Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – 700 Powerful Volunteer Vacancies Announced

The Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department for enrollment of Home Guard Volunteers. A total of 700 vacancies have been announced for General Duty, Drivers, Bandmen, and Technical Trades.

Under this HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026, 358 posts are for General Duty (Men), 167 for General Duty (Women), 74 for Bandmen, 76 for Drivers, and 25 for Technical Trades including Electrician, Plumber, Pharmacist, Carpenter, Tailor, Steno and Armourer. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal before the last date.

Candidates searching for HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026, Himachal Pradesh Home Guard notification 2026, HP Home Guard 700 posts apply online, and HP Home Guard last date 2026 must carefully read all eligibility conditions before applying.

📅Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment Important Dates

📊 Vacancy Details (Total: 700 Posts)

Post-wise Vacancy Distribution

District-wise and battalion-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

🎓Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

General Duty / Driver / Bandmen:

• Minimum qualification: 10+2

Technical Trades (Electrician, Plumber, Pharmacist, Carpenter, Tailor, Steno):

• Matriculation
• Relevant ITI/Technical Certificate from institution recognized by Govt. of Himachal Pradesh

Armourer:

• Released Armed Forces personnel who have undergone Armourer’s Course during service

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 50 years
• Cut-off Date: 1 January of selection year

Age relaxation for SC/ST categories is applicable as per notification.

Physical Standards (General Duty – Male)

• Height: 5’6” (General), 5’4” (SC/ST)
• Chest: 31”–32”

Physical Standards (General Duty – Female)

• Height: 5’2” (General), 5’0” (SC/ST)

(Technical platoon standards differ as per notification.)

Nationality

Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

💰 Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI or other digital modes.

Fee once paid will not be refunded.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection under Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in the following stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Written Test (50 Marks)
4. Merit List Preparation
5. Medical Examination
6. Document Verification

PET includes running, long jump, high jump events with qualifying standards mentioned in the notification.

💼 Salary & Allowances

Home Guard Volunteers will be paid remuneration when called on duty as per Government rates.

Present remuneration: ₹877 per day

Allowances and deployment wages are paid by the concerned department where services are requisitioned.

📝 How to Apply for HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps carefully:

• Visit the official recruitment portal
• Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
• Fill Online Recruitment Application (ORA)
• Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)

• Pay application fee
• Submit and download confirmation page

⚠ Ensure documents are clear and readable.
⚠ Upload latest photograph and signature only.
⚠ Applications without fee payment will be rejected.
⚠ Apply well before 31 March 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues.

🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Important Instructions

• LAST DATE to apply: 31 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Candidates must carry original Photo ID during examination.
• Any mismatch in date of birth will lead to cancellation.
• No offline applications are accepted.
• False information will lead to disqualification.

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