Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department Recruitment 2026

Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Home Guard Volunteers. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Deadline

31st March

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Published

25th February 2026

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Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Recruitment 2026 – 700 Home Guard Volunteers Notification

The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department has issued an official recruitment notification dated 23.02.2026 for the enrollment of 700 Home Guard Volunteers across various districts of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment includes General Duty (Men & Women), Bandmen, Drivers, and Technical Tradesmen. This recruitment is conducted strictly through online mode.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English) Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and SDRF Department
Organization Name (Hindi) हिमाचल प्रदेश होम गार्ड्स, सिविल डिफेंस, अग्निशमन एवं एसडीआरएफ विभाग
Notification Date 23 February 2026
Total Vacancies 700 Home Guard Volunteers
Employment Type Volunteer Enrollment (Duty-based remuneration)
Base Salary / Remuneration ₹771 per day (Paid when called on duty; rate subject to Government revision)
State Himachal Pradesh
Country India
Postal Code Not Specified
Street Address Not Specifically Mentioned (District-wise enrollment locations)

Designation Details (English & Hindi)

  • General Duty Home Guards (Men) – जनरल ड्यूटी होम गार्ड (पुरुष)
  • General Duty Home Guards (Women) – जनरल ड्यूटी होम गार्ड (महिला)
  • Bandmen – बैंडमैन
  • Home Guard Volunteer Drivers – होम गार्ड स्वयंसेवक ड्राइवर
  • Technical Tradesmen (Home Guard Volunteers) – तकनीकी ट्रेड्समैन (होम गार्ड स्वयंसेवक):
    • Electrician – इलेक्ट्रीशियन
    • Plumber – प्लंबर
    • Pharmacist – फार्मासिस्ट
    • Carpenter – बढ़ई
    • Tailor – दर्जी
    • Steno – स्टेनो
    • Armourer – आर्मरर

District-wise Locations

Vacancies are distributed district-wise across Himachal Pradesh including:

  • Kinnaur
  • Shimla-1
  • Shimla-2
  • Nahan
  • Bilaspur
  • Mandi
  • Kullu
  • Chamba
  • Dharamshala
  • Hamirpur
  • Solan
  • Una

Important Dates

Online One Time Registration (OTR) Start Date 25 February 2026
Online Application Start Date 02 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 31 March 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Age Calculation Cut-off Date 01 January of the Selection Year
Physical / Written Test Schedule To be Intimated Through Recruitment Portal

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • General Duty (Male): Minimum 10+2
  • General Duty (Female): Minimum 10+2
  • Technical Platoon (Male): Minimum Matriculation
  • Technical Platoon (Female): Minimum Matriculation

Technical Qualifications (For Technical Trades)

  • Electrician – ITI Certificate recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government
  • Plumber – ITI Certificate recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government
  • Pharmacist – ITI Certificate recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government
  • Carpenter – ITI Certificate recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government
  • Tailor – ITI Certificate recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government
  • Steno – ITI Certificate recognized by Himachal Pradesh Government
  • Armourer – Ex-Armed Forces/Paramilitary Personnel with Armourer Course
Soldiers released under Agnipath Scheme (Agniveers) are eligible subject to educational criteria.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 50 Years

Physical Standards

Category Height Chest (Male Only)
General Male 5’6” 31”–32”
SC/ST Male 5’4” 29”–30”
General Female 5’2” Not Applicable
SC/ST Female 5’0” Not Applicable

Application Fees

All Categories ₹200/-
Mode of Payment Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Digital Payment Modes)
Application fee once paid shall neither be refunded nor adjusted against any other examination.

Selection Process

  1. Physical Standard Test (Qualifying)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying)
  3. Written Test (50 Marks)
  4. Merit-Based Evaluation (Educational + Certificates + Sports + NCC + NSS + Experience)
  5. Medical Examination
  6. Document Verification
  7. 45 Days Basic Training (Mandatory)

Written Examination Pattern

  • Hindi – 12 Marks
  • English – 12 Marks
  • Mathematics – 12 Marks
  • General Knowledge (Himachal Pradesh) – 14 Marks
  • Duration – 1 Hour (Objective Type)

Application Process

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal.
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Login and fill Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
  4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
  5. Pay application fee online.
  6. Submit application and download confirmation.
  7. Download Admit Card from portal when released.

Helpline & Contact Information

Himachal Pradesh Home Guards & Civil Defence State HQ Control Room
Phone Number: 0177-2658531

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