UP Home Guard Cadre (41424 Posts) Online Form 2025
UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025: 41,424 Posts Notification Released !
he Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Home Guards (स्वयंसेवक) in the UP Police Department. A bumper opening for 41,424 vacancies is available for interested male and female candidates.
The online application process has officially started and all interested candidates are advised to read the full notification on the official website before applying.
Highlights :
Post Name
Home Guard Cadre
Total Vacancies
41,424 Posts
Educational Qualification
10th Pass (High School)
Age Limit
18 to 30 years (Age relaxation applicable as per rules)
Application Start Date
18 November 2025
Application End Date
17 December 2025
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
uppbpb.gov.in
Total Vacancies :
Total Vacancies: 41,424 Home Guards across districts in UP.
District
Total Vacancies
District
Total Vacancies
Agra
1,232
Hathras
340
Aligarh
484
Jalaun
481
Allahabad
383
Jaunpur
111
Amroha
489
Jhansi
826
Azamgarh
853
Kannauj
659
Ballia
329
Kanpur Nagar
551
Balrampur
495
Kanpur Dehat
221
Banda
299
Kashi
456
Barabanki
761
Kaushambi
188
Bareilly
629
Kheri
433
Basti
451
Kushinagar
1,947
Bhadohi
720
Lalitpur
380
Bijnor
688
Maharajganj
485
Budaun
102
Mahoba
420
Bulandshahr
663
Mainpuri
320
Chandauli
218
Mathura
332
Chitrakoot
268
Mau
1,371
Deoria
421
Meerut
1,072
Etah
462
Mirzapur
927
Etawah
382
Moradabad
472
Faizabad
354
Muzaffarnagar
629
Farrukhabad
573
Pilibhit
738
Fatehpur
560
Pratapgarh
867
Firozabad
586
Raebareli
318
Gautam Buddha Nagar
395
Rampur
704
Ghaziabad
307
Saharanpur
537
Ghazipur
452
Sant Kabir Nagar
419
Gonda
615
Shahjahanpur
252
Gorakhpur
551
Shamli
830
Hamirpur
434
Shravasti
624
Hapur
453
Siddharthnagar
667
Hardoi
242
Sitapur
462
Sonbhadra
476
Sultanpur
43
Unnao
250
Varanasi
1,219
Chitrakoot
218
Other/Reserve
(Included in Grand Total)
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Grand Total
41,424
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025) :
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 years as on 01-07-2025
Maximum Age
30 years as on 01-07-2025
Age Relaxation
As per UP Government norms for SC / ST / OBC / PwD categories
Note
Relevant relaxation rules are mentioned in the official notification
Educational Qualifications :
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Must have passed 10th standard from a recognized board. Appearing candidates may apply but must pass before document verification/selection.
Physical Standards
Physical standards and medical fitness as per recruitment rules mentioned in the official notification.
Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Application Fee :
Category
Application Fee
Notes
General / OBC
₹100/-
Standard Fee
SC / ST / Women / PwD / Ex-Servicemen
₹50/-
Exemptions or detailed fee structure should be confirmed in the official notification.
Payment Mode
Online
Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
Salary :
Component
Status/Details (As per Latest Govt. Norms/7th CPC Estimates)
Payment Basis
Daily Duty Allowance / Honorarium (Not a fixed monthly salary)
Honorarium Rate (Daily)
Approx. ₹670 to ₹700 per day
Estimated Monthly Gross
Approx. ₹20,000 to ₹22,000 (Based on 30 working days)
Pay Level (7th CPC)
Level 3
Grade Pay
₹2,000/-
Annual Increments
Applicable as per revised government rules.
Allowances
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance, Uniform/Kit Maintenance Allowance, Night Shift Allowance, Risk/Pollution Allowance (for specific duties)
Other Benefits
Basic Medical Facilities, Conveyance Compensation, Leave Benefits (limited), Gratuity, Mess Allowance (in certain situations).
Official Reference
The candidate must refer to the full Official Notification PDF (Post-17 Dec 2025) for the latest and final pay structure, allowances, and per-day honorarium rate.
Selection Process :
Stage
Process Details
Stage 1: Written Examination
OMR-based test. The total marks and number of questions will be specified in the official notification.
Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Document Verification (DV)
Candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for checking their physical measurements (Height, Chest, Weight) and verification of all original documents (Educational Certificates, Domicile, Caste Certificate, etc.).
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
This stage involves performance tests, typically including running (race). The specific distance and time limits for male and female candidates will be detailed in the notification.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Normalization
The final selection list is prepared based on the cumulative scores of the Written Examination (and sometimes PET performance), after applying the official normalization formula (if conducted in multiple shifts).
Stage 5: Medical Examination
Candidates who feature in the final merit list undergo a thorough medical examination conducted by the authorized medical board of the UP Police Department.
Go to the official uppbpb.gov.in website of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB).
2. One Time Registration (OTR)
Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process if you have not registered for any previous UPPRPB recruitments.
3. Log In & Access Form
Log in to the application portal using your OTR credentials (or registration number) and find the link for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025 application.
4. Fill Application Details
Fill out the online application form accurately with personal information, educational qualifications (10th pass details), and residency details.
5. Upload Documents
Upload the required scanned documents, including your passport-size photograph and signature.
6. Pay Application Fee
Pay the prescribed application fee as per your category (e.g., ₹100 or ₹50).
7. Final Submission
Preview the entire application form thoroughly to check for any errors or discrepancies. Once satisfied, click the Final Submit button.
8. Print Confirmation
Download and print the submitted application form and the payment receipt (e-receipt) for your records.
FAQs :
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies released?
A. A total of 41,424 vacancies have been announced for the Home Guard Volunteer post across the districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Q2. What are the application dates?
A. The online application started on 18 November 2025 and the last date to apply is 17 December 2025.
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification?
A. Candidates must have passed the Class 10th (High School) examination from a recognized board.
Q4. What is the age limit for the recruitment?
A. The candidate’s age must be between 18 and 30 years as of 01 July 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) as per UP Government rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
A. The application fee is ₹400/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates, and ₹300/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The fee must be paid online.
Q6. What is the selection process?
A. The selection process involves multiple stages: Written Examination (OMR based), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Running), Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
A.Yes, there is negative marking. 0.5 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Q8. What are the running requirements (PET)?
A.Male candidates must complete a 4.8 km run in 28 minutes. Female candidates must complete a 2.4 km run in 16 minutes.
Q9. Is a candidate required to be a resident of a specific district?
A.Yes. Candidates must be a native resident (domicile) of the district for which they are applying.
Q10. What is the salary or honorarium?
A. Home Guards are paid a Daily Duty Allowance/Honorarium. The current estimated daily rate is around ₹670 to ₹700 per day, resulting in an estimated monthly income (for 30 days of duty) of ₹20,000 to ₹22,000, plus allowances.
