The UP Home Guard PET 2026 process notice has been published by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board for Home Guards Enrolment-2025.
Quick answer: The PET admit card is not released yet. The Board has published the physical efficiency test procedure only. Male candidates must run 4.8 km in 28 minutes and female candidates 2.4 km in 16 minutes, and the test is qualifying. The admit card will be added to the Board website once released.
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15.08.2026: The Board has published notice number PRPB-B (Home Guard Cadre)-02/2025, dated 14 August 2026, setting out the complete physical efficiency test procedure for Home Guards Enrolment-2025. The running standards and conduct rules are confirmed in this notice. The test date itself has not been announced. Source: uppbpb.gov.in notice board
18.11.2025: The original enrolment advertisement for Home Guards posts was issued, which this physical efficiency test procedure now follows. Source: uppbpb.gov.in
Last checked: 15.08.2026, 5:00 PM IST – UPPRPB official notice board.
Is the UP Home Guard PET date announced yet?
The Board has released the procedure first and will publish the schedule separately, so this section separates what is confirmed from what is still pending.
| Home Guard PET question | What the Board notice says |
|---|---|
| Is the PET date announced | Not officially announced as of 15.08.2026. The notice states the date and time will be displayed on the Board website in due course |
| Where the PET admit card appears | On the Board website, from where candidates download it themselves |
| Who is called for PET | Only candidates found successful district-wise in document scrutiny and the physical standard test |
| Is the running test qualifying | Yes. The notice describes the physical efficiency test as qualifying in nature |
| Notice number and date | PRPB-B (Home Guard Cadre)-02/2025, dated 14 August 2026 |
| Which enrolment year this covers | Home Guards Enrolment-2025, advertised on 18 November 2025 |
UP Home Guard running test distance and time limit
These are the exact qualifying standards printed in the Board notice. Missing the time limit ends the candidature at that stage.
| Running standard question | Requirement in the notice |
|---|---|
| Male candidate running distance | 4.8 kilometres |
| Male candidate time limit | 28 minutes |
| Female candidate running distance | 2.4 kilometres |
| Female candidate time limit | 16 minutes |
| What if the run is not completed in time | The candidate is not eligible for enrolment and is out of the selection process at that stage |
| Is there a second attempt | No. Candidates failing to meet the standard get no second chance and no appeal on health or any other ground |
How the UP Home Guard physical test is conducted
The notice sets out who supervises the test and how timing is recorded, which matters because manual stopwatch timing is specifically barred.
| Test conduct question | What the Board has laid down |
|---|---|
| Who forms the PET committee | A Deputy Collector named by the District Magistrate, a Medical Officer named by the Chief Medical Officer, and a Deputy Superintendent of Police named by the Police Commissioner or Senior Superintendent of Police |
| Is manual timing allowed | No. The committee is not permitted to use manual timing |
| How the run is timed | Standardised electronic timing equipment with CCTV coverage, plus biometrics with adequate wake-up, to ensure accuracy and prevent impersonation |
| When the PET result is shown | Displayed on the notice board at the test venue at the end of the day |
| How the result list is authorised | The list of successful and unsuccessful candidates is declared under the joint signature of the committee members |
| Are stimulants checked | Yes. Use of steroids or narcotics is treated as misconduct and can lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action |
How to download UP Home Guard PET admit card
The admit card is not released yet. Once the Board publishes it, these are the steps to follow.
- Open the Board website from the Important Links table at the end of this page.
- Look for the Home Guards Enrolment-2025 physical efficiency test admit card link on the notice board.
- Sign in with the registration details used for the enrolment application.
- Check the district, venue, reporting date and time printed on the admit card.
- Download the admit card and print a clear copy.
- Keep the original photo identity document and the original Aadhaar card ready with the printout.
What to carry on the UP Home Guard PET day
The Board lists the documents a candidate must present at the test centre, and the one situation in which a missed test can be represented.
| Exam day question | Instruction in the notice |
|---|---|
| Which documents to carry | The downloaded admit card, a valid original photo identity document, and the original Aadhaar card |
| Which photo ID is accepted | e-Aadhaar card, passport or driving licence |
| What if a candidate misses the PET date | A representation may be made on the test day itself, in person or through a representative, to the district committee |
| Are email representations accepted | No. Representations sent by post or email, or given to anyone other than the constituted committee, are not considered |
| Is a reserve day available | The committee may allow another date or the reserve day, but only one additional opportunity is given |
| Any relaxation for pregnant candidates | No. The notice states no opportunity is provided after the final date or reserve day, including on this ground |
Important Links
All official destinations for this enrolment are collected here.
| Official resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Download Home Guard PET notice PDF | Official PET Procedure Notice |
| UPPRPB notice board | All Board Notices |
| UPPRPB official website | uppbpb.gov.in |
| Uttar Pradesh Government portal | up.gov.in |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest Government Jobs |
Last updated: 15.08.2026. Every standard and rule above is taken from the UPPRPB notice dated 14 August 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the UP Home Guard PET 2026 date been announced?
No. As of 15.08.2026 the Board has published only the test procedure. The notice states the date and time of the physical efficiency test will be displayed on the Board website in due course.
How much running is required for male Home Guard candidates?
Male candidates must complete a 4.8 kilometre run within 28 minutes.
How much running is required for female Home Guard candidates?
Female candidates must complete a 2.4 kilometre run within 16 minutes.
Is the Home Guard physical efficiency test scored or qualifying?
It is qualifying in nature. Candidates either meet the time limit or are excluded from enrolment, and no marks are added to a merit list from it.
Who is called for the Home Guard PET?
Only those candidates who were found successful district-wise in document scrutiny and the physical standard test.
Where will the Home Guard PET admit card be released?
On the Board website, from where candidates download it themselves. The direct link is in the Important Links table on this page.
What documents must be carried to the PET centre?
The downloaded admit card, a valid original photo identity document such as e-Aadhaar, passport or driving licence, and the original Aadhaar card.
Can the running time be recorded with a stopwatch?
No. The notice bars manual timing. Standardised electronic timing equipment with CCTV coverage and biometrics is used instead.
When is the Home Guard PET result declared?
The result is displayed on the notice board at the test venue at the end of the day, under the joint signature of the committee members.
What happens if a candidate cannot attend on the fixed PET date?
A representation can be made on the test day itself, in person or through a representative, to the district committee. Postal or email representations are not considered.
Is a second chance given if a candidate fails the running test?
No. Candidates who fail to meet the prescribed standard get no second opportunity, and no appeal is allowed on health or any other ground.
Which notice governs the UP Home Guard PET process?
Notice number PRPB-B (Home Guard Cadre)-02/2025, dated 14 August 2026, issued by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board.
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