The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), Lucknow, has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025. According to the official notification, 1,07,221 candidates have been shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST) against 41,424 advertised vacancies.
The shortlist has been prepared following the written examination conducted in April 2026 and the applicable recruitment rules.
UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025: At a Glance
| Recruitment Board | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Recruitment | UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 |
| Written Examination Dates | 25, 26 & 27 April 2026 |
| Candidates Shortlisted | 1,07,221 (Result declared on 28 June, 2026) |
| Next Stage | Document Verification (DV) & Physical Standard Test (PST) |
Basis of Shortlisting
As per the official notification, the written examination for the UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025 was conducted on 25, 26 and 27 April 2026.
The board has prepared the shortlist by considering:
- Normalized marks obtained in the written examination.
- Weightage awarded for preferential qualifications, wherever applicable.
- Reservation provisions of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
- District-wise and category-wise advertised vacancies.
Based on these criteria, 1,07,221 candidates, which is approximately 2.6 times the total number of vacancies, have been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Next Stage of Selection
Candidates included in the shortlist have been called for:
- Document Verification (DV)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
The board has clarified that the schedule for DV and PST will be announced separately on its official website.
District-wise Cut-Off Marks
The notification states that the district-wise cut-off marks for the shortlisted candidates have been provided at the end of the respective district PDF lists released by the board.
Candidates can refer to their district-wise PDF to check the applicable cut-off marks.
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Important Instructions Issued by UPPRPB
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has advised candidates to keep the following points in mind:
- The dates for Document Verification and Physical Standard Test will be published shortly on the official website.
- Candidates should regularly visit the UPPRPB website for the latest updates and recruitment-related instructions.
- The board has exercised due care while uploading the information. However, it shall not be responsible for any technical errors, and no claim or benefit shall arise due to such errors.
- In case of any dispute, the decision of the recruitment board shall be final.
- All future information related to the recruitment process will be released only through the official website.
The release of the shortlist marks the completion of another important stage of the UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025. Candidates whose names appear in the shortlisted list should regularly monitor the official website for the announcement of the Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST) schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies are available under the UP Home Guard Recruitment 2025?
A total of 41,424 vacancies have been advertised.
How many candidates have been shortlisted?
According to the official notification, 1,07,221 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage.
When was the written examination conducted?
The written examination was held on 25, 26 and 27 April 2026.
What is the next stage after the written examination?
The shortlisted candidates will appear for Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
When will the DV/PST schedule be released?
The board has stated that the schedule will be announced separately on the official website.
Source: Official notice issued by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB).