Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Apply for 41,424 Posts Across India
A new Home Guard recruitment drive for December 2025 has been announced, offering a significant opportunity for eligible candidates. The official notification has been released for a total of 41,424 vacancies. This recruitment drive is open to both male and female candidates from all states across India, who can apply through online mode. The application window closes on December 17, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria for Home Guard Vacancy
Candidates interested in the Home Guard posts must meet specific educational and age requirements.
Educational Qualification: The primary eligibility criterion for this recruitment is a 10th pass qualification. Candidates who have successfully passed their 10th standard examination are eligible to apply for these posts. For further details, applicants should consult the official notification.
Age Limit: The minimum age limit for applicants is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates, including female, OBC, SC, and ST categories, as per government rules. For complete details on age relaxation, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
Application Fee Details
A non-refundable application fee is required for submitting the online form for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025.
- General and OBC Candidates: ₹400
- SC and ST Candidates: ₹300
- Female Candidates: ₹300
Applicants should check the official notification for any additional details regarding the application fee.
Home Guard Salary Information
The expected salary for Home Guard positions is around ₹25,000 plus. Specific salary details, which may vary as per rules and post, are provided in the official notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for comprehensive salary information.
Selection Process for Home Guard 2025
The selection process for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025 is designed to assess candidates on various parameters. The stages of selection include:
- Written Examination (OMR Based)
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Standard Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
For a complete breakdown of the selection process, candidates must check the official notification.
Home Guard Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The written examination for the Home Guard recruitment will be an objective-type, OMR-based, and offline exam. Candidates who successfully submit their online applications will be eligible to appear for this test.
Exam Structure: The exam will consist of 100 to 150 questions, with a total score of 300 marks. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
Subjects included in the examination are:
- General Knowledge
- General Hindi
- Numerical and Mental Abilities
- IQ Reasoning
Applicants should familiarize themselves with the rules and guidelines outlined in the official notification regarding the examination.
Physical Efficiency & Standard Test Details
The physical test includes specific requirements for height, chest, weight, and running for both male and female candidates.
Male Candidates:
- Height (General, OBC, SC): 168 cm
- Height (ST): Specific height details for ST males were not provided in the transcript, but typically are slightly relaxed. Candidates should check the official notification.
- Chest (General, OBC, SC): 79 cm to 84 cm (unexpanded to expanded)
- Chest (ST): 77 cm to 80 cm (unexpanded to expanded)
- Weight: Not Applicable
- Running: 4.8 km in 28 minutes
Female Candidates:
- Height (General, OBC, SC): 152 cm
- Weight: Minimum 40 kg
- Running: 2.4 km in 16 minutes
For more comprehensive information on physical standards and efficiency tests, candidates are advised to read the UP Police Home Guard Official Notification 2025.
Required Documents for Application
Candidates applying for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025 will need to prepare the following documents:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar Card
- 10th Certificate
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photo
- Email ID
- Degree related to the position (if applicable)
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Signature
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Applicants should review the official notification for any further details regarding required documents.
Important Dates to Remember
- Last Date to Apply Online: December 17, 2025
- Online application has already commenced.
Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Preparation Resources
For those preparing for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025-26, the Chakshu Prakashan book is recommended as a valuable resource. This book includes 1950 multiple-choice questions with solutions, along with 25 practice sets, which can aid in comprehensive preparation for the Home Guard recruitment examination.
