The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire, and SDRF Departments have officially released the HP Home Guard Volunteers Recruitment 2026(Advt. No. 01/2026) Notification for the posts of General Duty Home Guards, Bandmen, Home Guard Volunteers, Drivers, and Technical Trademen Home Guard Volunteers.
Candidates can apply for the HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026 from 23 February 2026 to 31 March 2026 through the official website. Interested candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and important dates before applying online.
HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The detailed notification for HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026 has been released on the official website. The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards has announced 700 Home Guard Volunteers posts.
The Detailed notification provides the all essential details such as important application dates, total vacancies, pay scale, eligibility conditions, and the complete selection process. We have provided the direct link to download the HP home Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF in this article.
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HP Home Guards Vacancy 2026
For the ease of the candidates, we have a complete overview of the HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 in the table given below:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| General Duty Home Guards (Men) | 358 |
| General Duty Home Guards (Women) | 167 |
| Bandmen | 74 |
| Home Guard Drivers | 76 |
| Technical Tradesmen( Electrician, Plumber, Pharmacist, Carpenter, Tailor, Steno, Armourer) | 25 |
| Total | 700 |
District-Wise Vacancy
| District/Battalion | Total Posts |
| Kinnaur | 39 |
| Shimla-2 | 38 |
| Shimla-3 | 99 |
| Nahan(Sirmaur) | 51 |
| Bilaspur | 32 |
| Mandi | 93 |
| kullu | 53 |
| Chamba | 52 |
| Dharmshala( Kangra) | 104 |
| Hamirpur | 45 |
| Solan | 43 |
| Una | 51 |
HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Apply Link Active
The HP Home Guard Application Form 2026 is now available on the official website, and candidates can complete and submit their application forms online till 31 March 2026.
Eligible candidates should apply as soon as possible by carefully filling out the application form and uploading all required documents in the given format. Applying well before the last date will help avoid last-minute technical problems and ensure the application is submitted successfully.
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HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria, including educational qualification and age limit. Applicants are advised to carefully check all eligibility details provided in this article and ensure they meet the requirements before submitting the application.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
| General Duty Home Guards (Men), General Duty Home Guard (Women), Bandmen | Candidates must have passed 12th from a recognized board |
| Home Guard Volunteer Driver | Candidates must have passed 12th or 10th from a recognized board |
| Technical Trademen Home Guard Volunteers | Candidates must have passed 10th from a recognized board along with ITI Certificate in relevant trade |
For Male Candidates
Candidates check the age limit and physical standard for Home Guard (GD) and Technical company
| Category | Age Limit | Height | Chest |
| General | 18-50 years | 5’6” | 31”-32” |
| SC/ST | 18-50 years | 5’4” | 29”-30” |
For Female Candidates
| Category | Age Limit | Height |
| General | 18-50 years | 5’2” |
| SC/ST | 18-50 years | 5’0” |
Minimum Technical Qualification /Experience for Home Guard volunteers to be enrolled in Technical Platoons
| Sr. No. | Trade | Technical Qualification / Experience |
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| 1 | Electrician | Certificate course in Electrician from I.T.I recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government |
| 2 | Plumber | Certificate course in Plumber from I.T.I recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government |
| 3 | Pharmacist | Certificate course in Pharmacy from I.T.I recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government |
| 4 | Carpenter | Certificate course in Carpenter from I.T.I recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government |
| 5 | Tailor | Certificate course in Tailoring / Dress Making / Sewing Technology from I.T.I recognized by the Himachal Pradesh Government |
| 6 | Steno | Certificate course in Stenography from I.T.I recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government |
| 7 | Armourer | Released personnel of Armed Forces / Paramilitary Forces who have undergone Armourer’s Course during their service |
How to Apply for HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who wish to apply for the Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Vacancy 2026 can follow the instructions provided below. These steps will guide you through the entire online application process. Ensure all information is correct and updated before submitting the form.
- Visit the official website of the Home Guards Department, Himachal.nic.in/homeguard.
- Click on the HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link available on the homepage.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and qualification certificates.
- Pay the application fee through online payment options like UPI, debit card, or net banking.
- Review the application form carefully and submit it.
- Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.
HP Home Guard Selection Process
The selection process for Himachal Pradesh (HP) Home Guard Recruitment is conducted in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.
The HP Home Guard Bharti 2026 selection process generally includes:
- Physical Screening Test (PST): Measurement of height, chest (for male candidates), and other physical standards.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running and other physical activities to check fitness level.
- Written Examination: Objective-type test based on General Knowledge, Reasoning, and basic subjects.
- Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, identity proof, and other required documents.
- Medical Examination: Final medical fitness test to ensure the candidate is physically fit for the post.
Final merit is prepared based on performance in the required stages as per official guidelines. Candidates are advised to check the official notification
HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Physical Efficiency Test
The Physical Efficiency Test is Qualifying nature. Candidates who fail to qualify in any event of the PET will be disqualified forthwith and will not participate in the remaining events.
For General Duty
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| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 135 cms. | Maximum 3 Attempts |
| Long Jump | 4 Mtrs. | – |
| 1500 Mtrs. Run | 5 minutes 30 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
| 100 mtrs. Run | 14 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
Candidates can check the PET for female candidates:
| For Female Candidates | ||
| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 110 cms. | Maximum 3 Attempts |
| Long Jump | 3 Mtrs. | – |
| 800 Mtrs. Run | 5 minutes 50 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
| 100 mtrs. Run | 18 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
For Technical Company/Platoon
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| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 125 cms. | Maximum 3 Attempts |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Mtrs. | – |
| 1500 Mtrs. Run | 5 minutes 40 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
| 100 mtrs. Run | 17 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
Candidates can check the PET for female candidates:
| For Female Candidates | ||
| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 90 cms. | Maximum 3 Attempts |
| Long Jump | 2.5 Mtrs. | – |
| 1500 Mtrs. Run | 3 minutes 55 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
| 100 mtrs. Run | 20 seconds | 1 Attempt only |
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