The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB), Lucknow, has issued the Home Guard enrollment notification and related selection guidelines for 41,424 Home Guard vacancies across the districts of Uttar Pradesh. The enrollment process is district-wise and is open to eligible male and female candidates who are permanent residents of the concerned district.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) |
| Post Name | Home Guard Volunteer |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 |
| Qualification | High School / Class 10th pass or equivalent |
| Category | Result / Enrollment Notice |
| Status | Notification and enrollment guidelines available |
| Duty Allowance | ₹600 per day, along with applicable dearness allowance |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Age calculation date | 01/07/2025 |
| Notification / Guideline date | 03/11/2025 |
| OBC certificate validity requirement | 01/04/2025 |
| EWS certificate validity requirement | 01/04/2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹400 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | ₹300 |
The application fee is required to be paid online through debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI. Candidates should verify all details before final submission, as only the final submitted application will be considered.
Age Limit
The candidate must be at least 18 years old and must not be more than 30 years old as on 01/07/2025.
| Category | Permitted Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 01/07/1995 to 01/07/2007 |
| Scheduled Caste | 01/07/1990 to 01/07/2007 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 01/07/1990 to 01/07/2007 |
| Other Backward Class | 01/07/1990 to 01/07/2007 |
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class candidates receive a maximum age relaxation of 5 years. Former soldiers may receive up to 3 years of age relaxation after adjustment of their military service period, subject to applicable rules.
Vacancy Details
A total of 41,424 Home Guard vacancies have been notified for 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies are divided among Unreserved, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and Economically Weaker Section categories.
| Reservation Category | Vacancies / Reservation Provision |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 21% vertical reservation |
| Scheduled Tribe | 02% vertical reservation |
| Other Backward Class | 27% vertical reservation |
| Economically Weaker Section | 10% vertical reservation |
| Women | 20% horizontal reservation as per applicable government orders |
District-wise vacancies include positions in Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Mathura, Aligarh, Etah, Hathras, Kasganj, Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, Hapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Moradabad, Rampur, Amroha, Bijnor, Sambhal, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Banda, Mahoba, Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Jalaun, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Etawah, Fatehgarh, Kannauj, Auraiya, Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Kheri, Unnao, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Basti, Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Deoria, Maharajganj, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Sonbhadra, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Varanasi, Ghazipur, Jaunpur and Chandauli.
The number of vacancies may be revised before the examination. The enrollment process may also be cancelled at any stage without assigning a separate reason.
Eligibility / Qualification
- The candidate must have passed Class 10th / High School from a board established under law in India or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
- Candidates who have only appeared in or are appearing for the Class 10th examination are not eligible.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of the district against whose vacancy the application is submitted.
- In addition to a permanent residence certificate, a valid domicile certificate of the concerned district may also be accepted as prescribed in the notification.
- Candidates with physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from performing Home Guard duties are not eligible.
- Regular employees of government departments, public-sector undertakings, autonomous bodies or government-controlled corporations are not eligible.
- A candidate against whom a criminal case is pending in any court is not eligible.
- A male or female candidate having more than one living spouse is not eligible for enrollment.
Selection Process
- Online application and One Time Registration (OTR)
- Written examination
- District-wise merit preparation
- Document scrutiny and physical standard test
- Physical efficiency test
- Medical examination
- Character verification and police verification
- Final Home Guard enrollment
No waiting list will be prepared for Home Guard enrollment. Candidates found unsuitable during medical or police verification will not be enrolled.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
- The written examination will be objective and conducted through the OMR system.
- Each question will carry 1 mark.
- Candidates obtaining less than 25% marks in the written examination will not be eligible for further enrollment stages.
- Each question will have four options, and the candidate must mark only one answer.
- The syllabus includes general knowledge, general science, Indian history, the Constitution of India, Indian economy, culture, agriculture, commerce, population, environment, geography, Uttar Pradesh natural resources, Uttar Pradesh history and culture, social traditions, fairs and festivals, sports, revenue and police administration, human rights, internal security, terrorism, national and international organizations, important days, books and authors, welfare schemes, women empowerment, industrial development, natural phenomena and important summits.
Physical Standard Test
Male Candidates
| Standard | General / SC / OBC | Scheduled Tribe |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 168 cm | Minimum 160 cm |
| Chest without expansion | Minimum 79 cm | Minimum 77 cm |
| Chest with expansion | Minimum 84 cm | Minimum 82 cm |
A minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is compulsory for male candidates.
Female Candidates
| Standard | General / SC / OBC | Scheduled Tribe |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 152 cm | Minimum 147 cm |
| Weight | Minimum 40 kg | Minimum 40 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates who qualify the physical standard test will be required to appear in the physical efficiency test.
| Candidate | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male | 4.8 km run within 28 minutes |
| Female | 2.4 km run within 16 minutes |
Candidates who fail to complete the race within the prescribed time will be declared ineligible for enrollment. No marks will be awarded for the physical efficiency test.
Preference / Additional Marks
Additional marks may be awarded for preference qualifications, subject to verification:
| Qualification | Additional Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 3 marks |
| NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 2 marks |
| NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 1 mark |
| Bharat Scouts and Guides Certificate | 1 mark |
| Disaster Mitra training certificate conducted under Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority | 3 additional marks |
| Valid four-wheeler driving licence | 1 additional mark |
Only the highest applicable preference benefit will be considered where a candidate possesses more than one preference qualification, except where the notification specifically permits additional marks.
Enrollment and Verification Details
Candidates will be shortlisted district-wise on the basis of written examination marks, preference marks and applicable reservation provisions. The shortlisted candidates will undergo document scrutiny, physical standard testing, medical examination and character verification.
Candidates must upload or present valid documents relating to educational qualification, domicile, caste, EWS status, NCC, Scouts and Guides, former soldier status, preference qualifications and other applicable claims. Certificates submitted after the prescribed deadline may not be accepted.
The application includes real-time photograph capture and signature upload. The photograph must be taken through a web camera or another suitable device, with the candidate’s face clearly visible and without a cap, mask, sunglasses, heavy obstruction or excessive glare. The signature must be made in black ink on white paper within a 50 mm × 20 mm box, saved in JPG/JPEG format, and generally be between 30 KB and 50 KB.
OTR and Application Instructions
- One Time Registration is compulsory before applying.
- Candidates must have a unique email ID and mobile number.
- The OTR email ID and mobile number cannot be changed after registration.
- A DigiLocker account may be required for verification.
- Candidates should keep Aadhaar details and the registered mobile number updated.
- Only one application should be submitted. If more than one application is submitted, the last finally submitted application will be considered.
- Candidates should preview the application, verify every entry and print a copy for future reference before final submission.
- After fee payment, no change may be permitted in the application details.
- The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board will make the final decision regarding eligibility, application acceptance, examination arrangements, selection and enrollment.
Result / Enrollment Status Details
The district-wise merit and enrollment lists will be prepared after completion of the written examination, preference-mark calculation, document scrutiny, physical standards, medical examination and verification stages. Candidates should regularly check the official UPPBPB website for the written examination result, district-wise merit list, physical test schedule, medical examination schedule and final enrollment list.
Candidates should download and preserve every result, admit card, application form and verification document issued through the official portal. No separate waiting list is proposed for Home Guard enrollment.
