The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification for UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025. This is a large-scale recruitment drive for 41,424 Home Guard posts across various districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates who have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board and meet the prescribed age and physical standards are eligible to apply online. Interested applicants must carefully read the complete notification before submitting the application form.
Important Dates – UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025
Event
Date
Online Application Start
18 November 2025
Last Date to Apply Online
17 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment
17 December 2025
Admit Card
Available Soon
Examination Date
25, 26 & 27 April 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹400/-
SC / ST
₹300/-
Payment Mode: Fee can be paid only through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board.
Appearing candidates are not eligible.
Age Limit (as per notification)
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Date of Birth Range
01 July 1995 to 01 July 2007
Age Relaxation
As per UP government rules
Vacancy Details – Total Posts: 41,424
District-wise vacancies have been released for all districts of Uttar Pradesh. Major districts with high vacancies include Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Hardoi, Sitapur, and Gorakhpur.
Category-wise Summary
Category
Total Posts
General
16,550
SC
8,645
ST
808
OBC
11,090
EWS
4,331
Total
41,424
(Detailed district-wise vacancy data is available in the official notification.)
Physical Standards – UP Home Guard 2025
Height Requirements
Category
Height
Male (Gen / OBC / SC)
168 cm
Male (ST)
160 cm
Female (Gen / OBC / SC)
152 cm
Female (ST)
147 cm
Chest (Male Only)
Category
Chest
Gen / OBC / SC
79–84 cm
ST
77–82 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Category
Running Requirement
Male
4.8 KM in 28 Minutes
Female
2.4 KM in 16 Minutes
Written Examination Pattern
Subject
Questions
Marks
Time
General Knowledge (GK)
100
100
2 Hours
Selection Process – UP Home Guard Bharti 2025
The selection process includes the following stages:
Written Examination
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on merit and successful completion of all stages.
How to Apply Online – UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025
Follow the steps below to apply online:
Visit the official UPPRPB website
Click on UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online
