🛡️ Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2025 – 44,000 Vacancies
📌 Introductory Info
The Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Department is gearing up for its first major recruitment drive after more than a decade, with approximately 44,000 Home Guard vacancies expected across the state for 2025–26. The recruitment will focus on strengthening civic security and community support units across UP.
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Department |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Vacancies | Approx. 44,000 |
| Qualification | 10+2 Pass (Intermediate) |
| Application Mode | Online via homeguard.up.gov.in |
| Salary | ₹20,200/month (Level-3, 7th CPC) |
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: Expected in Last Week of July 2025
- Online Registration: 4th Week of July 2025
- Application Deadline: Expected August 2025
- Exam/Physical Tests: Dates to be announced post-notification
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
10+2 (Intermediate) from recognized board
Age Limit:
18–45 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
Physical Standards:
Male: Height ≥168 cm, Chest 78–83 cm
Female: Height ≥152 cm
💸 Salary & Benefits
Basic Pay: ₹20,200/month (7th CPC Level-3)
In-Hand Salary: ₹20,000–₹22,000/month (based on attendance)
Allowances: DA, Travel Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Special Duty Allowance
📝 Selection Process
- Written Exam: 150 MCQs (GK, Hindi, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude)
- Physical Tests:
- Male: 1600m run (6.5 min), 10 push-ups (1 min)
- Female: 800m run (5.5 min), 2.5m long jump
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🖱️ How to Apply
- Visit homeguard.up.gov.in
- Click “Apply Online – Home Guard Recruitment 2025”
- Register and fill personal/educational details
- Upload documents: Photo, signature, certificates
- Pay fee: ₹100 (all categories)
- Submit before deadline
🔔 Important Notes
- 20% vacancies reserved for women
- Only one application per candidate allowed
- Selected candidates serve under Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD)
❓ FAQ
📅 When to apply?
– Likely starting 4th Week of July 2025
🎓 Qualification needed?
– 10+2 pass from recognized board
⚖️ Age limit?
– 18–45 years (with relaxations)
📝 Selection process?
– Written exam → Physical tests → Document verification → Medical
💰 Salary?
– ₹20,200 basic + allowances (₹20K–22K in-hand)
For official updates: Visit UP Home Guard Website