The Uttar Pradesh government has officially released the UP Home Guard Notification 2026 for a total of 41,424 Home Guard vacancies across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive is ideal for candidates who have passed Class 10 and want to serve in public safety and civil defence. In this blog, we have provided all the details related to the eligibility criteria, important dates, district-wise vacancy details, along with a direct link to download the Notification PDF.
When was the UP Home Guard Notification 2026 released?
The UP Home Guard Notification 2026 was released in November 2025 by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) for enrolling Home Guards in different districts of the state. The notification covers all the details regarding the number of vacancies, important dates, eligibility conditions, selection stages, and district-wise vacancy distribution.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST, PET, Document Verification |
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Download the UP Home Guard Notification PDF
The UP Home Guard Notification has been released in PDF format, covering all the details related to the vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and more. The direct link to download the UP Home Guard Notification PDF is provided below.
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What are the important dates for UP Home Guard recruitment 2026?
The important dates related to the UP Home Guard Notification include the notification release date, followed by the application dates and the exam date. The details of these dates are provided in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Fee Payment Start Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 December 2025 |
| Fee Adjustment Last Date | 20 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 25, 26, and 27 April 2026 |
How many vacancies has been released for UP Home Guard post?
A total of 41,424 vacancies have been announced for the UP Home Guard Enrollment 2026. These vacancies are distributed across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh and divided among different categories such as General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS.
| S. No. | District | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Agra | 495 | 258 | 24 | 332 | 123 | 1232 |
| 2 | Firozabad | 196 | 101 | 9 | 130 | 48 | 484 |
| 3 | Mainpuri | 155 | 80 | 7 | 103 | 38 | 383 |
| 4 | Mathura | 198 | 102 | 9 | 132 | 48 | 489 |
| 5 | Aligarh | 342 | 179 | 17 | 230 | 85 | 853 |
| 6 | Etah | 134 | 69 | 6 | 88 | 32 | 329 |
| 7 | Hathras | 201 | 103 | 9 | 133 | 49 | 495 |
| 8 | Kasganj | 123 | 62 | 5 | 80 | 29 | 299 |
| 9 | Bareilly | 306 | 159 | 15 | 205 | 76 | 761 |
| 10 | Badaun | 254 | 132 | 12 | 169 | 62 | 629 |
| 11 | Pilibhit | 182 | 94 | 9 | 121 | 45 | 451 |
| 12 | Shahjahanpur | 289 | 151 | 14 | 194 | 72 | 720 |
| 13 | Meerut | 278 | 144 | 13 | 185 | 68 | 688 |
| 14 | Ghaziabad | 42 | 21 | 2 | 27 | 10 | 102 |
| 15 | Bulandshahr | 266 | 139 | 13 | 179 | 66 | 663 |
| 16 | Baghpat | 90 | 45 | 4 | 58 | 21 | 218 |
| 17 | Hapur | 109 | 56 | 5 | 72 | 26 | 268 |
| 18 | Gautam Buddha Nagar | 170 | 88 | 8 | 113 | 42 | 421 |
| 19 | Moradabad | 186 | 97 | 9 | 124 | 46 | 462 |
| 20 | Rampur | 154 | 80 | 7 | 103 | 38 | 382 |
| 21 | Amroha | 143 | 74 | 7 | 95 | 35 | 354 |
| 22 | Bijnor | 231 | 120 | 11 | 154 | 57 | 573 |
| 23 | Sambhal | 225 | 117 | 11 | 151 | 56 | 560 |
| 24 | Saharanpur | 236 | 123 | 11 | 158 | 58 | 586 |
| 25 | Muzaffarnagar | 161 | 82 | 7 | 106 | 39 | 395 |
| 26 | Shamli | 125 | 64 | 6 | 82 | 30 | 307 |
| 27 | Ayodhya | 182 | 94 | 9 | 122 | 45 | 452 |
| 28 | Barabanki | 247 | 129 | 12 | 166 | 61 | 615 |
| 29 | Sultanpur | 222 | 115 | 11 | 148 | 55 | 551 |
| 30 | Ambedkar Nagar | 175 | 91 | 8 | 117 | 43 | 434 |
| 31 | Amethi | 182 | 95 | 9 | 122 | 45 | 453 |
| 32 | Chitrakoot | 99 | 50 | 4 | 65 | 24 | 242 |
| 33 | Hamirpur | 138 | 71 | 6 | 91 | 34 | 340 |
| 34 | Banda | 194 | 101 | 9 | 129 | 48 | 481 |
| 35 | Mahoba | 46 | 23 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 111 |
