Key Dates for UP Home Guard Recruitment
The written examination for the Home Guard recruitment took place over three days: 25, 26, and 27 April 2026. The initial results, including the scorecards and the final answer key, were published on 28 June 2026. Candidates could raise objections to the answer key until 4 July 2026. After addressing concerns and finalizing the results, the UPPRPB released the final results and the final cut-off marks on 3 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
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| Written exam | 25, 26 and 27 April 2026 |
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| Written result, scorecard and final answer key | 28 June 2026 |
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| Final answer key available until | 4 July 2026 |
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| Final result and final cut-off | 3 October 2026 |
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Cut Off Marks Highlights
Cut-off marks vary significantly across districts and categories, reflecting regional competition and candidate performance. For example, in Ayodhya district, the highest cut-off for Unreserved male candidates was 68.52, while female candidates had a top cut-off of 66.11. On the other hand, districts like Lucknow and Kanpur Nagar recorded lower cut-offs, with male candidates requiring at least 61.58 and females 60.32 to qualify. The cut-offs are listed separately for all categories (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) and are different for male and female candidates. This detailed breakdown helps candidates understand the specific qualifying marks needed in their districts.
| Male | Female | Measure |
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| 68.52 (Ayodhya) | 66.11 (Ayodhya) | Highest UR cut-off |
| 61.58 (Lucknow and Kanpur Nagar) | 60.32 (Kanpur Nagar) | Lowest UR cut-off |