UP Home Guard Bharti: While the official notification is yet to be released, based on previous recruitments, it is anticipated that applicants will need to possess at least a 10th-class pass certificate.
UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Youth in Uttar Pradesh preparing for government jobs have received some good news. The state government may soon begin the recruitment process for nearly 44,000 Home Guard positions across the state. According to media reports, the government has approved the recruitment, and departmental preparations are in the final stages. However, no official announcement has been made yet. The recruitment process may begin in July 2025.
Passport size photograph (clear and sharp)
Signature (scanned copy)
Aadhaar card or any valid ID proof
10th/12th mark sheet or certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Residential certificate (only Uttar Pradesh residents)
Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS, if claiming reservation)
Medical fitness certificate
NCC certificate (if available – for bonus marks)
Candidates for the Home Guard recruitment may be selected based on a three-stage process. This includes a written examination, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and an interview.
Written Examination – Questions related to general knowledge, mathematics, and logical reasoning may be asked.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Candidates' physical fitness will be checked.
Interview – Candidates may be interviewed before final selection.
Although the official notification has not yet been released, based on previous recruitments, it is estimated that candidates must have at least a 10th-class pass certificate to apply. Regarding the age limit, the minimum age may be set at 18 years and the maximum age at 45 years. Reserved categories may get age relaxation as per government rules.