradesh by Arihant Experts; Lucent's General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra; A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal; Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal. Start with the EduJha UP Police SI book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.
What is UP Police SI?
UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment (UP Police SI) is conducted by UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (civil police) and Platoon Commanders in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the eligibility for UP Police SI?
Graduate; age 21–28. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://uppbpb.gov.in.
What is the UP Police SI exam pattern?
UP Police SI is conducted in the following stage(s): Online written exam; Document verification & PST; PET. Mode: Online (CBT).
What is the UP Police SI syllabus?
The main subjects/sections of UP Police SI are: General Hindi, Law & Constitution, Numerical & Mental Ability, Mental Aptitude & Reasoning. Download the detailed syllabus from https://uppbpb.gov.in.
How often is UP Police SI conducted?
UP Police SI is held once a year. Dates are announced by UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) in the official notification.
How to crack UP Police SI in the first attempt?
(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.
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