The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially released the cut-off marks for the 2026 Home Guard (Swayamsevak) recruitment examination. These benchmarks are critical for determining which of the over 25 lakh candidates will advance to the Document Verification (DV) and Physical Standard Test (PST) phases.
With 41,424 positions up for grabs, the competition has been intense. A total of 107,221 candidates have successfully cleared the threshold established by the board following the written examination conducted between April 25 and April 27, 2026.
Navigate to the notifications section to find the specific link for the written exam cut-off corresponding to the April 25-27, 2026, recruitment cycle.
View the categorized cut-off marks filtered by district and candidate demographics (Male/Female).
Ensure you save or print a copy of the cut-off document for your records and future verification needs.
Factors Affecting UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026
Several variables influenced the final merit thresholds this year. Candidates should consider these factors when reviewing their performance:
Total Vacancies: Cut-offs were adjusted based on the specific number of positions allocated per district.
Number of Candidates: The competitive landscape was shaped by more than 25 lakh applicants.
Difficulty Level: The complexity of the 100-question paper from the April sessions directly impacted scoring.
No Negative Marking: Because there was no penalty for incorrect answers, candidates were encouraged to attempt all 100 questions, shifting the merit curve.
Category-Wise Reservations: Specific thresholds were applied to maintain equity for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST applicants.
PET/PST Influence: The forthcoming physical tests play a secondary role in final merit solidification.
District-Wise Cut Off Data
Refer to the tables below for specific category breakdowns by district:
UP Home Guard Varanasi Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
63.08
56.99
EWS
53.86
40.78
OBC
59.35
53.04
SC
52.22
46.40
ST
55.10
49.16
UP Home Guard Kanpur Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
59.36
56.16
EWS
53.82
49.58
OBC
53.80
50.58
SC
50.80
47.84
ST
25.46
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UP Home Guard Gorakhpur Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
65.35
60.36
EWS
57.98
50.86
OBC
62.23
56.99
SC
58.27
53.95
ST
40.78
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UP Home Guard Lucknow Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
59.28
56.30
EWS
45.77
38.89
OBC
53.01
50.40
SC
51.92
49.93
ST
37.10
36.42
UP Home Guard Amroha Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
65.07
60.38
EWS
56.85
47.45
OBC
62.05
56.15
SC
60.38
55.12
ST
26.02
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UP Home Guard Aligrah Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
63.47
56.799
EWS
57.20
48.88
OBC
60.04
51.88
SC
56.93
49.93
ST
26.52
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UP Home Guard Bijnor Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
65.36
60.32
EWS
57.21
54.26
OBC
62.23
56.15
SC
60.28
55.93
ST
39.78
UP Home Guard Mathura Cut Off
Category
Male Cut Off
Female Cut Off
UR
65.48
56.30
EWS
60.32
47.85
OBC
62.51
52.76
SC
58.34
49.89
ST
25.21
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Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
If you meet or exceed the cut-off marks for your district, you are eligible for the Document Verification and Physical Standard Test rounds. Candidates should immediately:
Monitor the official website for upcoming admit card release dates for the PST stage.
Organize all required identity and educational certificates for the verification round.
Begin rigorous physical training to meet the standard requirements.
Yes, the UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026 has been released, with specific qualifying scores established for every district individually.
Yes, the 2026 exam cut-off marks are categorized by candidate status, including General/Unreserved, OBC, SC, and ST classifications.
The final cut-off marks are influenced by various variables, including the difficulty of the exam, the total number of vacancies available per district, and overall candidate performance.
A total of 107,221 candidates have been declared eligible to advance to the Document Verification and Physical Standard Test rounds.