UP Home Guard Notification 2025: Exam Dates and Step‑by‑Step Process

The Uttar Pradesh Home Guards play a vital role in maintaining law and order, assisting in disaster management, providing civil security, and ensuring community safety across the state. These volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that law enforcement and emergency services remain efficient and effective, especially during festivals, public events, and emergencies. The UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 offers eligible candidates an incredible opportunity to serve the state of Uttar Pradesh and obtain a permanent and respected government position. With over 41,424 vacancies expected, this is a great opportunity for 10th-grade pass candidates to join the force. The board has issued a short UP Home Guard Notification, and the online UP Home Guard notification will be released soon so that you can register.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has issued a short notification for recruitment to 41,424 Home Guard positions. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. The board has issued a short notification for recruitment to Home Guard positions, but a detailed notification for online registration for these positions will be released soon. Therefore, all candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for more information regarding the detailed advertisement.

UP Home Guard Notification 2025

The UP home guard notification 2025 will contain all the important details regarding the recruitment process such as number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process and the selection process.

What is the Notification?

The UP Home Guard Notification is the official document that was issued by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) that contained all the details of the recruitment drive. It will contain the details about application, the eligibility criteria, physical requirements and the exam dates. This document is essential to candidates as they are guaranteed that they will satisfy all the requirements of eligibility and are properly ready to the process of recruitment.

When Will It Be Released?

• A short notice has already been published around 7 November 2025 for this drive.
• The full UP Home Guard Notification is expected soon and the application window has opened on 18th November 2025 and will continue till 17th December 2025.
• At present, many details (like exact exam date, last application date) are still “to be announced”.

Here are the UP Home Guard Notification‑related dates for the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) / Uttar Pradesh Home Guards Department “UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025” drive:

If you like, I can check for and provide exact official publish date (once available) and application date window from the official website.

UP Home Guard Notification Step‑by‑Step Process

UP Home Guard 2025 recruitment will be done in several phases. The following is an approximate plan of action:

1. Check Notification: Read the official UP Home Guard Notification carefully when released, understand eligibility, number of vacancies, application dates, fees, selection process.
2. One‑Time Registration (OTR): Prior to the application, the candidates are required to undertake the One-Time Registration (OTR) procedure on the official portal of University of Petrochemicals. This will involve the disclosure of personal information and Aadhaar verification and contact information. Registration will commence by 7th November 2025.
3. Online Application: After submitting the OTR, the candidates are allowed to complete the online application form. The form will require exhibiting personal details, education background and category information (where applicable).
4. Document Upload: They will be required to post required documents such as their education records, identity (e.g., Aadhar or Voter ID), caste certificate (where needed), passport-sized photograph and signature.
5. Payment of Application Fee: The applicants will be asked to submit an application fee which is likely to be about 400 (provisional). The money will be transferred through the net banking, debit/credit cards or UPI.
6. Submit & Print: After filling the form and making payment, the applicants have to submit the application and print it out to refer to it in the future.
7. Written Examination: The written examination will be the initial phase of the selection process that will evaluate the general knowledge of the candidates, their reasonability, and their arithmetic ability on a basic level.
8. Physical Standards Test (PST): Those who pass the written exam will take a Physical Standards Test (PST), to measure such aspects of physical capability as height, chest (in males) and weight.
9. Physical Effectiveness Test (PET): The candidates will also undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) that will involve running, stamina tests among other physical exercises after the PST.
10. Document Checking and Health Check: The PET successful candidates will be subjected to document checking and medical check to confirm their suitability to the desired standards.
11. Final Selection: According to the feedback of the written exam, physical tests, and medical check-up, a final merit list will be drawn and the candidates will be appointed accordingly.

Exam Dates & Important Insights

• The One-Time Registration (OTR) started on 7th November 2025.
• The application process is expected to begin around July 1, 2026 (tentative).
• The written examination will be conducted in early 2026, and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST) will follow.

Tentative Exam Dates

Important Insights

• Number of Vacancies: Approx. 41,424 posts.
• Eligibility: Minimum 10th pass; age 18‑30 years (tentative) for general category.
• Selection Process: Written + PST + PET + Document/Medical.
• Physical Standards (tentative): e.g., male height ~168 cm; female height ~152 cm.
• Reservation: Approx. 20% of posts for female candidates.
• Website: Official portal is listed as uppbpb.gov.in / homeguard.up.gov.in.

Important Notes

• Ensure your details (name, date of birth, board name) match exactly with your certificates – mismatch may lead to rejection.
• Keep track of the official website for updates; as many details are still “to be confirmed”.
• Physical fitness is equally important as the written exam – start training early.
• Retain your OTR number, application reference, fee payment receipt.
• Check document specifications (photo size, signature size, format) once notification is out.
• Monitor when the admit card will be released and note your exam centre/slot.
• For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), check age relaxations once notification is published.
• The drive is open to both men and women. With 20% female reservation, women candidates have a strong opportunity.
• Prepare for both written knowledge (GK, reasoning, arithmetic, language) and the physical tests (running, height, etc.).
• Because the full notification is not yet out, avoid making assumptions about final criteria – rely on the official document once released.

Conclusion

UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 is a significant chance to the deserving forces to serve the state of Uttar Pradesh in a dignified and significant position. Having 41,424 vacancies and a specialized recruitment procedure, this is a great opportunity to obtain a government job by the candidates passing the 10 th grade. The recruitment process entails written exam, physical tests, and document checking hence the candidate must be well prepared in both academic and physical aspects.

To keep up-to-date, refer to the official website of the UPPRPB where you will find more posts on the topic and access the complete notification of the recruitment.

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