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UP Police Home Guard Exam Date 2025 Released

Updated: 18 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced the exam dates for the UP Police Home Guard Posts. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted from April 25 to April 27, 2026.

📅 Important Dates - UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025

  • Notification Date : 18 November 2025

  • Application Start Date : 18 November 2025

  • Last Date : 17 December 2025

  • Fee Payment Last Date : 17 December 2025

  • Correction Date : 18-21 December 2025

  • Exam Date : 25 April, 26 April, 27 April 2026

  • Admit Card : Notify Soon

👤 Age Limit - UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025

  • Age Limit As On 01 July 2025

  • Minimum : 18 Years

  • Maximum : 30 Years

  • Age Relaxation as per UP Police Home Guard Recruitment Rules.

💰 Application Fee - UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025

  • General, EWS, OBC : Rs. 400/-

  • SC, ST : Rs. 300/-

  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Vacancies - UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025

Total Vacancies: 41424

category Vacancies
General16650
EWS4331
OBC11090
SC8645
ST808

🎓 Post Qualifications - UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025

  • Candidates who have passed their Class 10th (High School) Examination from Any Recognized Board in India will be eligible for this recruitment.

  • All candidates must read the official information completely before applying.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: What is the total number of vacancies for Home Guards in Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: A total of 41,424 vacant posts for Home Guards across all districts of Uttar Pradesh have been sanctioned for enrollment.

Q 2: What is the daily duty allowance for Home Guards?

Answer: The daily duty allowance for enrolled Home Guards will be Rs. 600/-. Additionally, dearness allowance will be provided by the state government from time to time.

Q 3: What is the application fee for the Home Guard enrollment process?

Answer: The application fee is Rs. 400/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Rs. 300/- for SC/ST candidates.

Q 4: What are the nationality criteria for Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: An applicant must be either a citizen of India, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent residence, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania) with the intention of permanent residence in India.

Q 5: What is the minimum educational qualification required for Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: Candidates must have passed the 10th class from a board established by law in India or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Uttar Pradesh Government.

Q 6: Are there any age relaxations for reserved categories in Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: Yes, a relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit is applicable for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Class candidates who are original residents of Uttar Pradesh.

Q 7: What are the minimum physical standards for male candidates (height and chest) for Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: For General/OBC/SC male candidates, the minimum height is 168 cm, chest without expansion is 79 cm, and with expansion is 84 cm. For ST male candidates, the minimum height is 160 cm, chest without expansion is 77 cm, and with expansion is 82 cm. A minimum 5 cm chest expansion is mandatory.

Q 8: What are the minimum physical standards for female candidates (height and weight) for Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: For General/OBC/SC female candidates, the minimum height is 152 cm. For ST female candidates, the minimum height is 147 cm. The minimum weight for all female candidates is 40 kg.

Q 9: What are the requirements for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: Male candidates must complete a 4.8 km race in 28 minutes, and female candidates must complete a 2.4 km race in 16 minutes. Candidates failing to complete the race within the stipulated time will not be eligible.

Q 10: Will there be a waiting list for Home Guard enrollment?

Answer: No, there will be no waiting list prepared for Home Guard enrollment.