Overview
The UP Home Guard Medical Schedule 2026 was released on 8 October 2026 for candidates shortlisted under the Home Guard Enrollment 2025 drive. The Uttar Pradesh Home Guards Department is conducting the recruitment process to fill 41,424 Home Guard posts, with medical examinations scheduled to begin on 12 October 2026.
Candidates must report at 9:00 AM to the police line in their home district, carrying the original call letter and all documents specified in the medical examination notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Home Guards Department |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | homeguard.up.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | Medical examination starts 12 October 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the medical examination may be held on different dates for different districts or batches. The date and reporting instructions printed on the individual call letter will be treated as final.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 10 or High School from a recognised board.
- Candidates must produce the original educational certificate and marksheet during document scrutiny or medical examination, if requested.
- Qualifications claimed in the online application must be supported by valid documents.
Age Limit
- The prescribed minimum age for enrollment was 18 years.
- The upper age limit was 30 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Age relaxation applies to eligible reserved-category candidates in accordance with Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the High School certificate or another accepted official document will be used for verification.
Fees
- Application fee: ₹400.
- Fee payment was accepted through the online payment options provided during the application period.
- The enrollment application window is now closed, and no fresh application is required for the medical stage.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Applicants were assessed through the prescribed written test conducted for Home Guard enrollment.
- Physical Test and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates were required to meet the applicable physical standards and produce original eligibility documents.
- Medical Examination and Character Verification: Candidates clearing the preceding stages must be declared medically fit. Their antecedents and character will also be verified before final enrollment.
Medical fitness does not by itself guarantee selection. Final enrollment will depend on successful completion of every stage, document authenticity, character verification, district-wise vacancies and other conditions in the official notification.
How to Apply
The online application process has concluded. Candidates called for the medical stage should now complete the following steps:
- Visit the official portal at homeguard.up.gov.in using a computer or mobile browser.
- Open the recruitment, enrollment or latest notices section and locate the UP Home Guard Medical Schedule 2026 notice.
- Download the district-wise schedule or medical call letter and verify the candidate’s name, roll number, district, date and reporting time.
- Report to the police line of the candidate’s home district at 9:00 AM on the allotted date. Candidates should arrive early to complete attendance and verification formalities.
- Carry the original medical call letter, a valid photo identity card, educational certificates, date-of-birth proof, domicile certificate, category certificate where applicable, recent photographs and other documents listed in the call letter. Candidates should also keep self-attested photocopies ready.
- Cooperate with the medical board and provide accurate information during examination and character verification. Any mismatch in personal details or documents should be reported immediately to the designated officials.
- A candidate declared medically unfit should follow the appeal instructions given in the notice or communicated by the medical board. The appeal must be submitted within the prescribed time; delayed requests may not be considered.
Candidates should rely on the reporting date printed on their call letter and regularly check the official portal for district-level changes, postponements or supplementary instructions.
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FAQs
1. When will the UP Home Guard medical examination begin?
The medical examination for shortlisted candidates will begin on 12 October 2026. Individual dates may vary by district and batch.
2. Where must candidates report for the medical test?
Candidates must report to the police line in their home district at 9:00 AM, unless a different venue or time is printed on the call letter.
3. What should a candidate do if declared medically unfit?
The candidate should submit an appeal within the period and in the format prescribed in the medical notice. Further examination will be conducted only if the appeal is accepted under the applicable rules.