| 36 | Gonda | 332 | 173 | 16 | 223 | 82 | 826 |
| 37 | Bahraich | 266 | 138 | 13 | 177 | 65 | 659 |
| 38 | Balrampur | 222 | 115 | 11 | 148 | 55 | 551 |
| 39 | Shravasti | 90 | 46 | 4 | 59 | 22 | 221 |
| 40 | Jhansi | 184 | 95 | 9 | 123 | 45 | 456 |
| 41 | Lalitpur | 78 | 39 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 188 |
| 42 | Jalaun | 176 | 90 | 8 | 116 | 43 | 433 |
| 43 | Kanpur Nagar | 782 | 408 | 38 | 525 | 194 | 1947 |
| 44 | Kanpur Dehat | 154 | 79 | 7 | 102 | 38 | 380 |
| 45 | Etawah | 197 | 101 | 9 | 130 | 48 | 485 |
| 46 | Fatehgarh | 169 | 88 | 8 | 113 | 42 | 420 |
| 47 | Kannauj | 129 | 67 | 6 | 86 | 32 | 320 |
| 48 | Auraiya | 135 | 69 | 6 | 89 | 33 | 332 |
| 49 | Lucknow | 550 | 287 | 27 | 370 | 137 | 1371 |
| 50 | Hardoi | 430 | 225 | 21 | 289 | 107 | 1072 |
| 51 | Sitapur | 373 | 194 | 18 | 250 | 92 | 927 |
| 52 | Rae Bareli | 190 | 99 | 9 | 127 | 47 | 472 |
| 53 | Kheri | 254 | 132 | 12 | 169 | 62 | 629 |
| 54 | Unnao | 298 | 154 | 14 | 199 | 73 | 738 |
| 55 | Azamgarh | 348 | 182 | 17 | 234 | 86 | 867 |
| 56 | Mau | 130 | 66 | 6 | 85 | 31 | 318 |
| 57 | Ballia | 283 | 147 | 14 | 190 | 70 | 704 |
| 58 | Basti | 218 | 112 | 10 | 144 | 53 | 537 |
| 59 | Siddharth Nagar | 170 | 87 | 8 | 113 | 41 | 419 |
| 60 | Sant Kabir Nagar | 102 | 52 | 5 | 68 | 25 | 252 |
| 61 | Gorakhpur | 333 | 174 | 16 | 224 | 83 | 830 |
| 62 | Kushinagar | 251 | 131 | 12 | 168 | 62 | 624 |
| 63 | Deoria | 268 | 140 | 13 | 180 | 66 | 667 |
| 64 | Maharajganj | 186 | 97 | 9 | 124 | 46 | 462 |
| 65 | Mirzapur | 193 | 99 | 9 | 128 | 47 | 476 |
| 66 | Bhadohi | 19 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 43 |
| 67 | Sonbhadra | 101 | 52 | 5 | 67 | 25 | 250 |
| 68 | Prayagraj | 490 | 255 | 24 | 329 | 121 | 1219 |
| 69 | Fatehpur | 235 | 122 | 11 | 157 | 58 | 583 |
| 70 | Pratapgarh | 292 | 152 | 14 | 196 | 72 | 726 |
| 71 | Kaushambi | 118 | 60 | 5 | 78 | 29 | 290 |
| 72 | Varanasi | 403 | 210 | 20 | 271 | 100 | 1004 |
| 73 | Ghazipur | 279 | 145 | 13 | 187 | 69 | 693 |
| 74 | Jaunpur | 360 | 189 | 18 | 243 | 90 | 900 |
| 75 | Chandauli | 141 | 73 | 7 | 94 | 35 | 350 |
| Grand Total | 41,424 |
Horizontal reservation is also applicable for women, ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters. This large number of vacancies makes the UP Home Guard recruitment one of the biggest state-level enrollments.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|
| Women | 20% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5% |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | 2% |
What is the eligibility criteria to appear for the UP Home Guard 2026 exam?
To appear for the UP Home Guard 2026 exam, candidates must meet the basic conditions related to nationality, domicile, education, and age. Only candidates who belong to Uttar Pradesh and are permanent residents of the district they are applying for are eligible. The minimum educational qualification required is passing Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board. The age limit is fixed, but relaxation is given to reserved categories as per state government rules. Candidates must also be medically and physically fit to perform Home Guard duties.
| Section | Eligibility Details |
|---|
Nationality Domicile | Indian citizen Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962 Persons of Indian origin from specified countries intending permanent settlement in India Must be a permanent resident of the applying district |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board |
| Age Limit | Minimum age: 18 years Maximum age: 30 years Age calculated as on 01 July 2025 Date of birth between 01.07.1995 and 01.07.2007 |
| Age Relaxation | SC / ST / OBC (UP domicile only): 5 years Ex-servicemen: 3 years (after deducting service period) |
| Medical Fitness | Must be physically and mentally fit |
| Physical Eligibility | Differently-abled candidates are not eligible |
| Marital Status | Should not have more than one living spouse |
| Disqualification | Dismissed from government service: Not eligible Pending criminal cases: Not eligible |
What are the physical standards and PET requirements?
Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards to qualify for final selection. The PET is qualifying in nature.
| Category | Physical Standards | PET Requirement |
|---|
| Gen / OBC / SC | Male Height: 168 cm, Female Height: 152 cm, Chest (Male): 79–84 cm, Female Weight: 40 kg | Male: 4.8 km in 28 min, Female: 2.4 km in 16 min |
| ST | Male Height: 160 cm, Female Height: 147 cm, Chest (Male): 77–82 cm, Female Weight: 40 kg | Male: 4.8 km in 28 min, Female: 2.4 km in 16 min |
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How to fill the online application form for UP Home Guard 2026?
The online application process for UP Home Guard 2026 must be completed through the official UPPRPB website (uppbpb.gov.in). It is a multi-step procedure that includes registration, form filling, document uploads, and final submission. Candidates must follow the instructions carefully, as incomplete or incorrect forms may be rejected. Only one application per candidate is allowed, and all submissions must be completed before the deadlines.
| Step | Instructions |
|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | - Visit UPPRPB website and click "Application Link" under Notice. - Provide a unique Email ID and Mobile Number. - Verify details via DigiLocker. - Create password and complete registration using Captcha. |
| Filling the Online Application | - Login using Account ID/Password, Aadhaar, or DigiLocker. - Fill all required fields carefully. - Use Preview button to review before submission. |
| Document Upload (via DigiLocker) | - Upload educational, age, and reservation certificates. - If not in DigiLocker, upload scanned copies. - Upload both Class 10 marksheet and certificate if separate. |
| Photograph and Signature Upload | - Live Photograph: clear face, no hats or mufflers, minimal reflection if wearing glasses. - Signature: black ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 30–50 KB. |
| Fee Payment and Final Submission | - Pay fee via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. - Modify details only before fee payment. - Form auto-submitted after payment. - Download/print confirmation for records. |
What is the application fee for UP Home Guard 2026?
The application fee for UP Home Guard 2026 varies depending on the candidate's category. Payment must be made online through authorized methods. The fee is non-refundable, and candidates can modify their information only before the payment is made.
| Category | Fee (₹) | Payment Method | Notes |
|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | 400 | Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI | Non-refundable |
| SC / ST | 300 | Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI | Non-refundable |
Note:
- Bank/transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
- Fee must be paid between 18 November 2025 and 17 December 2025.
- Last date for fee adjustment: 20 December 2025.
- After fee payment, no corrections or modifications are allowed.
What is the UP Home Guard selection process 2026?
The selection process for UP Home Guard recruitment is conducted in multiple stages to ensure fair and transparent enrollment. Candidates must qualify each stage to move forward.
- Written Examination (Objective type): Multiple-choice questions to test general knowledge; qualifying in nature.
- Document Scrutiny: Verification of educational, age, caste, and domicile documents.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height, chest (male), and weight (female) as per norms.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying race to check physical fitness and endurance.
- Merit List Preparation: Merit list prepared based on written exam marks and preferential marks.
- Medical Examination and Character Verification: Medical fitness test and police verification for final selection.
What is the exam pattern for UP Home Guard written exam?
The written exam is designed to test basic awareness and general knowledge. It is qualifying in nature but plays an important role in merit preparation.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Subject | General Knowledge |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective (OMR based) |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25% |
What is the syllabus for UP Home Guard written exam?
The UP Home Guard written exam is designed to test candidates' General Knowledge (GK) across a wide range of topics. The exam consists of 100 objective-type questions, each carrying 1 mark, and the total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). Candidates must score at least 25% marks to qualify for the next stages, including physical tests and document verification. The syllabus covers India, Uttar Pradesh, international affairs, science, history, culture, and contemporary issues, making it a comprehensive test of awareness and knowledge.
| Syllabus Area | Topics Covered |
|---|
| Science and History | General Science, Indian History |
| Governance and Economy | Indian Constitution, Indian Economy, Indian Culture |
| Development and Environment | Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade, Population, Environment, Urbanization |
| Geography | Geography of India, World Geography |
| Uttar Pradesh Specific Knowledge | Natural resources, Education, Culture, Social Traditions, Revenue, Police and General Administration, Welfare and Public Schemes |
| Security and International Relations | Human Rights, Internal Security, Terrorism, India's relations with neighboring countries |
| Current Affairs and Global Information | National & International Contemporary Issues, Organizations, Countries, Capitals, Currencies, Important Summits and Events |
| Miscellaneous Topics | Awards & Honors, Important Days, Research & Discoveries, Books & Authors, Social Media Communication, Women Empowerment, Self-Reliance, Industrial Development Initiatives, Natural Phenomena |
What is the salary and allowance for UP Home Guard?
UP Home Guards are paid on a duty basis. They receive a fixed daily allowance for the days they are deployed for service.
| Component | Amount |
|---|
| Duty Allowance | ₹600 per day |
| Additional Benefit | Dearness Allowance (as applicable) |
