UP Home Guard Bharti 2025: 41,424 Vacancies Announced for 10th Pass Candidates Across 75 Districts

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board has launched the largest Home Guard recruitment drive in over a decade — 41,424 vacancies across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Applications opened on November 18, 2025, and close on December 17, 2025, giving hopeful candidates just one month to apply. This isn’t just another job posting. For tens of thousands of young people in the state, it’s a lifeline — the first major opportunity to join a state-backed security force since 2011.

Why This Recruitment Matters

It’s been 14 years since Uttar Pradesh last hired Home Guards. Back then, the state was still recovering from political transitions, and security infrastructure was lean. Now, with rising public demand for localized law and order support — especially during festivals, protests, and natural disasters — the Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Department is expanding its auxiliary force. These aren’t police officers, but they’re the first line of defense: patrolling markets, securing public events, assisting in disaster response, and acting as community liaisons. Think of them as the neighborhood watch scaled up to state level — with uniforms, training, and a salary.

Who Can Apply?

The eligibility rules are straightforward, but strict. You must be an Indian citizen, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, and have passed Class 10 (matriculation) from a recognized board. Class 12 is fine too — but not required. Age? Between 18 and 30 as of July 1, 2025. That means if you were born between July 2, 1995, and July 1, 2007, you’re in the window. Reserved category candidates get age relaxation — up to five extra years for SC/ST, three for OBC — as per government norms.

And here’s the standout: 20% of the 41,424 seats are reserved for women. That’s over 8,000 positions specifically for female applicants — a historic push toward gender inclusion in state security roles. In districts like Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Prayagraj, where female participation in public safety roles has been low, this could change the game.

The Selection Process: It’s Not Easy

Don’t be fooled by the simple educational requirement. The selection is brutal. Four stages stand between you and a uniform:

1. Written Examination — Covers general knowledge, reasoning, basic math, and Uttar Pradesh-specific civics. The syllabus is similar to other state-level police exams.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Men must run 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds; women, 1 km in 5 minutes. Long jump and high jump are also tested.
3. Physical Standard Test (PST) — Minimum height: 168 cm for men, 157 cm for women. Chest measurement: 80 cm (expanded to 85 cm) for men. No exceptions.
4. Document Verification — You’ll need proof of residence, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and an employment office registration slip. Missing one? Disqualified.

According to the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board, nearly 1.5 million applications are expected. That’s roughly 36 applicants per vacancy. Competition isn’t just fierce — it’s historic.

What’s the Pay? And Where Will You Work?

Exact salary figures weren’t released in the official notification, but insiders say the monthly honorarium will range between ₹8,000 and ₹12,000, plus allowances for travel, uniforms, and duty-related expenses. This isn’t a full-time salaried job like a police constable — it’s part-time, on-call service. But in rural Uttar Pradesh, where average monthly income hovers around ₹8,500, this is a solid income boost.

Job locations? All 75 districts. The board has confirmed that vacancies will be distributed proportionally based on population and crime density — so districts like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Ghaziabad will likely get more slots than remote areas like Sonbhadra or Deoria. But even in smaller towns, the presence of a trained Home Guard unit can deter crime and build trust.

How to Apply — Step by Step

The entire process is online. No walk-ins. No agents. No shortcuts.

1. Visit the official UPPRPB Home Guard portal.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — mandatory. If you’ve applied for any UP government job since 2020, you likely already have this.
3. Read the notification carefully. Don’t skip the footnotes.
4. Fill the form. Upload your photo, signature, and educational certificates in JPG/PDF format.
5. Pay the fee: ₹500 for general/OBC, ₹250 for SC/ST/EWS. Payment via UPI, net banking, or debit card only.
6. Print the confirmation page. Keep it. You’ll need it for every stage of selection.

There’s a form correction window during the application period — so if you mess up your date of birth or district choice, you can fix it before December 17.

What Comes Next?

The written exam is expected to be held in February 2026, with PET/PST following in March. Final results should be out by May. Successful candidates will be sworn in by June 2026, just in time for the monsoon season — when the Home Guard’s role in flood relief and crowd control becomes critical.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called this recruitment “a cornerstone of our vision for citizen-led security.” And with over 40,000 new faces joining the state’s auxiliary forces, that vision is becoming reality — one uniform at a time.