The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board has officially announced the dates for the Home Guard recruitment written examination. The exam will be held on April 25, 26, and 27, 2026. This important exam, which will be conducted in offline mode, is for filling 41,424 Home Guard volunteer positions in the state. Candidates who have applied for the position are advised to keep checking the official website of the recruitment board at uppbpb.gov.in for further updates. Approximately 25.3 lakh applications have been received for this recruitment process.
The written examination will be conducted over three days and will be held in six shifts. This means two shifts of exams will take place each day. The board is yet to finalize the districts and the number of exam centers where the test will be conducted. The exam will be offline and will consist of an OMR-based 100-mark paper. Questions will primarily focus on general knowledge, and the board has requested candidates to regularly check the official website for more information.
Key Details of the UP Home Guard Recruitment Exam
Selection Process
The selection process for UP Home Guard recruitment begins with the written exam. Candidates who pass the written exam will proceed to the physical standard test, document verification, and physical efficiency test. Once these stages are complete, a district-wise merit list will be generated to finalize the candidates for the positions.
Written Exam Pattern
The written exam will be a general knowledge-based OMR test for a total of 100 marks. The duration of the exam will be two hours, and the question paper will consist of 100 questions. Candidates are required to secure at least 25% marks to qualify for further stages in the selection process. Any candidate who scores below this threshold will not be registered.
Physical Test
For the physical test, male candidates will have to run a distance of 4.8 km in 28 minutes, while female candidates will be required to cover 2.4 km in 16 minutes. These physical efficiency standards are crucial for advancing to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Duty Allowance
Home Guard volunteers will be provided with a duty allowance for performing their duties. Currently, the daily duty allowance is set at 600 INR. In addition to this, the state government provides a dearness allowance from time to time. If a volunteer works for 30 days in a month, they can earn up to 28,000 INR, combining both the duty allowance and dearness allowance.
20% Reservation for Women
The recruitment process for Home Guard volunteers is open to both male and female candidates. The recruitment board has confirmed that a 20% reservation will be provided for female candidates. This is part of the board’s ongoing efforts to ensure fair representation and encourage greater female participation in government services.
Tie-Breaker Criteria for Equal Marks
In case two or more candidates score the same marks in the written examination, preference will be given to the older candidate. If the age of the candidates is also the same, then the final selection will be based on the alphabetical order of their names as mentioned in their high school certificates.
The announcement of the UP Home Guard recruitment exam dates has brought clarity to the candidates who have been waiting for an opportunity to serve as Home Guard volunteers in Uttar Pradesh. With the exam scheduled for April 25, 26, and 27, 2026, candidates must prepare well to ensure success. The offline exam will focus on general knowledge, and candidates will also need to meet physical standards to progress through the selection stages.
Additionally, the government’s decision to offer a 20% reservation for women in the recruitment process is a positive step towards gender equality in law enforcement services. The physical fitness requirements, including the running test, will challenge candidates, but those who meet the standards will have the chance to serve and earn a reasonable salary, including the daily duty allowance.
As the exam approaches, candidates are advised to stay updated through the official website and prepare thoroughly for the written test and physical assessments. This recruitment provides a significant opportunity for many to serve the state of Uttar Pradesh and contribute to its security and safety.
