UP Home Guard recruitment exam starts from today, e-KYC and papers will be under strict security, a little mistake and leave from the exam center.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The mega-campaign for recruitment of 41,424 Home Guard volunteers has started from today in Uttar Pradesh. For this written examination to be held on 25, 26 and 27 April 2026, Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has made such impenetrable security arrangements that even a bird will not be able to hit it. This time to ensure cheating-free examination e-KYC And facial recognition Such high-tech technologies are being resorted to, which is sure to spoil the plans of ‘Munna brothers’.

e-KYC and biometric attendance mandatory

The Recruitment Board has made it clear that admission to the examination center will be available only when the e-KYC of the candidate is successful. Biometric fingerprints and iris tests are being done at the centres. Its purpose is to ensure that the genuine candidate who has applied is appearing for the examination. If anyone’s data does not match, he will be immediately considered a suspect and legal action will be taken. Along with this, intensive frisking is being done before entering the examination hall.

Update on admit card and required documents

The admit cards of the candidates whose examination is on 26th and 27th April have also been released in a phased manner on the official website uppbpb.gov.in. Candidates have been advised to carry one of their original photo identity cards (like Aadhar Card, Voter ID or Driving License) and two passport size photographs along with the admit card. The board has given clear instructions that entry will not be given under any circumstances without the admit card.

100 points challenge in offline mode

This exam is being completely offline (OMR based). Candidates will have to answer 100 multiple choice questions in 2 hours. Questions related to General Knowledge, Hindi, Mathematics and Reasoning are being asked in the examination. To pass, it is mandatory to score at least 25% marks, although there is stiff competition to get in the merit list. Only the youth who are successful in the written examination will be called for the next stage i.e. Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Take special care of these things at the examination center

In view of the security arrangements, the Board has appealed to the candidates to arrive at least before the reporting time. 90 minutes ago Reach the center. Carrying mobile phone, Bluetooth, smartwatch or any kind of electronic gadget in the examination hall is strictly prohibited. Besides, special teams of police and STF teams in plain clothes are also on standby around the centers to prevent any kind of disturbance.