UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern and Physical Test Details

UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026; Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the UP Home Guard Syllabus along with the release of the notification PDF. Understanding the UP Home Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 is essential for candidates to prepare effectively for the exam. In this article, we have covered all the important topics that will be asked in the examination

UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026 Overview

To prepare effectively for the UP Home Guard exam for a total of 41424 Home Guard vacancies, candidates must go through the detailed UP Home Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern. The syllabus includes subjects of General Knowledge. Only the candidates who will be qualified for the written examination will be eligible to appear for the Physical Test. 

UP Home Guard Selection Process 2026

To be selected for the Home Guard post, candidates have to undergo a multiple-stage selection process that includes a Written Examination, Physical Exam and Document Verification & Medical Examination. 

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Standards Test and Document Verification Process
3. Physical Efficiency Test

UP Home Guard Exam Pattern 2026

The UP Home Guard Exam 2026 will include questions from the General Knowledge subject. There will be a total of 100 questions for a total of 100 marks.

• For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
• The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes.
• The exam will be conducted offline (OMR-based).
• Candidates securing less than 25% marks in the written examination will not be eligible for enrolment.

UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026

Understanding the complete UP Home Guard Syllabus 2026 helps candidates to focus on relevant subjects and avoid wasting time on unnecessary content. The syllabus outlines the topics and subtopics that candidates have to cover to be well prepared for the exam. Below, we have provided the complete syllabus for all the subjects that are included in the UP Home Guard Exam 2026.

General Knowledge Syllabus

• History of India
• Indian Constitution
• Indian Economy and Agriculture
• Art & Culture
• Commerce and Trade
• Population
• India & Neighbouring Countries
• Scientific Progress/Development
• National/International Awards
• General Science
• Indian Languages
• Research & Discovery
• Books and Their Authors,
• Human Rights
• Cyber Crime
• Revenue, police, and the general administrative system in Uttar Pradesh
• Capital
• Specific information regarding the education culture and social practices of Uttar Pradesh.
• Currency
• Natural Resources
• Demonetization and its impact
• Geography of India and World Geography
• General Science
• Environment and Urbanisation

Document Verification and Physical Standards Test (PST)

Candidates shortlisted from the merit list will undergo document verification and physical standards measurement.

Physical Standards (For Male Candidates):

Physical Standards (For Female Candidates):

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male candidates must complete a 4.8 km run in 28 minutes.
• Female candidates must complete a 2.4 km run in 16 minutes.
• The PET will be of a qualifying nature; no marks will be awarded for it.

Medical Examination and Character Verification

Candidates who qualify in all stages will undergo a medical examination to ensure physical and mental fitness, followed by police verification before final enrollment.

Is there any negative marking in the UP Home Guard exam 2026?

No, there is no negative marking as per expected pattern.