The numbers
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the answer key for the UP SI written exam conducted on March 14 and 15, 2026. This pivotal document comes shortly after the examination, which saw a staggering 1,577,760 candidates apply for just 4,543 Sub-Inspector positions.
Of those who applied, 1,077,403 candidates appeared for the exam, which took place across 1,090 centers in 75 districts. The answer key, made available on March 23, 2026, serves as a crucial tool for candidates to calculate their expected marks and gain insight into their performance.
The exam consisted of 160 questions, with a total of 400 marks available. Candidates were rewarded with 2.5 marks for each correct answer, and notably, there was no negative marking, which may have encouraged more confident guessing among test-takers.
For those looking to contest any discrepancies in the answer key, the UPPRPB has provided a window for objections until March 26, 2026. Candidates must utilize their login details to access and download the provisional response sheet from the official website, www.uppbpb.gov.in.
As the evaluation process unfolds, the expected cut-off marks for the General category are projected to be between 297 and 305. This benchmark will be critical for many candidates as they await the final results and potential placement in the police force.
The release of the answer key is not just a procedural formality; it plays an essential role in ensuring transparency in the evaluation process. Candidates can compare their answers with the official key, allowing them to gauge their performance accurately and prepare for the next steps in the recruitment process.
As the deadline for raising objections approaches, candidates are encouraged to review the answer key carefully. Observers are keenly watching how many objections will be raised and how they might affect the final results. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the number of candidates who will challenge the key, but the anticipation is palpable as many hope for a favorable outcome.
