UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 41,424 Posts

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UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced the enrollment for a total of 41,424 vacant posts of Home Guards across all districts of Uttar Pradesh. The enrollment process is for both Male and Female candidates. Enrolled Home Guards will be called for duty and will receive a duty allowance of ₹600/- per day, along with Dearness Allowance (DA) as determined by the State Government from time to time

2. UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025 . Important Dates (Page 7)

Detail Start Date Last Date Page No.
Online Application Submission Start Date 18.11.2025 17.12.2025 P. 7
Application Fee Submission Last Date 18.11.2025 17.12.2025 P. 7
Fee Adjustment Last Date 18.11.2025 20.12.2025 P. 7

3. UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025 : Number of Posts and Category-wise Vacancy Details

Total Number of Posts: 41,424 Post Name: Home Guard (Male/Female

The total 41,424 posts are distributed across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The category-wise distribution across all districts is as follows:

UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Category-wise Total Vacancies (Page 3)

S. No. Category Total Vacancies Page No.
1 Unreserved (UR) (Sum of all 75 Districts) P. 1-3
2 Scheduled Caste (SC) (Sum of all 75 Districts) P. 1-3
3 Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Sum of all 75 Districts) P. 1-3
4 Other Backward Class (OBC) (Sum of all 75 Districts) P. 1-3
5 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Sum of all 75 Districts) P. 1-3
Total Grand Total Vacancies 41,424 P. 3

UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Example of District-wise Category Breakdown (Page 1-3)

S. No. District Unreserved SC ST OBC EWS Total Posts
1 Agra 495 258 24 332 123 1232
2 Firozabad 196 101 9 130 48 484
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75 Chandauli 141 73 7 94 35 350

(Note: For the full district-wise breakdown, please refer to the official notification, Pages 1-3). CLICK HERE

UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Horizontal Reservation Breakdown (Pages 4-6)

Reservation Type Percentage Page No.
Dependents of Freedom Fighters 2% P. 4
Ex-Servicemen 5% P. 4
Women (Female) 20% P. 4

A.UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Educational Qualification (Page 8)

  • Candidates must have passed the 10th Class (High School) examination from a Board established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Uttar Pradesh Government.

  • Candidates who are appearing or have appeared in the 10th class examination are not eligible

B. UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Age Limit (As of 01-07-2025) (Page 9)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years

  • Maximum Age: 30 Years 

  • Candidates must have been born not earlier than 01-07-1995 and not later than 01-07-2007.

UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Age Relaxation Table (Page 9)

S. No. Category Maximum Age Relaxation Date of Birth Must Be Between Page No.
1 General / EWS No Relaxation 01.07.1995 to 01.07.2007 P. 9
2 SC/ST/OBC (UP Domicile only) 5 Years 01.07.1990 to 01.07.2007 P. 9
3 Ex-Servicemen (UP State) 3 years after deducting service period Resultant age should not exceed 33 years as of 01.07.2025 P. 9

5. UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Application Fee (Page 7)

S. No. Category Application Fee Page No.
1 General / EWS / OBC ₹400/- P. 7
2 Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe ₹300/- P. 7

6. UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Selection Process & Syllabus

A. Selection Procedure (Page 7, 10)

Selection will be based on the merit of marks obtained in the Written Examination and marks obtained under Preferential Qualifications.

B. Written Examination Structure (Page 10)

Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Duration Minimum Qualifying Marks Page No.
General Knowledge (Objective Type) 100 100 Marks 2 Hours (120 Minutes) 25% P. 10

  • Each question carries 1 Mark.

  • The exam will be OMR-based (Pen and Paper).

C. Preferential Qualifications (Page 8-9)

Candidates possessing the following qualifications will be awarded extra marks, which will be added to the written exam score to determine merit.

Qualification Type Detail Marks Page No.
NCC Certificate ‘C’ Certificate: 3 Marks; ‘B’ Certificate: 2 Marks; ‘A’ Certificate: 1 Mark 1 to 3 Marks P. 8
Bharat Scout & Guide Certificate Holder 1 Mark P. 8
Aapda Mitra Training Certificate from UPSDMA 3 Marks (In addition to NCC/Scout marks) P. 8
Driving Licence Valid Driving Licence for Four-Wheeler Vehicles 1 Mark (In addition to NCC/Scout marks) P. 9

(Note: Candidates with multiple qualifications under the NCC/Scout category (Type 1) will only be awarded the marks for the highest-scoring certificate).

D.UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Syllabus (Page 10)

The written exam for the UP Home Guard Enrollment 2025 typically covers four main subjects. The selection process usually includes a Written Examination, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST), and a Medical Examination.

The key subjects and general exam pattern for the written test are outlined below.

📝UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: UP Home Guard Exam Pattern 2025

The written examination is an objective-type (Multiple Choice Question) test. The details may slightly vary based on the final official notification, but the general structure is:

Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Duration Negative Marking
General Knowledge (GK) 150* 300* 150 Minutes 0.5 marks per wrong answer
General Hindi Included within the 150 questions* Included within the 300 marks*    
Numerical & Mental Ability Included within the 150 questions* Included within the 300 marks*    
Mental Aptitude/IQ/Reasoning Ability Included within the 150 questions* Included within the 300 marks*    
Total 150 300 2.5 Hours  

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the definitive breakdown.

7. UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: How to Apply

  • Mandatory Registration (OTR): Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying online.

  • Online Mode Only: Applications are invited only through the online mode. No other means of application will be accepted. 

  • Document Upload: Candidates must ensure they upload their educational, reservation-related, and other necessary certificates along with the application form.

8.UP Home Guards Recruitment 2025: Important Tips and Tricks for Exam Preparation

  • Master General Knowledge: Since the entire paper is based on General Knowledge (GK), focus on a wide range of topics, including:

    • Current Affairs (National and International)

    • Indian History and Culture

    • Indian Geography

    • Indian Polity and Constitution

    • Economy

    • General Science

    • Specific Focus: General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh.

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    Practice Objective Questions: The exam is objective (OMR-based). Practice mock tests and previous year’s papers to improve speed and accuracy.

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    Aim Higher than Minimum: The minimum qualifying mark is 25%, but the final selection is based on merit. Aim for the highest possible score to secure your position.

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    Secure Preferential Marks: If you hold any preferential qualification (NCC/Scout/Aapda Mitra/4-Wheeler DL), ensure you have the valid certificates and claim the marks, as they can significantly boost your final score

Important Links for UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025

DescriptionLink
Official Website (UPPRPB)https://uppbpb.gov.in/
Online Application / OTR LinkWill be available on the Official Website (https://uppbpb.gov.in/)
Download Detailed Official Notification PDFCheck the ‘Information/Notice’ section on the Official Website.
Official Website of the Home Guard Department (UP)https://homeguard.up.gov.in/
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