The Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Department, in coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), has officially declared the examination schedule for the highly anticipated 2026 recruitment drive. With 41,424 vacancies available, candidates across the state are preparing for the upcoming selection cycle.
UP Home Guard Exam 2026 Schedule
The written examination is scheduled to take place on 25, 26, and 27 April 2026. This offline examination will be conducted in multiple shifts across the state. Candidates who successfully registered between 17 November 2025 and 16 December 2025 are eligible to appear for the test.
| UP Home Guard Exam 2026 |
| Organisation-Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board Post-Home Guard Total Vacancies-41,424 Posts Official website- www.homeguard.up.gov.in |
| Important Dates Registration Date- 17 November 2025 to 16 December 2025 Exam date- 24 April 2026 – 26 April 2026 Admit Card – TBA |
UP Home Guard Selection Process Stages
The recruitment process is comprehensive, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are selected for the force. The stages are as follows:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Effective Preparation Tips
To maximize your chances, adhere to these guidelines:
- Revise General Knowledge and Current Affairs, especially Uttar Pradesh-related topics
- Solve previous year question papers
- Attempt mock tests
- Avoid unreliable sources
- Maintain physical fitness for PET
Essential Resources
For further information, please refer to these official resources:
- UP Home Guard Admit Card 2026 Out
- UP Home Guard Answer Key 2026- Download Link
- UP Home Guard Question Paper 2026 – Download PDF
- UP Home Guard Salary
- UP Home Guard Syllabus
- UP Home Guard Previous Year Question Papers
| Also check |
| UP Home Guard Salary |
| UP Home Guard Syllabus |
| UP Home Guard Previous Year Question Papers |