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New Delhi, June 1, 2026 — The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is in the final stages of preparing the written examination results for the massive Uttar Pradesh Home Guard recruitment drive. Aimed at filling 41,424 vacant positions across the state, this recruitment drive represents one of the largest departmental expansions in recent years. Following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expectations are high that the written exam results will be officially announced in early June 2026.
The massive recruitment drive kicked off late last year, with the formal application process concluding in December. After months of anticipation, the UPPRPB successfully conducted the statewide written examinations on April 25, 26, and 27, 2026. Tens of thousands of eager candidates from all over Uttar Pradesh appeared at various high-security test centers, hoping to secure a stable and honorable position within the state’s security apparatus.
Quick Progress Following the Exam
In a strong push toward transparency and speed, the recruitment board did not delay its next steps. Just days after the conclusion of the written exams, the UPPRPB released the provisional answer keys on May 7, 2026. Candidates were given a window until May 10, 2026, to review their answers, calculate their tentative scores, and submit any online objections against discrepancies.
Currently, an expert panel is reviewing those objections to compile the final answer key. During a recent administrative review meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath evaluated the ongoing enrollment process of the Home Guard department. He issued strict directives to state officials to ensure the selection process remains completely transparent, fair, and bound to a strict timeline. Following this meeting, reports indicate that while the final joint merit list and appointments are projected for September 2026, the preliminary hurdle—the written exam results—will be made public on the board’s official website within the first week of June.
Understanding the Expected Cut-Off Marks
Because a vast number of candidates took the exam, competition is fierce. However, feedback from educational experts and test-takers suggests that the April written test was structurally challenging. Due to the high difficulty level of the paper, experts believe the qualifying cut-off scores might remain relatively moderate.
While the official cut-off marks will be published alongside the results, academic mentors have provided a breakdown of the expected scores needed to qualify for the next stage:
What Comes Next? Preparing for the Physical Test (PET/PST)
Candidates should keep in mind that clearing the written exam is only the first step. The UP Home Guard selection methodology relies heavily on physical capability. Those who meet the official category cut-offs will automatically qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
Because the physical evaluation is physically demanding, experts advise candidates not to wait for the final scorecard and instead begin their field practice immediately.
Alongside the physical trials, candidates will undergo a mandatory Document Verification (DV) process. To avoid last-minute panic or disqualification, applicants are highly encouraged to organize their original files today. Essential documents include 10th-grade (High School) certificates, valid identity proofs (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card), recent passport-sized photographs, and valid Domicile and Category Certificates (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) issued by the competent state authority.