Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has issued the UP Home Guard PET Admit Card 2026 notification for candidates shortlisted for the physical test. The recruitment drive aims to fill 41,424 Home Guard posts across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must download their hall tickets from uppbpb.gov.in and check the reporting time, test centre and PET instructions carefully.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | November 18, 2025 |
| Last Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Exam Date | PET date as printed on admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should treat the date, shift and reporting time printed on their individual admit card as final. Any change in the physical test schedule will be published through a separate notice on the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should have passed the Class 10 or High School examination from a recognised education board.
- Candidates must possess the required educational certificate by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Applicants should satisfy the domicile, character and other service-related conditions prescribed for Home Guard recruitment in Uttar Pradesh.
- Original certificates will be checked during the document verification stage.
Age Limit
- The minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
- The upper age limit is 30 years, calculated as of the date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation certificate will normally be used for age verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 400.
- SC and ST candidates: Rs. 300.
- Applicable online payment or service charges may be collected separately.
- Candidates should retain the payment receipt and application confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Written Examination: Candidates are assessed through an objective examination covering the subjects and syllabus prescribed by UPPRPB.
- Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test: Shortlisted candidates must meet the required physical measurements and complete the prescribed running or efficiency test within the stipulated time.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Successful candidates are required to produce original certificates and satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards before final selection.
Candidates must qualify at every applicable stage. Merely receiving a PET admit card does not guarantee appointment to a Home Guard post.
How to Apply
The online application period has ended, but registered candidates can use the following steps to access their PET hall ticket:
- Visit the UPPRPB website at uppbpb.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the recruitment or admit card section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the link titled UP Home Guard PET Admit Card 2026.
- Enter the registration number or application number, date of birth and any displayed security code.
- Submit the details and verify the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, PET venue, date and reporting time.
- Download the admit card PDF and print at least two clear copies. Candidates should also save a digital copy on their phone or email.
- Carry the printed hall ticket, an original photo identity document and any other item listed in the instructions to the test centre.
If the hall ticket contains an incorrect name, photograph, category or other personal detail, candidates should contact the board through the official helpdesk without waiting for the PET date. Entry may be denied to candidates who report late or fail to produce the required documents.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I download the UP Home Guard PET Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the hall ticket from uppbpb.gov.in by entering their registration credentials in the designated admit card portal.
2. What documents are required at the PET centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card, an original government-issued photo ID and any certificates or photographs specifically listed on the hall ticket.
3. What should I do if I forget my registration number?
Use the credential-recovery option on the login page, if available, or check the application confirmation message and registered email. Candidates may also contact the official recruitment helpdesk.
