UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online for 41,424 Home Guard Volunteer Posts
UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online for 41,424 Home Guard Volunteer Posts
The UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025 notification has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPBPB). The recruitment process aims to fill 41,424 Home Guard Volunteer posts across various districts of Uttar Pradesh. With the release of the official notification, candidates can now check the complete eligibility criteria, physical standards, selection procedure, application requirements and district-wise vacancy details.
This recruitment drive plays a major role in strengthening the state’s civil defence and public safety system. The Home Guard Volunteers assist in disaster management, traffic control, crowd management, and general law-and-order support. All essential details such as age limits, educational qualifications, application process, syllabus, required documents, salary structure, and important dates are provided below as per the official notification.
Application Period: 18 November 2025 – 17 December 2025
Highlights — UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025
Field
Information
Organization
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPBPB), the state-level authority responsible for police and uniformed services recruitment in Uttar Pradesh. The board manages notifications, online applications, district-wise distribution, and the complete selection procedure for this Home Guard recruitment.
Exam Conducting Body
The recruitment examination and selection stages are conducted by UPPBPB. The board oversees the written test, physical standards verification, document scrutiny, and final merit list preparation.
Post Name
Home Guard Volunteer — a state-level volunteer position responsible for supporting civil defence, disaster relief operations, traffic control, and maintaining public safety in coordination with district police authorities.
Total Posts
41,424 vacancies distributed across all major districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Eligibility
Minimum educational qualification required is Class 10th pass from a recognized board.
Age Limit
18–30 years (as on 01-07-2025), with age relaxations applicable as per state rules.
Application Mode
Online application through the official UPPBPB portal.
Use the official notification for exact, legally binding details. Links are provided in the Important Links section below.
Overview & What This Recruitment Means
The Uttar Pradesh Home Guard is a state-level volunteer force that supports law enforcement, disaster relief, traffic control and community safety. The UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025 drive is a large-scale recruitment aiming to strengthen local civil defence and public order through trained volunteers. Appointees receive a monthly honorarium and allowances as per state norms.
Grand Total: 41,424 vacancies. Candidates should confirm district allocation and category-wise breakup from the official notification before applying.
Eligibility & Age Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Class 10 (Matriculation) examination from a recognized board. Those who are in the final year or awaiting results should ensure they have the pass certificate at the time of document verification.
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and other categories will be as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. Refer to the official notification for exact relaxation details.
Physical Standards & Medical Fitness (Summary)
Physical standards and medical requirements will be specified in the official notification. Typical Home Guard norms used in previous recruitments include minimum height, chest (for males), weight (for females) and visual acuity. Candidates must be medically fit and free from any disabling disease or physical defect.
Exact measurements and fitness tests (if any) will be conducted at the time of selection and are final.
Selection Process — Step-by-step
The selection for UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025 follows multiple stages designed to assess academic awareness, physical capability and authenticity of documents. The typical stages are:
Written Examination (OMR-based): Objective multiple choice questions covering General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, Indian Polity and UP-specific topics.
Physical Efficiency/Standard Test: May include running and other basic physical tasks; details will be in the notification.
Document Verification: Original certificates, ID proofs and eligibility documents will be checked.
Medical Examination: Final medical fitness check as per government medical norms.
Final Merit List & Appointment: Based on normalized written marks, physical test score and document verification results.
Normalization: If the written exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized before merit list preparation.
Detailed Syllabus & Preparation Guide
This syllabus is designed to help candidates focus on important topics frequently tested in Home Guard written examinations.
General Knowledge
Indian History — major events, freedom movement, notable leaders
Indian & World Geography — rivers, mountains, climate, resources
National & International recent events (last 12 months)
Government schemes, important reports and committees
General Science
Basic physics — everyday phenomena
Basic chemistry — common substances and safety
Biology — human body basics, health & sanitation
Environment — biodiversity, pollution basics
Indian Polity & Constitution
Fundamental rights and duties
Structure of government & roles of central/state administrations
Basic articles and important constitutional provisions
Elementary Arithmetic & Reasoning
Questions on percentages, ratios, averages, simple interest
Basic logical reasoning and number series
Preparation tips: Create short notes for UP-specific facts, revise current affairs regularly (daily/weekly), practice previous year papers for time management and use NCERT class 6–10 basics for science and social studies.
Find the recruitment link titled “Home Guard Volunteer Recruitment 2025 — Apply Online”.
Register with a valid mobile number and email ID; note down the registration ID and password.
Login and complete the application form with accurate personal, educational and address details.
Upload scanned photo, signature and required certificates (10th mark sheet, caste certificate if applicable, proof of residence) in the specified format and size.
Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
Submit the form and download the confirmation/receipt for future reference.
Apply before the last date to avoid gateway and server issues. Retain a soft and printed copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
Documents Required at Time of Verification
10th mark sheet & passing certificate (original + photocopy)
Proof of age (birth certificate / school leaving certificate / Aadhaar)
Ensure documents are clear and legible. Originals will be verified at the time of document verification; candidates without original documents may be disqualified.
All candidates should verify final details from the official PDF notification before applying. Official notification is the legal document for all terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the minimum educational qualification?
A. Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board is required.
Q. How many vacancies have been announced?
A. A total of 41,424 Home Guard Volunteer vacancies have been notified.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. 18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2025. Age relaxation applies as per UP government rules.
Q. What is the selection process?
A. Written OMR-based exam, physical test (if applicable), document verification and medical exam.
Q. Where can I download the official notification?
A. Official notification PDF and application link are on the UPPBPB website. A direct link is provided above in Important Links.
Final Checklist & Preparation Tips
Read the official notification carefully and note district-wise vacancies and category-wise reservations.
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (10th pass and age limits) before applying.
Keep scanned copies of required documents ready in prescribed format and size.
Practice previous years’ papers and mock tests for speed and accuracy in the written exam.
Maintain physical fitness — practice running and core exercises if a physical test is expected.
Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.
UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025 recruitment announcement with official emblem
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