UP Home Guard Exam Date 2026, 41424 Vacancy, Admit Card Out

The UP Homeguard Admit Card 2026 is announced on the official website homeguard.up.gov.in. The UP Homeguard Exam is scheduled on 25th, 26th and 27th April 2026. Previously the City Slip was released on 18th April 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced 41424 UP Home Guard Vacancy 2026. The Application Window to apply online was open from 18th November to 17th December 2025. The UP Home Guard helps in maintaining law and order, internal security and traffic management. They also help as a protecting force during natural disasters, guarding public property and crowd management during festivals. 

• The UP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Exam Date is out on the official website.
• The selection process for UP Home Guard Bharti 2026 includes a written exam, PET, PST, and document verification.

UP Home Guard Admit Card 2026 Out

The UP Home Guard Admit Card 2026 has been released on 22 April 2026 on the official website of UPPRPB (uppbpb.gov.in). Candidates can download their hall ticket using their registration details such as roll number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre and contains important details like exam date, shift timing, and venue. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with valid ID proof on the exam day.

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UP Homeguard Exam Date 2026

UP Homeguard Exam Date 2026 is out on the official website of Uttar Pradesh Police. The UP Homeguard Vacancy 2026 Exam will be held on 25th, 26th and 27th April 2026. Home guard Bharti has been announced for 41424 posts. This is a great chance for the candidates who desire to join the Uttar Pradesh Police Force. The UP Homeguard Exam Date can also be checked in the table below.

UP Homeguard Vacancy 2026

The UP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 is a great opportunity for 10th-pass candidates who wish to serve the UP Police. Aspirants can check out important details about this exam in the table below. The UP Home guard last date to apply for the vacancy was 17th December 2025. UP Home guard is a state level examination where 10th pass candidates are eligible to apply for the vacancy.

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UP Homeguard Vacancy 2026

The UP Homeguard Vacancy has been released for 41424 posts. The comprehensive state-wise list ensures transparency and aids applicants in choosing their preferred district before applying. The Home guard Vacancy has been released for the the 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can check district wise vacancy below. The Vacancy has been released for Agra, Firozabad, Aligarh, Meerut etc.

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Steps to Apply for UP Homeguard Vacancy 2026

The Application Window to apply online for the UP Homeguard Vacancy 2026 is closed now. However, those candidates who want to apply for the vacancy in future can check the step by step process to apply for the vacancy below. Candidates won’t face any difficulty while filling the application form if they follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Register on the official website

Visit the UPPRPB website. Under the 'Latest News' section, click the link for UP Police Homeguard Recruitment and proceed. On the next page, go through the details and click on the 'Registration Link. Enter the required details and register yourself.

Step 2: Fill out the UP Homeguard Application Form

Fill the UP Home Guard Application Form by entering all the personal details such as name, address, educational qualification etc.

Step 3: Upload the required documents

Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format. Use the Testbook Resize Tool for this purpose.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the application fee as applicable to your category and submit the UP Homeguard online application. Save and print a copy of it for reference.

Step 5: Submit the Application Form

After successful submission of application fee, candidates can submit their registration form and print a copy of it.

UP Homeguard Application Fees 2026

The UP Home Guard Application Fees 2026 must be paid online at the time of submitting the application form to complete the registration process. The fee structure varies by category, and candidates must ensure successful payment to avoid application rejection. For the general category the application fee is Rs. 400 and for the SC/ST category the application fee is Rs. 300 as given below.

UP Homeguard Selection Process 2026

The UP Home Guard Bharti Selection process consists of two stages i.e, written exam and physical test. The written examination and the physical test. The written exam will be of 100 marks consisting of 100 questions. The criteria for the physical test is also decided which is given in the official UP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Notification. Candidates can read the detailed selection process below.

Written Exam

The very first stage of the selection process is the written test. The written test includes multiple-choice questions from subjects such as General Knowledge, Reasoning Ability, and basic Mathematics. The written test judges the practical as well as logical knowledge of the candidates. Only those who score above the cutoff marks will be eligible to proceed to the next phase. 

Physical Test

Candidates who qualify in the written exam must undergo a UP Home Guard Physical Test, which includes two key components: 

Physical Standards Test (PST): This test checks the candidate's physical measurements like height, chest (for males), and weight to ensure they meet the prescribed standards.

Physical Endurance Test (PET): This test evaluates the candidate's stamina and physical strength through activities such as a timed running event. The standards may vary based on gender and category.

• Male candidates must complete the race of 4.8 Kms in 28 Minutes
• Female candidates must complete the race of 2.4 Kms in 16 Minutes.

Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted in the written test and physical round will be called for the document verification round. In the DV Round candidates will have to carry their original documents such as the educational certificates, caste and category proof, domicile etc. The DV Round will be held to check that the candidates meet all the eligibility criterias before joining for the role.

UP Homeguard Eligibility 2026

Candidates applying for the UP Homeguard Vacancy 2026 must fulfill the eligibility criteria Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified. An overview of the UP Police Homeguard Eligibility Criteria is given below.

• The applicant must have passed class 10th or equivalent from a recognized board of education.
• The Up homeguard age limit is 18-30 years. Relaxations are allowed for females and reserved category applicants.
• The minimum height for males is 165 cm, while that for females is 155 cm.

UP Homeguard Age Relaxation

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has issued an official notice regarding age relaxation for Homeguard category candidates applying for UP Police direct recruitment 2026. 

UP Homeguard Exam Pattern 2026

The applicants must carefully go through the UP Home Guard Exam Pattern to understand the type of questions, marking scheme, etc., for this exam, and strategize the preparation accordingly. The exam pattern is given below. The exam pattern consists of 100 questions along with 100 marks. The total duration of the exam will be 120 minutes. The UP Home Guard Exam Pattern will be objective in nature.

UP Homeguard Syllabus 2026

Candidates must be aware of the UP Home Guard Syllabus to have an idea of the subjects and topics from which questions will be asked in the examination. The written exam syllabus is expected to include questions from General Knowledge. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus in the official notification only. The syllabus is important to understand the topics which are asked in the examination. Understanding the syllabus will help the candidates in scoring well in the examination.

UP Homeguard Salary 

The salary package provided by the state government will be paid to the selected candidates. The in-hand UP Home Guard salary ranges from Rs.5,200 to Rs.20,200, including 2,000-rupee-grade pay and numerous other allowances. The UP Home Guard job has a one-year probationary period. To be confirmed for the ultimate post, the appointed applicants must fulfill this requirement.

UP Homeguard Books

The UP Homeguard Books are helpful for the candidates to prepare for the examination. The UP Homeguard Books cover the whole syllabus in detail along with the Previous Year Papers, Solved Papers and Mock Test. Candidates can practice and revise for the examination through the UP Home guard Books. The Books will help the candidates to get the conceptual clarity of the topics.

• General Knowledge 2026 by Manohar Pandey
• Samanya Hindi by Dr. Laxmikant Pandey
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by R.S. Aggarwal
• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

UP Home Guard Preparation Tips 2026

Candidates who prepare well for the examination will have a better chance of getting a seat for the position. Before applying for the job, they must begin preparing for the selection process. The UP Home Guard Preparation Tips will help the candidates to prepare well for the examination. Candidates can score well if they follow the steps given below. The following are some helpful UP Police Homeguard Preparation Tips:

• Candidates can prepare for the Physical Efficiency Test by running for a set amount of time every day.
• The candidate should take good care of their health in order to pass the medical examination.
• Begin to improve your personality and communication abilities.
• Don’t skip any subjects or topics if you find any difficulties. Look for the solutions or explanations..
• Take mock tests and keep assessing yourself on a regular basis to know about your preparation.

UP Homeguard Admit Card

The UP Home Guard admit card will be released at uppbpb.gov.in 03 days before the exam date. This means, candidates can download the admit card from 22, 23 and 24 April 2026 respectively for each exam date. As of now, the city intimation slip has been released on 18th April informing candidates about their exam date, shift and exam city. The Admit Card is a very important document as it contains all the necessary details such as exam center details, exam day guidelines, exam shift timings etc. The admit card is released online a few days before the exam. Candidates must carry a printout of the admit card to the exam center otherwise, their entry will be barred.

UP Homeguard Bharti Answer Key 2026

The UP Home Guard Answer Key is released a few days after the written exam. The answer key serves as a reference for the candidates to verify their responses and estimate their scores in the exam. The authorities release a provisional and a final answer key. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the provisional key only. No changes will be made in the UP Home guard Final Answer Key.

UP Home Guard Cut Off 

The UP Home Guard exam cut-off marks will be released on the official website based on the written examination. It serves as a basis to determine the eligibility of candidates for further stages of selection. Candidates must score more than the cut-off for their respective category to be considered for selection. Cut off depends on various factors such as number of candidates who appeared in the exam, previous year trends, difficulty level of the exam etc.

UP Homeguard Result

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) announces the UP Home Guard Result on its official website. The result for each stage of the selection process is announced separately. Candidates can check their results on the board's website.

Hopefully, this article on the UP Police Home Guard was informative for all the candidates. The missing pieces of information will be updated as soon as the official notification is released. Interested candidates can bookmark this page. Download the Testbook App for the preparation of various government job exams.