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HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026: Eligibility, PET Details & Online Form Link

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The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department has released the HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026 notification for 700 Home Guard Volunteer posts. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online through the official website. Applicants must have passed at least Matric/10+2 and fall within the prescribed age limit. The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination and document verification. The last date to submit the online application form is 31 March 2026. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline.

Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	February 2026
Online Application Start	February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	31 March 2026
PET / PST Date	To be notified
Official Website	https:himachal.nic.in/homeguard

HP Home Guard Bharti 2026: Category Wise Vacancy Details

Battalion	Men	Women	Bandmen	Driver	Electrician	Plumber	Pharmacist	Carpenter	Tailor	Steno	Armourer	Total
Kinnaur	7	16	5	9	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	39
Shimla-2	22	1	2	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	38
Shimla-3	24	22	39	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	99
Nahan	14	18	3	15	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	51
Bilaspur	23	4	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	32
Mandi	60	29	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	93
Kullu	36	11	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	53
Chamba	24	18	5	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	52
Dharamshala	67	30	1	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	104
Hamirpur	26	9	6	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	45
Solan	16	8	0	17	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	43
Una	39	1	6	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	51
TOTAL	358	167	74	76	3	2	6	1	4	5	4	700

Instrument wise Bandmen vacancy details 2026

Instrument	Total Vacancies
Wing Drum	1
Euphonium	10
Trumpet	13
Alto Saxophone	6
Side Drum	5
Piccolo	1
Bb Clarinet	14
Bb Cornet	3
French Horn Eb	2
French Horn Bb	3
Tenor Trombone	2
Base Drum	4
Cymbals	3
Concert Flute	2
Oboe / Symble	1
Key Trombine	1
Tenor Drum	2
B Track Bass	1
TOTAL	74 Posts

AGE LIMIT - HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

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Educational Qualification

Category	Minimum Qualification for HP Home Guard Bharti 2026	Age Limit	Height	Chest
General	Matriculation	18 to 50 years	5 ft 6 in	31″ – 32″
SC / ST	Matriculation	18 to 50 years	5 ft 4 in	29″ – 30″

Salary/ Stipend

₹977 per day will be paid for duty
Payment will be given only for the days you are called for work
This is a volunteer post, not a permanent monthly salary job
Same payment applies to all posts (General Duty, Driver, Bandmen, Technical, etc.)

Selection Process

Stage I : Physical Standards Test (PST)

Category	Height	Chest (Normal)	Chest (Expanded)
Male (General)	5 ft 6 in	31″	32″
Male (SC/ST)	5 ft 4 in	29″	30″
Female (General)	5 ft 2 in	—	—
Female (SC/ST)	5 ft	—	—

Stage II : Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

For General Duty:

Candidate	Event	Qualifying Standard	Remarks
Male	High Jump	135 cm	Maximum 3 attempts
Male	Long Jump	4 meters	—
Male	1500 meters Run	5 minutes 30 seconds	One attempt only
Male	100 meters Run	14 seconds	One attempt only
Female	High Jump	110 cm	Maximum 3 attempts
Female	Long Jump	3 meters	—
Female	800 meters Run	3 minutes 50 seconds	One attempt only
Female	100 meters Run	18 seconds	One attempt only

For Technical Company/ Platoon

Candidate	Event	Qualifying Standard	Remarks
Male	High Jump	125 cm	Maximum 3 attempts
Male	Long Jump	3.5 meters	—
Male	1500 meters Run	5 minutes 40 seconds	One attempt only
Male	100 meters Run	17 seconds	One attempt only
Female	High Jump	90 cm	Maximum 3 attempts
Female	Long Jump	2.5 meters	—
Female	800 meters Run	3 minutes 55 seconds	One attempt only
Female	100 meters Run	20 seconds	One attempt only

Stage III : Written Test

The written test will be of 50 marks
It will include four sections: Hindi, English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge (related to Himachal Pradesh)
Hindi, English, and Mathematics will carry 12 marks each
General Knowledge will carry 14 marks
All questions will be objective type (multiple choice)
The exam duration will be 1 hour

Stage IV: Marks distribution

Stage V: Basic Training

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh Home Guards.
Go to the Home Guards Volunteers Recruitment Portal (ORA).
Click on “Apply Online” on the home page.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) by clicking “New Registration” (if not already registered).
Log in to your ORA account using your credentials.
Fill in all required details in the online application form.
Check the list of live advertisements on the dashboard and select the desired post.
Upload all required documents, photograph, and signature.
Review the application and submit the undertaking declaration.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the application form (no changes allowed after submission).
Keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

Application fee details

Category	Application Fee
All Candidates	₹200

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Download Now
Apply Link	Apply Now
Official Website	Visit Now
Recruitment Portal (ORA)	Visit ORA Portal Now

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HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026?

HP Home Guard is a state-level recruitment drive to enroll eligible candidates as Home Guard Volunteers in Himachal Pradesh.

Q2. How many posts are announced in Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Vacancy 2026?
Under HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026, a total of 700 volunteer posts have been released across different districts and categories.

Q3. Who can apply for these Home Guard posts?
Male and female candidates who meet the required educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards can apply.

Q4. What is the selection process for the recruitment?
The selection process includes PST, PET, written examination, document verification, and medical examination (if required).

Q5. Is this a permanent government job?
No, selected candidates will serve as volunteers and will be paid a daily allowance only when they are called for duty.