🏔️ HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for 700 Home Guard Volunteer Posts
Organization: Himachal Pradesh Home Guards & Civil Defence | 📍 Himachal Pradesh
💰 Pay Scale: ₹ 977/- Per Day | 📅 Last Date: 31.03.2026
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Department | HP Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF |
| 📌 Post Name | Home Guard Volunteers |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 700 Posts |
| 💰 Salary / Remuneration | ₹ 977/- Per Day |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online Only |
| 📍 Job Location | Himachal Pradesh (District-wise) |
📊 Category & Trade Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General Duty Home Guards (Men) | 358 |
| General Duty Home Guards (Women) | 167 |
| Bandmen | 74 |
| Drivers | 76 |
| Technical Tradesmen | 25 |
| TOTAL | 700 |
📍 Battalion/District Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Battalion | Men (GD) | Women (GD) | Bandmen | Driver | Technical* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnaur | 7 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 39 |
| Shimla-2 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 38 |
| Shimla-3 | 24 | 22 | 39 | 14 | 0 | 99 |
| Nahan | 14 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 51 |
| Bilaspur | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
| Mandi | 60 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 93 |
| Kullu | 36 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 53 |
| Chamba | 24 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 52 |
| D/Shala | 67 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 104 |
| Hamirpur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| Solan | 16 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 43 |
| Una | 39 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
*Technical Trades include Electrician, Plumber, Pharmacist, Carpenter, Tailor, Steno, Armourer.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- General Duty (GD): 10+2 (Twelfth) Pass from a recognized Board/University.
- Technical Platoon/Company: Matriculation (10th) Pass.
- Technical Qualification (for Technical Posts):
- Electrician/Plumber/Carpenter/Tailor: Certificate course from ITI.
- Pharmacist: Certificate course in Pharmacy from ITI.
- Steno: Certificate course in Stenography from ITI.
- Armourer: Released personnel of Armed Forces/Para Military with relevant experience.
2. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 50 Years (for All Categories including SC/ST)
📏 Physical Standards (Height & Chest)
| Category | Height (General) | Height (SC/ST) | Chest (General) | Chest (SC/ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 5′ 6″ | 5′ 4″ | 31″ – 32″ | 29″ – 30″ |
| Female Candidates | 5′ 2″ | 5′ 0″ | N/A | N/A |
🏃 Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Stage-I (PST): Physical Standard Test (Height & Chest measurement).
- Stage-II (PET): Physical Efficiency Test (Race, High Jump, Long Jump).
- Male (General Duty): 1500M Run (5m 30s), High Jump (135 cm), Long Jump (4m).
- Female: 800M Run (3m 50s), High Jump (110 cm), Long Jump (3m).
- Stage-III: Written Test & Document Evaluation.
- Written Test: 50 Marks (Hindi, English, Maths, GK – 1 hour duration).
- Evaluation: 50 Marks (Based on Education, NCC, Sports, Driving License etc.).
- Final Merit List: Based on total marks obtained.
💸 Application Fees
- 🔸 All Candidates: ₹ 200/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI).
📅 Important Dates
- 🟢 Online Registration Starts: 25.02.2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 31.03.2026 (11:59 PM)
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official website: homeguard.hp.gov.in.
- Click on “Applicant Registration” and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login using your credentials and select “Home Guard Volunteer Recruitment 2026”.
- Fill in the details carefully and upload scanned copies of Matriculation, 10+2, and other certificates.
- Pay the application fee of ₹ 200/- online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Note: Candidates must apply against vacancies in their respective districts only.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the salary of HP Home Guard Volunteers?
Ans: Home Guard Volunteers will be paid a remuneration of ₹ 977/- per day.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 31st March 2026.
Q3. Can candidates from other states apply?
Ans: No, candidates must be bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh and must apply against vacancies in their respective district only.
Q4. Is there a written exam for Home Guard selection?
Ans: Yes, after qualifying the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), candidates must clear a Written Test of 50 marks.
Q5. What is the height required for Male candidates?
Ans: For General candidates: 5′ 6″ and for SC/ST candidates: 5′ 4″.
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