The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) will release admit cards for the Home Guard recruitment exam in April 2026 . This exam is for 41,424 Home Guard posts . The written exam will take place on April 25, 26, and 27, 2026 . Candidates who applied can download their admit card from the official website,uppbpb.gov.in, using their application number and date of birth.
Key Dates for UP Police Home Guard Recruitment
Here are the important dates related to this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Date | November 18, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | November 18, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | December 17, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | December 17, 2025 |
| Application Correction Dates | December 18 to 21, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
| Written Exam Dates | April 25, 26, 27, 2026 |
Total Posts and Eligibility
There are 41,424 Home Guard posts . To apply, candidates needed to be between 18 and 30 years old as of July 01, 2025 . They also needed to have passed the 10th (High School) exam from any recognized board in India.
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 16,550 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 11,090 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 4,331 |
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 8,645 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 808 |
| Total | 41,424 |
Application Fee
Candidates paid the following fees:
- For General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹400/-
- For SC and ST candidates: ₹300/-
Fees were paid online using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or offline using E-Challan.
Written Exam Pattern
The written exam will have objective-type questions on General Knowledge . Details are:
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Exam Type: Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Time Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Physical Standards (PST)
Candidates must meet specific physical requirements for height, chest (for males), and weight (for females):
| Measurement | Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | Male (ST) | Female (Gen/OBC/SC) | Female (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 cm | 160 cm | 152 cm | 147 cm |
| Chest (Normal-Expanded) | 79-84 cm | 77-82 cm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Weight | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 40 kg | 40 kg |
Running Test
- Male Candidates: 4.8 kilometers in 28 minutes
- Female Candidates: 2.4 kilometers in 16 minutes
Selection Steps
The selection process includes these stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Eligibility Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Expected Salary
Selected Home Guards will receive a pay scale of ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 per month , plus a Grade Pay of ₹2,000 . The total monthly salary is expected to be between ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 , including other allowances.
How to Download Admit Card
Follow these steps to get your UP Police Home Guard admit card:
- Go to the official website:
uppbpb.gov.in. - Look for the link that says “UP Police Home Guard Admit Card 2026” or “Hall Ticket Download”. Click on it.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in the required fields.
- Click the “Submit” button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download and print a copy of your admit card. You must carry this printed copy to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.
Always check the official UPPRPB website (uppbpb.gov.in) for the latest updates and to verify all details.