Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Volunteers Recruitment 2026 (700 Vacancies)

Short Info : Himachal Pradesh Home Guard, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department has released the notification for Home Guard Volunteers Recruitment 2026 (700 Vacancies). The One Time Registration (OTR) of the candidates will commence w.e.f. 25th February, 2026 onwards and the submission of online application process will commence on 02 March 2026 and both the processes will remain open until 31 March 2026, 23:59 Hrs. which is the last date for the submission of online applications. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, pay scale, syllabus in recruitment, read the UP TGT 2022 notification and then apply.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

02 March, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

31 March, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

31 March, 2026

PST Date

May / June, 2026

PST Admit Card

22 May, 2026

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Maximum Age

50 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

For All Candidates

200 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Volunteers Recruitment 2026 (700 Vacancies) - Post Wise Vacancies
Post Name	Total	Post Name	Total
Home Guard (General Duty)- Men	358	Home Guard (GD)- Women	167
Home Guard (Bandmen)	74	Home Guard (Drivers)	76
Home Guard (Technical Tradesmen)	25	Grand Total	700

Sr. No.	Name of Batallion	General Duty		Proposed Recruitment Trade Wise									Total
Sr. No.	Name of Batallion	Men	Women	Bandmen	Driver	Electrician	Plumber	Pharmacist	Carpenter	Tailor	Steno	Armourer	Total
1.		07	16	05	09	00	01	00	00	01	00	00	39
2.		22	01	02	14	01	00	00	00	00	00	01	38
3.		24	22	39	14	00	00	00	00	00	00	00	99
4.		14	18	03	15	00	00	00	00	00	01	00	51
5.		23	04	02	01	00	00	01	00	00	01	00	32
6.		60	29	00	00	01	00	01	00	00	01	01	93
7.		36	11	05	00	00	00	00	00	00	01	00	53
8.		24	18	05	03	00	00	00	00	01	01	00	53
9.		67	30	01	02	01	00	01	00	01	00	01	104
10.		26	09	06	02	00	00	01	00	00	00	01	45
11.		16	08	00	17	00	01	01	00	00	00	00	43
12.		39	01	06	02	00	00	01	01	01	00	00	51
Total		358	167	74	76	03	02	06	01	04	05	05	700
Educational Qualification
Home Guard (General Duty & Bandmen) : 12th Pass Home Guard (Technical Company/Platoon) : 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade Home Guard (Armourer) : Ex-serviceman (Armed Forces/Paramilitary) with Armourer Course
How to Apply
Visit Official Portals : Go to the official Himachal Pradesh Home Guards website (https://himachal.nic.in/homeguard) or the Home Guards volunteers Recruitment Portal (https://hgvr.hp.gov.in/HPHG/ApplicantRegistration/Home/Login). Initiate Application : Click on the "Apply Online" link located on the Home Page. Register Profile : Click "One Time Registration (OTR)" and select "New Registration" to create your profile if you are not already registered. Log In : Once registered, log into your account in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system. Fill Application : Complete the online form with your details, ensuring all information is accurate. Upload Documents : Upload scanned copies of your Essential Qualification certificate, Matriculation certificate (as proof of age), and other required documents before the closing date. Pay Fee : Pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other available online digital modes. Final Submission : Review your application, provide the required undertaking, and submit it before the closing date of 31 March, 2026, 23:59 Hrs
Selection Process
Stage I : Physical Standard Test (PST) Stage II : Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Stage III : Final Merit Determination Final Result