Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) has revised the UP Home Guard Enrolment 2025 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) schedule due to continuous rainfall. The PET, earlier scheduled for September 8, 2026, will now be conducted on September 14, 2026, as part of the recruitment process for 41,424 Home Guard Volunteer posts.
Candidates appearing for the physical test must download their revised admit cards from the official website beginning September 7, 2026. The updated hall ticket should be carried to the examination venue along with valid identification and other prescribed documents.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPBPB) |
| Post Name | Home Guard Volunteer |
| Total Vacancies | 41,424 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | uppbpb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | November 18, 2025 |
| Last Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Revised Admit Card Release | September 7, 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The physical test was initially planned for September 8 but has been postponed by six days because of persistent rainfall and related ground conditions. Candidates should rely on the date, reporting time and venue printed on the revised admit card rather than using the previously issued hall ticket.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed High School or Class 10 from a recognised education board.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Candidates called for document verification must produce their original Class 10 certificate and mark sheet.
Age Limit
- The minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
- The upper age limit is 30 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Age relaxation for eligible reserved-category candidates will apply under Uttar Pradesh government recruitment rules.
- Candidates must present a valid date-of-birth certificate and, where applicable, a category certificate during verification.
Fees
- The application fee is Rs 400.
- Payment was required through the online facilities provided during the application period.
- Any fee-related concession or procedural exemption is governed by the detailed recruitment notification.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Eligible applicants are assessed through a written test covering the subjects and standard prescribed by the recruitment board.
- Physical Efficiency Test: Shortlisted candidates must complete the prescribed running or physical-efficiency requirements. The rescheduled PET will be held on September 14, 2026.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates qualifying in the earlier stages must present original documents and meet the applicable medical and physical standards before final enrolment.
Candidates should note that participation in the PET does not by itself guarantee selection. Final enrolment will depend on performance, eligibility verification, medical fitness, vacancy availability and compliance with all recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
The online application window has closed. Candidates who submitted their forms successfully can follow these steps to access the revised PET admit card and complete the next stage:
- Visit the official UPPBPB website at uppbpb.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment or notices section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the link for the UP Home Guard Enrolment 2025 revised PET admit card.
- Enter the required login information, such as the registration number, date of birth or password.
- Submit the details and check the revised test date, reporting time, venue and candidate instructions.
- Download the admit card and print at least two clear copies for examination-day use.
- Carry the revised admit card, an original photo identity document and any additional items mentioned in the instructions.
- Reach the PET venue well before the reporting time. Late entry may not be permitted under the recruitment rules.
Candidates who cannot access their admit cards should first verify their login credentials and application status. If the problem continues, they should use the official helpdesk or contact information provided on the recruitment portal.
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FAQs
1. What is the revised UP Home Guard PET date for 2026?
The UP Home Guard Physical Efficiency Test will now be conducted on September 14, 2026, instead of September 8, 2026.
2. When will the revised UP Home Guard PET admit card be released?
The revised admit card is scheduled to be uploaded on September 7, 2026, at uppbpb.gov.in.
3. Why was the UP Home Guard PET postponed?
The test was rescheduled because continuous rainfall affected the conditions required for conducting the physical examination safely and properly.
