UP Home Guard Exam Pattern & Salary 2025 – Full Guide

UP Home Guard Exam Pattern and Salary 2025 – Complete Guide

The Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2025 is one of the most anticipated exams for defense aspirants in the state. With over 41,000+ vacancies expected, understanding the selection process is crucial for success.

In this guide, we will break down the UP Home Guard Exam Pattern, detailed physical standards (height, chest, running), and the latest UP Home Guard Salary structure. Whether you are a fresh applicant or preparing for the physical test, this page covers everything you need to know.

        🚀 Key Update: The recruitment will likely follow a 3-stage process: Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination.
    

UP Home Guard 2025 – Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
Post Name	Home Guard Volunteer
Total Vacancies	41,424+ (Expected)
Selection Process	Written Exam → Physical Test (PET/PST) → Medical
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh

UP Home Guard Selection Process 2025

To get selected as a Home Guard in UP, candidates must clear the following stages:

Written Examination: An objective type test to check basic knowledge.
Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of Height and Chest.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running/Race to test stamina.
Document Verification & Medical Exam: Final check of eligibility and health.

UP Home Guard Exam Pattern 2025 (Written)

The written exam will likely be conducted in offline (OMR) mode. Below is the expected pattern based on the latest notifications:

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge (GK)	25	25	2 Hours (120 Mins)
General Hindi	25	25
Numerical Ability (Maths)	25	25
Reasoning	25	25
Total	100	100

Note: There is typically no negative marking in this exam, but candidates should confirm this in the official notification instructions.

UP Home Guard Physical Standards (PST & PET)

1. Physical Standard Test (Height & Chest)

Category	Height (Male)	Chest (Male)	Height (Female)
Gen / OBC / SC	167.7 cm	78.8 - 83.8 cm	152 cm
ST / Hill Areas	162.6 cm	76.5 - 81.5 cm	147 cm

2. Physical Efficiency Test (Running)

Male Candidates: 4.8 km run in 28 minutes.
Female Candidates: 2.4 km run in 16 minutes.

UP Home Guard Salary 2025

The UP Home Guard Salary is calculated on a daily duty allowance basis. Unlike permanent police constables, Home Guards are paid for the days they are on duty.

💰 Salary Breakdown

Daily Duty Allowance: Approx. ₹700 - ₹800 per day.
Monthly In-Hand Salary: ₹22,000 - ₹25,000 (Approx).
Grade Pay: ₹2,000 (Equivalent Level).

Allowances & Benefits

Apart from the daily wage, Home Guards are eligible for:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
Uniform Allowance
Medical Facilities & Insurance
Travel Allowance (TA) during official movement

Important Links

📄 Download Syllabus PDF 🌐 Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the in-hand salary of a UP Home Guard in 2025? The in-hand salary is approximately ₹22,000 to ₹25,000 per month, depending on the number of duty days assigned.

Q2. Is there an exam for UP Home Guard Recruitment? Yes, candidates usually have to pass a written exam followed by a physical efficiency test (running).

Q3. What is the height required for UP Home Guard? General, OBC, and SC male candidates need a height of 167.7 cm, while female candidates need 152 cm.

Q4. What is the running time for male candidates? Male candidates must complete a 4.8 km run in 28 minutes to qualify.

Q5. Is UP Home Guard a permanent government job? Home Guards serve as an auxiliary force. While it is a government service with good stability and benefits, it is technically a volunteer-based service with daily allowances.