The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially declared the schedule for the crucial written examination for the UP Police Home Guard Recruitment 2025. This massive drive aims to fill a substantial 41,424 vacancies within the state's Home Guard force, a vital auxiliary unit supporting regular police operations.
Examination Schedule and Key Details
The written test for this highly sought-after recruitment is set to take place over three days: 25th, 26th, and 27th of April, 2026. The board has confirmed that the exam will be conducted in the traditional offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Candidates who applied during the registration window from 18th November to 17th December 2025, and utilized the correction facility from 18th to 21st December, must now focus on their preparation.
All applicants are strongly advised to monitor the official UPPRPB website closely for the release of their admit cards. It will be mandatory to carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the designated examination centre.
Understanding the Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The recruitment follows a rigorous multi-stage selection process. The first and foremost hurdle is the written examination.
The written exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. Candidates will have a total of two hours to complete the paper. The syllabus is designed to evaluate a candidate's general awareness and aptitude, focusing on:
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Topics relevant to the state of Uttar Pradesh and the nation
- Logical reasoning and basic aptitude
To qualify for the subsequent stages, a candidate must secure a minimum of 25% marks in this written test.
Successful candidates from the written exam will then have to clear the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): This test will assess stamina and physical fitness through activities like running and long jump.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): This stage will verify physical measurements like height and chest size as per prescribed norms.
- Document Verification: Original certificates and documents will be scrutinized to confirm eligibility.
- Medical Examination: A final health check to ensure candidates meet the required medical standards for service.
Significance of the Role and Preparation Guidance
The UP Home Guard force plays a critical role in maintaining public order, assisting in disaster management efforts, and performing various community service tasks. The overwhelming number of applications received for these 41,424 posts underscores the role's significance and popularity as a career option in Uttar Pradesh.
For aspirants, experts recommend a focused preparation strategy. Emphasis should be on daily updates of state and national current affairs, consistent practice of general knowledge, and solving reasoning questions. Practicing with mock tests and previous years' question papers can greatly enhance speed and accuracy.
Furthermore, candidates should not neglect physical preparation. A consistent fitness routine aimed at meeting the standards for running and other physical tasks is essential for clearing the PET and PST stages after the written exam.
With the exam dates now fixed, serious candidates have a clear timeline to structure their final preparations for one of the largest police recruitment drives in the state.
