The Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Department has opened applications for 41,424 positions, with 20% reserved for women, closing on December 17. Applicants must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying and pay a fee of ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹300 for SC/ST. Eligibility requires Class 10 pass and an age between 18-30 years.