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UP Police Recruitment 2026 - Apply for 41424 Homeguard Posts

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Post Date Info Last Date
19-11-2025 41424 Homeguard 17-12-2025

About this Job Notification

Posted on: 18-11-2025Ends On: 17-12-2025
Class: Police and Defence Jobs
Qualifications: Matriculation(10th)
Experience Type: Fresher
Tenure Type: Permanent
States: Uttar Pradesh

UP Police Recruitment 2026 Homeguard 41424 Posts Online Application

Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is accepting online applications for 41424 regular posts of Homeguard under UP Police. Candidates must submit applications before 17-12-2025 after ensuring eligibility requirements are met.

Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:

Post Name Vacancies Age Limit as on 01.07.2025 Qualification Salary
Homeguard (Enrollment) 41,424 (Total vacancies across all districts) 18 - 30 years High School (10th) Pass or equivalent qualification recognised by the Uttar Pradesh Government Duty Allowance of ₹600/- per day + Dearness Allowance (DA) as determined by the State Government
Age Limit Relaxation (Only for Uttar Pradesh Domiciles)
  • SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for a maximum age relaxation of 5 years.
  • Ex-Servicemen of UP State are eligible for a maximum age relaxation of 3 years (after deducting their service period from their actual age, the resultant age must not exceed 33 years as on 01.07.2025).
  • Nature of Post: Homeguard Enrollment (Not a permanent government service, duty is assigned as needed).
  • Physical Parameters:
    • Male Candidates (Height):
      • General / OBC / SC: 168 cm
      • ST: 160 cm
    • Male Candidates (Chest):
      • General / OBC / SC: Normal 79 cm / Expanded 84 cm
      • ST: Normal 77 cm / Expanded 82 cm
      • Strong Note: Minimum expansion of 5 cm is compulsory.
    • Female Candidates (Height):
      • General / OBC / SC: 152 cm
      • ST: 147 cm
    • Female Candidates (Weight):
      • All Categories: Minimum 40 Kg
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Running:
    • Male Candidates: 4.8 km run in a maximum of 28 minutes.
    • Female Candidates: 2.4 km run in a maximum of 16 minutes.
Preferential Qualifications (for additional marks)
  • NCC "C" Certificate (03 Marks), "B" Certificate (02 Marks), "A" Certificate (01 Mark).
  • "Bharat Scout and Guide" Certificate (01 Mark).
  • "Aapda Mitra Training" Certificate from UPSDMA (03 Marks).
  • Valid Driving Licence for four-wheelers (01 Mark).
  • Note: If an applicant has more than one Preferential Qualification, they will only be awarded marks for the one carrying the highest mark.

District wise vacancies :

S. No. District Total Vacancies
1 Agra 1232
2 Firozabad 484
3 Mainpuri 383
4 Mathura 489
5 Aligarh 853
6 Etah 329
7 Hathras 495
8 Kasganj 299
9 Bareilly 761
10 Budaun 629
11 Pilibhit 451
12 Shahjahanpur 720
13 Meerut 688
14 Ghaziabad 102
15 Bulandshahr 663
16 Baghpat 218
17 Hapur 268
18 Gautam Budh Nagar 421
19 Moradabad 462
20 Rampur 382
21 Amroha 354
22 Bijnor 573
23 Sambhal 560
24 Saharanpur 586
25 Muzaffarnagar 395
26 Shamli 307
27 Ayodhya 452
28 Barabanki 615
29 Sultanpur 551
30 Ambedkarnagar 434
31 Amethi 453
32 Chitrakoot 242
33 Hamirpur 340
34 Banda 481
35 Mahoba 111
36 Gonda 826
37 Bahraich 659
38 Balrampur 551
39 Shravasti 221
40 Jhansi 456
41 Lalitpur 188
42 Jalaun 433
43 Kanpur Nagar 1947
44 Kanpur Dehat 380
45 Etawah 485
46 Fatehgarh 420
47 Kannauj 320
48 Auraiya 332
49 Lucknow 1371
50 Hardoi 1072
51 Sitapur 927
52 Rae Bareli 472
53 Kheri 629
54 Unnao 738
55 Azamgarh 867
56 Mau 318
57 Ballia 704
58 Basti 537
59 Siddharthnagar 419
60 Sant Kabir Nagar 252
61 Gorakhpur 830
62 Kushinagar 624
63 Deoria 667
64 Maharajganj 462
65 Mirzapur 476
66 Bhadohi 43
67 Sonbhadra 250
68 Prayagraj 1219
69 Fatehpur 583
70 Pratapgarh 726
71 Kaushambi 290
72 Varanasi 1004
73 Ghazipur 693
74 Jaunpur 900
75 Chandauli 350
Total Vacancies 41424

Dates to Consider:

Online Application forms will be received by : 17-12-2025

Mode of Recruitment :

Selection process for the 41,424 Homeguard vacancies involves multiple mandatory stages to ensure candidates meet all required standards. The stages are: Written Examination, Document Verification & Physical Standard Test (DVPST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and final medical examination/character verification.

Written Examination

Candidates who are eligible will first appear for a Written Examination, which is objective and OMR-based. The exam is mandatory for all applicants, and a district-wise merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in this test, along with any preferential marks.

Particular Details
Exam Type Objective (OMR-Based)
Total Questions 100 (Based on General Knowledge, General Hindi, Numerical Ability, etc.)
Total Marks 100 (1 mark per question)
Duration 2 Hours (120 minutes)
Qualifying Criteria Candidates scoring less than 25% marks will not be considered for further enrollment stages.

Document Verification and Physical Standard Test (DVPST)

Candidates shortlisted based on the merit list from the Written Examination will be called for Document Verification (DV) and the Physical Standard Test (PST). The DVPST is conducted by a district-level committee.

  • Document Verification: All original documents (educational, domicile, age proof, caste certificates, etc.) are verified. Any error or ineligibility found leads to immediate disqualification.
  • Physical Standard Test (PST) / Measurement (PMT): Physical measurements for Height, Chest (for males), and Weight (for females) are checked against the specified eligibility criteria.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates who clear the PST will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is of a qualifying nature. It involves a running test that must be completed within the maximum time limit specified as under .

Candidate Type Distance Maximum Time
Male Candidates 4.8 km 28 minutes
Female Candidates 2.4 km 16 minutes

Merit List, Medical Examination, and Enrollment

The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the Written Examination and any awarded Preferential Marks (for NCC, Scouts/Guides, Driving Licence, etc.).

  • Candidates found suitable on the merit list will undergo a Medical Examination and Character Verification conducted by the Commandant General Homeguards or District Commandant.
  • Final Enrollment will be done only after a candidate is found medically and physically fit and their character is verified.
  • Note: No waiting list will be prepared for the enrollment.

Fee Structure :

The application fee for the UP Homeguard Enrollment is to be paid online and varies by category. For General, OBC (Other Backward Class), and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates, the application fee is ₹400. For candidates belonging to the SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribe) categories, the application fee is ₹300.

How to Apply :

Candidates eligible for the concerned posts in Uttar Pradesh Police (UP Police) are encouraged to submit their applications online on or before 17-12-2025. Printed copies are not required at this stage. A copy may be retained for future reference.

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