Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Volunteer Recruitment 2026 – 700 Posts | Apply Online

The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Volunteer Recruitment 2026 has been announced to fill 700 vacant posts across various districts of Himachal Pradesh. This recruitment drive is being conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire & SDRF Department to strengthen emergency response and support services across the state. This Himachal Pradesh Vacancy 2026 includes positions for General Duty (Male & Female), Drivers, Bandmen, and Technical Trades such as Electrician, Plumber, Pharmacist, Carpenter, Tailor, Steno, and Armourer. Candidates interested in contributing to public safety and disaster management can apply online before the closing date. The enrollment process will be conducted district-wise. Applicants are allowed to apply only for vacancies in their respective districts. The selection process consists of multiple stages including Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination, and Document Verification. For General Duty posts, candidates must have passed 10+2, while Technical posts require Matriculation along with relevant ITI certification. The recruitment also allows eligible Agniveers and released armed personnel (for Armourer posts) to apply. The Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying in nature and includes running, high jump, and long jump standards that differ for male and female candidates. Only candidates who clear the physical stages will move to the written examination. The written exam will carry 50 marks and will include sections on Hindi, English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge related to Himachal Pradesh. Final merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in Stage-III, which includes educational qualification, NCC/NSS certificates, sports achievements, technical qualifications (where applicable), and written test marks. Selected Home Guard Volunteers will undergo 45 days of basic training. Volunteers are paid remuneration when called for duty, and currently the daily payment is ₹977 per day as per government rates. This recruitment is ideal for candidates looking for a disciplined and service-based Government Job in Himachal Pradesh.