Check UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026 with latest exam pattern, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, physical test details, and selection process. Download complete syllabus here.
Candidates preparing for the UP Home Guard Exam 2026 should clearly understand the latest UP Home Guard Syllabus and exam pattern. Knowing the syllabus helps you plan your preparation in the right direction and focus only on important topics. The UP Home Guard recruitment process generally includes a written examination, physical test, and document verification. To qualify for final selection, candidates must first clear the written exam and physical test.
The written examination usually consists of a single question paper, in which questions are mainly asked from General Knowledge. Therefore, candidates should pay special attention to basic GK, current affairs, and information related to Uttar Pradesh. In this article, we provide the complete subject-wise UP Home Guard Exam Syllabus 2026, along with exam pattern, marking scheme, and selection process details. Candidates are advised to carefully review the latest syllabus below and start their preparation accordingly.
UP Home Guard New Notification-
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the City Intimation Slip for the UP Home Guard Exam 2025. The written examination will be conducted on April 25, 26, and 27, 2026 across 74 districts of Uttar Pradesh in two shifts each day. Candidates can check their allotted exam city by logging in with their registration number and date of birth on the official website. The admit card will be released three days before the respective exam date. Candidates are advised to download their city slip in advance and plan their travel accordingly.
UP Home Guard Exam Pattern 2026
The UP Home Guard Exam 2026 written test will be conducted in OMR-based objective mode. In this examination, questions will be asked from the General Knowledge subject. The question paper will consist of a total of 100 questions, and each question will carry 1 mark. The total duration of the exam will be 2 hours (120 minutes). Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for further stages of the selection process.
Each question in the written exam will have four options, out of which candidates need to select the correct answer. The examination will be conducted using an OMR answer sheet.
UP Home Guard Written Exam Pattern 2026
| S. No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 Marks | 2 Hours |
UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026 – General Knowledge
- Important Summits
- General Knowledge
- General Science
- Indian History
- Indian Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian Culture
- Indian Agriculture
- Commerce and Trade
- Population
- Environment and Urbanization
- Geography of India
- Natural Resources of Uttar Pradesh
- Specific Information regarding Education, Culture and Social Traditions
- Important Fairs and Festivals organized in Uttar Pradesh
- Sports Prizes and Achievements
- Revenue, Police and General Administration in Uttar Pradesh
- Human Rights
- Internal Security and Terrorism
- Relations between India and Neighbouring Countries
- Contemporary Issues of National and International Importance
- National and International Organizations
- Prizes and Recognition
- Countries, Capitals and Currencies
- Important Days
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Books and their Writers
- Social Media Communication
- Welfare and Public-Oriented Schemes of UP Government
- Women Empowerment
- Self-Reliance and Industrial Development Initiatives
- Natural Phenomenon
UP Home Guard Physical Standard & Efficiency Test 2026
After the written examination, candidates will be called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). In the Physical Standard Test, the height, chest (for male candidates), and weight (for female candidates) will be measured. Only those candidates who meet the prescribed physical standards will be allowed to appear in the Physical Efficiency Test. The Physical Efficiency Test will be qualifying in nature, and no marks will be awarded for it.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Male Candidates-
| Category | Height | Chest (Without Expansion) | Chest (With Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / SC / OBC | Minimum 168 cm | Minimum 79 cm | Minimum 84 cm |
| ST | Minimum 160 cm | Minimum 77 cm | Minimum 82 cm |
Female Candidates-
| Category | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| General / SC / OBC | Minimum 152 cm | Minimum 40 kg |
| ST | Minimum 147 cm | Minimum 40 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify the Physical Standard Test will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test. This test will be qualifying in nature, and no marks will be awarded.
| Category | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 4.8 km | 28 Minutes |
| Female Candidates | 2.4 km | 16 Minutes |
Important Points-
- The Physical Efficiency Test will be qualifying in nature
- No marks will be awarded for PET
- Only PST-qualified candidates will be eligible for PET
- Physical test will be conducted as per official guidelines
- Final merit will be prepared based on written exam and preference marks
UP Home Guard Additional Preference Marks
Candidates will be given extra marks based on certain preferential qualifications. If a candidate has more than one preferential qualification, additional marks will be awarded for each as per the rules. These extra marks will be added to the written examination score.
Preference Marks Details
| S. No. | Preferential Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 03 Marks |
| 2 | NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 02 Marks |
| 3 | NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 01 Mark |
| 4 | Bharat Scout & Guide Certificate | 01 Mark |
Additional Preference
- Candidates who have completed computer training (O Level / equivalent) will be awarded 03 additional marks.
- Candidates holding a valid driving license will be awarded 01 additional mark.
- If a candidate has multiple qualifications, marks will be added accordingly.
- These preference marks will be included in the final merit calculation.
UP Home Guard Selection Process 2026
- Written Exam
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- PST (Physical Standard Test)
- PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
- Final Merit List
- Medical Examination
Important Links-
| Sarkari Syllabus | Click Here |
| UPPRPB Official Website | Click Here |