Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Recruitment 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department has released an official notification for the recruitment of Home Guard Volunteers. Online applications are invited from eligible male and female candidates for enrollment as Home Guard Volunteers across various districts and technical trades. The closing date for submission of online applications is 31 March 2026 (23:59 hrs).
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire & SDRF |
| Post Name | Home Guard Volunteers |
| Total Vacancy | 700 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Starting Date of Application | 23 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 31 March 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Educational Qualification (General Duty) | Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board. |
| Educational Qualification (Technical Platoons) | Minimum qualification is Matriculation along with ITI / trade certificate in the relevant technical trade. |
| Age Limit | Minimum age: 18 years | Maximum age: 50 years (age calculated as on 1st January of the year of selection). |
| Physical Standards (Male) | Height: 5 feet 6 inches (General), 5 feet 4 inches (SC/ST) | Chest: 31–32 inches (General), 29–30 inches (SC/ST). |
| Physical Standards (Female) | Height: 5 feet 2 inches (General), 5 feet (SC/ST). |
| Written Examination | Objective-type written examination of 50 marks. |
| Subjects | Hindi, English, Mathematics and General Knowledge (pertaining to Himachal Pradesh only). |
| Section-wise Marks | Hindi, English and Mathematics: 12 marks | General Knowledge: 14 marks. |
| Duration | 1 hour. |
| Category / Trade | Vacancy |
| General Duty (Men) | 358 |
| General Duty (Women) | 167 |
| Bandmen | 74 |
| Drivers | 76 |
| Electrician | 3 |
| Plumber | 2 |
| Pharmacist | 6 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Tailor | 4 |
| Steno | 5 |
| Armourer | 4 |
| Total | 700 |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) | Candidates must qualify the prescribed physical standards to proceed further. |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Qualifying in nature; includes running, long jump and high jump as per category. |
| Written Examination | Marks obtained in the written test will be considered for preparation of merit. |
| Document Verification & Medical Examination | Candidates shortlisted based on merit will be called for document verification and medical examination. |
| Final Merit List | Final selection will be based on marks obtained in Stage-III and subject to medical fitness and verification of testimonials. |
| Remuneration Type | Amount |
| Daily Allowance (when called for duty) | ₹577 per day (as fixed by Govt. of Himachal Pradesh) |
| All Candidates | ₹200 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the last date to apply for HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026? | The last date to submit the online application is 31 March 2026 (23:59 hrs). |
| How many vacancies are announced? | A total of 700 Home Guard Volunteer vacancies are notified. |
| What is the age limit for Home Guard Volunteers? | Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 50 years. |
| Is the Physical Efficiency Test qualifying in nature? | Yes, PET is qualifying in nature and carries no weightage in the final merit list. |
| What is the application fee? | The application fee is ₹200 for all candidates. |
