UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Based on a requisition received from the Home Guard Headquarters in Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has issued a large recruitment notification for 41,424 posts for Home Guard Enrollment 2025. This recruitment is a great opportunity for young people who want to contribute to the state’s security system. In this article, you will find all the recruitment information—vacancies, eligibility, age, selection process, application process, and important instructions—in one place.
Important Dates
| Event | Expected Schedule |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 18 November 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Form Submission | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 18 November 2025 |
| Correction Window | As per notification |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Home Guard Exam Date | 25,26,27 April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Will be declared soon |
Application Fee (UPPRPB)
| Category | FEE |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹400/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹300/- |
Payment Options: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Offline via E-Challan.
UPPRPB 2025 Notification: Age Limit (2025)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 18 years (as on 01.07.2025) | 30 years |
Total Vacancies: 41,424 Posts
A total of 41,424 posts are available under UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 across various districts. Some of the major districts include:
| District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agra | 1232 |
| Kanpur Nagar | 1947 |
| Lucknow | 1371 |
| Prayagraj | 1219 |
| Varanasi | 1004 |
Horizontal Reservation
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Dependents of Freedom Fighters – 2%
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Ex-Servicemen – 5%
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Women – 20%
For example: Out of 1232 posts in Agra, 246 posts are reserved for women.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the recruitment process, candidates must fulfill several important eligibility conditions.
1. Domicile Requirement
The candidate must be a permanent resident of the same district for which the vacancy is being applied.
Domicile Certificate or Resident Certificate — both are acceptable.
Reservation benefits will be available only for residents of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Educational Qualification
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Candidates must have passed Class 10.
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Appearing candidates are not eligible.
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The certificate must be available at the time of application.
Age Relaxation
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SC/ST/OBC: 5 years
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Ex-Servicemen: up to 33 years after deducting years of service
Preferential Qualifications (Preference Marks)
| Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC “C” Certificate | 3 |
| NCC “B” Certificate | 2 |
| NCC “A” Certificate | 1 |
| Bharat Scout & Guide Certificate | 1 |
| Disaster Friend (Aapda Mitra) Training | 3 |
| Two-Wheeler Driving License | 1 |
If a candidate has multiple certificates, preference will be given only for the highest scoring certificate.
UPPRPB 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (GK) – History | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 15 | 15 |
| Indian Constitution & Polity | 10 | 10 |
| Geography | 10 | 10 |
| Economy & Agriculture | 10 | 10 |
| Environment & Population | 10 | 10 |
| Internal Security / Human Rights | 10 | 10 |
| Current Affairs (National + International) | 10 | 10 |
| UP Government Schemes | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UP HOME GUARD Salary 2025
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Duty Allowance | ₹600 per day |
| Monthly Approx (अगर 30 दिन ड्यूटी मिले) | ₹18,000 |
| Monthly Approx (अगर 25 दिन ड्यूटी मिले) | ₹15,000 |
| Monthly Approx (अगर 20 दिन ड्यूटी मिले) | ₹12,000 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per Govt. Rules |
| Other Benefits | As per Department Orders |
Selection Process
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The selection process includes multiple stages:
1. Written Examination
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Type: Objective
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Subject: General Knowledge
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Total Questions: 100
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Total Marks: 100
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Duration: 120 minutes
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Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25%
Syllabus Includes:
History, Science, Constitution, Geography, Economy, Environment, Trade, Agriculture, Internal Security, Human Rights, Awards, Books & Authors, UP Government Schemes, International/National Current Affairs, etc.
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How to Apply Online for HOME GUARD 2025
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Before applying, candidates must complete OTR (One Time Registration).
OTR Process
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Visit the official UPPRPB website
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Complete new OTR
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Mobile number and email must be active
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Verification through OTP or Aadhaar e-KYC is necessary
Filling the Application Form
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Login after OTR
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Select “Home Guard Enrollment-2025”
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Fill all details
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Upload documents
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Pay application fee
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Document Verification & Physical Standard Test (PST)
PST Requirements
For Males
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC | 168 cm | 79–84 cm |
| ST | 160 cm | 77–82 cm |
For Females
| Category | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC | 152 cm | 40 kg |
| ST | 147 cm | 40 kg |
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notifications | Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |