HP Home Guard 10th, 12th, ITI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 700 Home Guard Volunteer Posts
The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 inviting online applications for 700 Home Guard Volunteer posts. Candidates looking for defence and government volunteer opportunities can apply online before the last date 31 March 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
This recruitment offers vacancies for General Duty (Men & Women), Bandmen, Drivers, and Technical Tradesmen across various battalions in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization: Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Department
Post Name: Home Guard Volunteers
Total Vacancies: 700
Advertisement No.: 01/2026
Application Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026
Training: 45 days Basic Training mandatory
Remuneration: ₹977 per day (when called on duty)
Vacancy Details (Trade-wise)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Duty (Men) | 358 |
| General Duty (Women) | 167 |
| Bandmen | 74 |
| Drivers | 76 |
| Technical Tradesmen | 25 |
| Total | 700 |
Technical trades include Electrician, Plumber, Pharmacist, Carpenter, Tailor, Steno and Armourer.
Educational Qualification
General Duty Home Guards
Minimum qualification: 10+2 pass from a recognized board such as Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.
Technical Home Guards
Minimum qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) with relevant trade skills.
Candidates with higher qualifications are also eligible.
Agniveers released under the Agnipath Scheme are eligible subject to meeting educational criteria.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 50 years
Age will be calculated as on 1 January of recruitment year.
Physical Standards
Male Candidates (General Duty)
Height: 5’6” (SC/ST: 5’4”)
Chest: 31-32” (SC/ST: 29-30”)
Female Candidates
Height: 5’2” (SC/ST: 5’)
Physical standards for technical posts are similar with matric qualification.
Selection Process
The recruitment process generally includes:
Physical Test
Document Verification
Trade/Skill Test (for technical posts)
Final Merit List
45-day Basic Training
Candidates must carry valid ID proof for physical tests.
Salary / Remuneration
Home Guard volunteers are paid ₹977 per day when called for duty. The remuneration may change as per government rules.
Battalion-wise Recruitment
Vacancies are distributed across battalions including:
Kinnaur
Shimla
Nahan
Bilaspur
Mandi
Kullu
Chamba
Dharamshala
Hamirpur
Solan
Una
Candidates can apply only for their respective district.
Important Instructions
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Upload educational and age proof documents before the deadline.
Provide correct mobile number and email ID for recruitment updates.
Selected candidates must complete mandatory training.
Legal jurisdiction: Shimla.
Who Should Apply?
This recruitment is ideal for:
Candidates seeking defence/paramilitary volunteer roles
10+2 pass job seekers
Candidates preparing for police & defence jobs
Technical trade candidates
Ex-Agniveers
Why Apply for Himachal Home Guard Recruitment 2026?
Large number of vacancies (700 posts)
Entry-level government opportunity
Experience in emergency & disaster response
Flexible volunteer duty structure
Valuable experience for defence careers
Important Dates
Notification Release: 23 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
Conclusion
The Himachal Home Guard Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for candidates looking to join government emergency and security services. With 700 vacancies, simple eligibility criteria and district-wise recruitment, this notification provides a strong entry point into defence-related careers.
Interested candidates should apply online before 31 March 2026 and begin preparation for physical tests.
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