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UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025

UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 is a large-scale recruitment drive conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). The recruitment aims to appoint Home Guard volunteers for maintaining law and order, disaster management, traffic control, election duties, and public safety across Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates who have passed Class 10 are eligible to apply for this recruitment. The selection process includes a written examination, physical tests, document verification, and medical examination. Selected candidates will receive a daily duty allowance as per government norms. This recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates seeking government service and wishing to serve society.

Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2025 is a major drive by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) to recruit 41,424 Home Guard volunteers across the state. This recruitment is one of the largest in recent years and attracts 10th-pass candidates seeking a government role with duty allowance and growth opportunities.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	18 November 2025
Online Application Start	18 November 2025
Application End	17 December 2025
Written Exam	To be announced
Admit Card	Before exam (TBA)

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 41,424 Home Guard positions across UP.
Reservation: Includes reservations for women (around 20% of posts) and categories as per norms.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Age Limit

Category	Age Requirement
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	30 years
Age Relaxation	Applicable for reserved categories as per government rules
Age calculated as on 01 July 2025

Application Fees

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs 400
SC / ST	Rs 300
Fee can be paid via debit/credit/net banking/UPI or other online modes

Physical Standards & Fitness

Candidates must meet minimum physical criteria. Exact standards may vary by category and gender

Male

Height: ~168 cm (general)
Chest: ~79–84 cm (normal)
Running/Endurance: ~4.8 km in 28 mins *

Female

Height: ~152 cm
Weight: Minimum 40 kg
Running: ~2.4 km in 16 mins *

(Standards may vary slightly; final details will be in official notification)

Mode of Selection

Written Examination (objective type)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Exam
Final selection is based on performance across these stages.

Documents Required

Before applying, keep scanned copies of these ready:

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof
10th Class Marksheet & Certificate
Residence / Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Birth Certificate
Passport Photo & Signature
Mobile Number & Email ID

Salary & Allowances

Home Guard volunteers are typically paid duty allowance, commonly around Rs 600 per day plus Dearness Allowance (DA) and other benefits as per government norms.

How to Apply Online

Visit the official UPPRPB portal: uppbpb.gov.in
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) first.
Log in with your credentials.
Fill the Home Guard Recruitment form.
Upload scanned documents and photo/signature.
Pay application fee online.
Submit and download confirmation.
Save or print your application for records.