Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Department has started with the recruitment exam today, 25th April 2026, with the 1st and 2nd shifts concluded. Candidates who have their exam in upcoming shifts are anxious to know what questions were asked. However, the board is strict on sharing the questions and answers, but based on feedback from the candidates who appeared, you can check the overall difficulty level of the exam.
UP Home Guard Question Paper 2026
Around 25 lakhs of candidates have applied for 41424 Home Guard posts and will have their exam in the upcoming days and shifts on 26th and 27th April 2026. The actual question paper, detailed exam analysis, and official answer key for the UP Home Guard 2026 examination cannot be shared at this time. As per standard protocol, these will be released officially only after all shifts of the examination are completed. Any question paper or answer key being circulated on social media or unofficial platforms before the official release should be treated as unverified and potentially misleading.
Important- As reviewed collected from the candidates, we can assume that UP Home Guard Question Paper of both shifts was of Moderate level.
UP Home Guard Question Paper 2026 PDF
The question papers for each shift and set will be released after all 6 shifts of the exam conclude on 27th April 2026. Below, we will update the question papers as soon as they are officially released.
| Exam Dates | Shifts | Exam Difficulty | Question Paper PDFs |
| 25 April 2026 | Shift 1 | Moderate | To be released soon |
| Shift 2 | Moderate | To be released soon | |
| 26 April 2026 | Shift 1 | — | To be released soon |
| Shift 2 | — | To be released soon | |
| 27 April 2026 | Shift 1 | — | To be released soon |
| Shift 2 | — | To be released soon |
As the question papers will not be shared, candidates can practice with previous year papers and also practice paper by clicking the link below.
UP Home Guard Question Paper 2026 Exam Structure
The written exam has 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. There is no negative marking. Jankarihub
The exam consists of a single subject — General Knowledge — divided into two parts: Static GK (Indian History, Geography, Economics, etc.) and Current Affairs.
| Section | Parts | No. of Questions | Duration |
| General Knowledge | Static GK (Indian History, Geography, Economics, etc.) | 100 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Current Affairs |
UP Home Guard Exam Schedule & Timings
| Exam Dates | Shifts | Exam Starts | Exam Ends |
| 25 April 2026 | Shift 1 | 10 am | 12 noon |
| Shift 2 | 3 pm | 5 pm | |
| 26 April 2026 | Shift 1 | 10 am | 12 noon |
| Shift 2 | 3 pm | 5 pm | |
| 27 April 2026 | Shift 1 | 10 am | 12 noon |
| Shift 2 | 3 pm | 5 pm |
When will the Official UP Home Guard Answer key & Question Paper be Released?
The official question paper and answer key for the UP Home Guard 2026 exam will be made available by the conducting authority after all exam shifts are completed.
Candidates are advised to:
- Wait for the official notification from the UP Home Guard Department.
- Avoid relying on unofficial answer keys circulating on social media or coaching platforms before the official release.
- Bookmark the official website for timely updates.
- Raise objections (if any) only through the official objection window once the provisional answer key is published.
How to Download the Official UP Home Guard Answer Key? (Once Released)
Follow these steps when the official answer key is published:
- Visit the official website of UP Home Guard Department.
- Look for the “Answer Key” or “Result/Exam” section on the homepage.
- Click on the relevant link for UP Home Guard Written Exam 2026 Answer Key.
- Download the PDF and match your answers.
- If you find any discrepancy, submit an objection within the stipulated time.


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