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UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026, Category Wise Cut Off Marks

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has successfully conducted the UP Home Guard Written Exam to shortlist eligible candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for 41,424 Home Guard (Swayamsevak) vacancies. The cut-off marks for the written exam will be released along with the results. The cut-off marks will be released category-wise, and for female candidates, the cut-off marks will be released separately.

UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026

The UP Home Guard Written Exam is conducted on 25th, 26th, & 27th April 2026, and the candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026 from the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board official website www.uppbpb.gov.in. They cut off marks are determined based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates who appeared, and overall performance trends. The cut-off marks are the minimum marks that candidates are required to score to qualify for the exam.

UP Home Guard Cut Off Marks 2026 (Expected)

The UP Home Guard Cut Off Marks 2026 will be released category, including General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. The expected cut-off given below is prepared based on the trends of previous years and this year’s exam level.

Category Expected Cut Off Marks
General/Unreserved 70 – 80+
OBC 65 – 75+
EWS 62 – 68+
SC 60 – 70+
ST 55 – 65+

UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026 Female (Expected)

The UP Home Guard Cut Off Marks 2026 for Female candidates will be released separately. The expected cut-off given below has been prepared keeping in mind the trends of previous years, the level of the exam, and the number of candidates.

Category Expected Cut Off Marks
General/Unreserved 46 – 56+
OBC 42 – 55+
EWS 40 – 52+
SC 39 – 45+
ST 38 – 42+

UP Home Guard Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The Previous Year Cut Off Marks, released by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board, help candidates understand the minimum qualifying marks from past exam cycles of the UP Home Guard Exam. By analysing category-wise cut-off trends, candidates can get a clear idea about the level of competition, expected score range.

UPPRPB Home Guard Cut Off 2021

Category Cut Off Marks
General/Unreserved 70
OBC 67
SC 60
ST 55

UP Home Guard Cut Off 2020

Category Cut Off Marks
General/Unreserved 68
OBC 64
SC 58
ST 52

UPPRPB Home Guard Cut Off 2019

Category Cut Off Marks
General/Unreserved 65
OBC 62
SC 55
ST 50

Factors Affecting UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026

Here are several factors that influence the determination of UP Home Guard Cut Off 2026.

  1. Total Vacancies: The final cut-off varies significantly based on the number of positions available in each district.
  2. Number of Candidates: Over 25 lakh candidates appeared for the 2026 recruitment, which significantly increases competition and the expected cutoff.Exam
  3. Difficulty Level: The difficulty of the written exam (conducted April 25-27, 2026) directly influences scores; a moderate-to-hard paper lowers the cutoff, while an easy paper raises it.
  4. No Negative Marking: The absence of negative marking typically allows candidates to attempt all 100 questions, raising the overall marks and the cut-off.
  5. Category-Wise Reservations: Separate cut-offs are applied for General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST categories.
  6. Physical Efficiency/Standard Test (PET/PST): Although PET/PST is qualifying in nature, stringent standards in 2026 affect the number of candidates who make it to the final merit list.
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