The Home Guard Enrolment-2025 written examination kicked off in Uttar Pradesh, India, on April 25, 2025, with a 75.33% attendance rate among the 8.44 lakh registered candidates. The exam, spanning three days and conducted across 1,053 centres in 74 districts, aims to fill 41,424 Home Guard positions. On the first day, more than 6.35 lakh candidates participated, with the first shift running from 10 am to noon and the second from 3 pm to 5 pm. Security measures were stringent, involving biometric verification and retina scans to combat impersonation. Despite these efforts, authorities reported instances of exam-related offences, including a forged admit card racket in Etah, leading to arrests under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Uttar Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. In Kanpur Nagar, three individuals were arrested for attempting to use concealed electronic devices during the exam. Candidates described the exam as moderately difficult, highlighting general knowledge and current affairs as key topics. The state police maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards malpractice, ensuring a secure environment for candidates.