Candidate dies during physical test for U.P. Home Guard recruitment
A 39-year-old candidate died on September 15, 2026, after collapsing during a physical efficiency test for Uttar Pradesh Home Guard recruitment in Meerut. Police reported the death was likely caused by a heart attack and legal proceedings are underway.
- ✓A 39-year-old candidate died on September 15, 2026, after collapsing during a physical efficiency test for Uttar Pradesh Home Guard recruitment in Meerut.
- ✓The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium in Civil Lines, Meerid.
- ✓The test saw participation from 1,017 aspirants.
- ✓During the exercise, 11 individuals reported health issues and received first aid before being transferred to Medical College, Meerut.
Police officials confirmed that a candidate named Ankuj Malik, 39, from Lisad village in Shamli district, lost consciousness and later died while undergoing treatment after the Physical Efficiency Test for Uttar Pradesh Home Guard recruitment. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium in Civil Lines, Meerid.
The test saw participation from 1,017 aspirants. During the exercise, 11 individuals reported health issues and received first aid before being transferred to Medical College, Meerut. Eight of those candidates were released after stabilising, while two, including Malik, remained hospitalized. Authorities indicated that preliminary findings point to a heart attack as the cause of death.
The Home Guard recruitment drive, which includes a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test, is a key component of Uttar Pradesh's effort to bolster its volunteer security force. The fatality has raised concerns among candidates and their families about the rigour of the selection process. Police have initiated the requisite legal procedures in line with existing regulations.
- •Aspirants and citizens are advised to monitor official notices and circulars issued by The Hindu National.
- •Verify all prescribed eligibility criteria, cutoff dates, and authenticated document requirements prior to formal submissions.
- •Track connected examination timetables, vacancy advisories, and administrative gazettes on SuchnaSetu.
| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | UP State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |