Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has officially released the UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 Notification for 41,424 Home Guard Volunteer posts. Candidates who have passed 10th standard are eligible to apply online. The online application process starts on 18 November 2025 and ends on 17 December 2025 through the official website uppbpb.gov.in.
Updated: 16 December 2025 | By: Abisha Muthukumar
UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) |
| Post Name | Home Guard Volunteer |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 Posts |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 18-11-2025 |
| Application End Date | 17-12-2025 |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
UP Home Guard Vacancy Details 2025
- Total Vacancies: 41,424 Home Guard posts
- Vacancies are distributed district-wise across Uttar Pradesh
- Major vacancy districts include:
- Agra – 1232
- Kushinagar – 1947
- Mau – 1371
- Meerut – 1072
- Varanasi – 1219
- Complete district-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification
Eligibility Criteria for UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10th Standard from a recognized board
- Appearing candidates may apply but must qualify before document verification
Nationality
- Applicant must be an Indian Citizen
Physical Standards
- Candidates must meet physical and medical standards as prescribed in the official notification
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates will get age relaxation as per UP Government rules
Salary / Honorarium
- Selected Home Guards will receive a monthly honorarium as per Uttar Pradesh Government norms
- Additional benefits and allowances will be applicable as notified by the state government
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹50/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Selection Process
The selection process for UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 includes:
- Written Examination (OMR Based)
- General Knowledge
- General Science
- Indian Constitution
- History
- Current Affairs
- Uttar Pradesh-specific knowledge
- Physical Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on merit and normalization rules as mentioned in the notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18-11-2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18-11-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17-12-2025 |
How to Apply for UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025
Follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official website uppbpb.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid mobile number and email ID
- Login with registered credentials
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload required documents (photo & signature in prescribed format)
- Pay the application fee online
- Preview and submit the application form
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
Important Instructions
- Apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues
- Ensure all details match official documents
- Keep your registration number and payment receipt safe
- Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected