Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB)

UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Exam

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 18/11/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 17/12/2025 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 17/12/2025
  • Correction Date: 18/12/2025 to 24/12/2025
  • Written Exam Date: 25/01/2026 to 28/01/2026 (Announced)
  • Admit Card Available: To be announced
  • Result Announced: To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC: ₹400/-
  • EWS: ₹400/-
  • SC / ST: ₹300/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years (as on 01/07/2025)
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (Qualifying) > Physical Standard Test (PST) > Physical Efficiency Test (PET) > Document Verification & Medical Exam

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 41,424

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details
Home Guard (Male & Female) 41,424
  • Passed Class 10th (High School) Exam from any recognized board in India
  • Age Limit: 18-30 Years for UR/EWS, Relaxation as per rules
  • Physical Standards as specified below

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Category General/OBC/SC Category General/OBC/SC
Height 168 cm | 160 ST Height 152 cm | 147 ST
Weight Minimum 50 kg Weight Minimum 40 kg
Chest (Unexpanded) 79 cm | 77-82 ST - -
Chest (Expanded) 84 cm - -

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test Type Standards
4.8 KM Race Male: 28 minutes | Female: 2.4 KM in 16 minutes
Shot Put (4 Kg) Male/Female: 4.5 Meters (Minimum)
For more complete information, please read the UP Police Home Guard Notification 2025.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Home Guard: Pay Level 3 – ₹5,200 – ₹20,200/- (7th Pay Commission), with in-hand around ₹20,200/month plus allowances.
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, TA, medical & risk allowances, pension/insurance as per rules.
  • Job Security: State government post under UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board with structured pay, but promotion opportunities vary.
  • Career Growth: UP Home Guard does not have a fixed promotion ladder; any elevation to senior or supervisory roles depends on performance, experience, and decisions of commanding officers, not regular police-style promotions.

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

  • Exam Type: Objective Type (MCQ) Written Exam
  • Total Questions: 100 General Knowledge / Current Affairs Questions for 100 Marks
  • Duration: 02 Hours
  • Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
  • Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:50 (High competition)
  • Preparation Time: 03-06 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

Exam Centers

  • Uttar Pradesh: All Major Districts (Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj, etc.)
  • Center Allocation: Based on Candidate's Choice & Availability
  • Check Admit Card for Exact Center Address

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