UP Home Guard Vacancy 2025: Official Notification, 45000+ Posts, and OTR Process Starts!

The much-awaited notification for the Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2025 is expected to be released soon by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB). This massive drive, expected to fill over 45,000 Home Guard vacancies, offers a significant government job opportunity for 10th-pass candidates in the state.

Crucially, the UPPRPB has already initiated the One Time Registration (OTR) process, making it mandatory for all aspiring candidates to register on the official portal before the applications begin. Stay updated and get ready for a career in public service!

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UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Overview

Aspect	Details
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Post Name	Home Guard Volunteer
Expected Vacancies	44,000 to 45,000+
Mandatory Pre-requisite	One Time Registration (OTR) on UPPRPB portal
Official Website	https://uppbpb.gov.in/ or https://apply.upprpb.in/

Event	Date
Online Application Start	18 November 2025
Online Application End	17 December 2025
Application Fee Payment	18 November – 17 December 2025
Fee Adjustment Date	18 – 20 December 2025

UP Home Guard Bharti 2025: Online आवेदन कैसे करें (How to Apply Online)

Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) Process

The UPPRPB has made OTR compulsory to streamline the application process for Home Guard and future recruitments.

1. Visit the UPPRPB Portal: Go to the official OTR website https://apply.upprpb.in/ or https://uppbpb.gov.in/.
2. Start Registration: Look for the ‘Create an Account’ or ‘OTR Registration Link’ and click on it.
3. Verify Contact Details: Enter your email ID and mobile number and verify them using the respective OTPs.
4. Fill Personal Information: Enter your personal details accurately, including name, date of birth, etc.
5. Create Credentials: Set a strong password. Note down your generated Registration Number and Password for future use.

Note: If you have already completed OTR for any previous UPPRPB recruitment, you do not need to register again.

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Eligibility Criteria Highlights (Expected)

Candidates must meet the following basic criteria, as per the new guidelines (Uttar Pradesh State Home Guards Enrolment Manual):

Educational Qualification

• Minimum 10th Pass (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Age Limit (As of July 1 of the Enrolment Year)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation will be provided for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) who are domicile of Uttar Pradesh, as per government rules.

Domicile & Residency

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of the district for which they are applying.

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Selection Process and Physical Standards

The selection for the UP Home Guard post will be based on a multi-stage process to ensure transparency and suitability.¹¹

1. Selection Stages

• Written Examination: Objective-type test.
• Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height and chest.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running/Endurance test.
• Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Category	Male Height	Male Chest (Min. Unexpanded/Expanded)	Female Height	Female Weight (Minimum)
Gen/OBC/SC	168 cm	79 cm / 84 cm	152 cm	40 kg
ST	160 cm	77 cm / 82 cm	147 cm	40 kg

3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Gender	Running Distance	Time Allowed
Male Candidates	4.8 Kilometers	28 Minutes
Female Candidates	2.4 Kilometers	16 Minutes

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