Himachal Pradesh Home Guards invites online applications for 700 volunteer posts across various categories.
एप्लीकेशन फॉर्म 25 फरवरी 2026 को ऑफिशियल वेबसाइट पर खुल गया है और कैंडिडेट्स की भर्ती तीन फेज के प्रोसेस से होगी। सबसे पहले कैंडिडेट्स PST और PET इंटरव्यू पास करेंगे और फेज III में क्वालिफिकेशन और PET/PST टेस्ट के हिसाब से मार्किंग होगी। आखिरी में रिटन टेस्ट होगा जो पूरे हिमाचल प्रदेश में होगा।
हमने इस आर्टिकल में टेस्ट के क्वालिफिकेशन के लिए पूरा शेड्यूल और ज़रूरी स्टैंडर्ड दिया है।
अप्लाई करने की आखिरी तारीख – 31 मार्च 2026
Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
| General Duty (Men) | 358 |
| General Duty (Women) | 167 |
| Bandmen | 74 |
| Home Guard Drivers | 76 |
| Technical Trademen | 25 |
| Total | 700 |
Application Notes
Eligible candidates must apply online via the official HP Home Guards portal. Selection involves physical tests and merit; check himachal.nic.in/homeguard for eligibility, dates, and full details.
Himachal Pradesh Home Guards recruitment features 700 total vacancies distributed across 12 battalions, categorized by men, women, and specialized trades.
Vacancy Distribution Table
| Sr. No. | Battalion | Men | Women | Bandmen | Driver | Electrician | Plumber | Pharmacist | Carpenter | Tailor | Steno | Armourer | Total |
| 1 | Kinnaur | 7 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2 | Shimla-2 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38 |
| 3 | Shimla-3 | 24 | 22 | 39 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 4 | Nahan | 14 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| 5 | Bilaspur | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 6 | Mandi | 60 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93 |
| 7 | Kullu | 36 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| 8 | Chamba | 24 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| 9 | D/Shala | 67 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 |
| 10 | Hamirpur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 11 | Solan | 16 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| 12 | Una | 39 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Total | 358 | 167 | 74 | 76 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 700 |
Application fee
Rs.200 for all category
Bandmen Vacancy Table
| Sr. No. | Instrument | Kinnaur | Shimla-2 | Shimla-3 | Nahan | Bilaspur | Mandi | Kullu | Chamba | D/Shala | Hamirpur | Solan | Una | Total |
| 1 | Wing Drum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Euphonium | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Trumpet | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Alto Saxophone | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Side Drum | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Piccolo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Bb Clarinet | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | Bb Cornet | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | French Horn Eb | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | French Horn Bb | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Tenor Trombone | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Base Drum | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Cymbals | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Concert Flute | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | Oboe/Symble | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Key Turbine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Tenor Drum | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | B Track Bass | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Eligibility
Himachal Pradesh Home Guards recruitment sets specific educational, age, and physical eligibility standards that vary by gender, category (General/SC/ST), and role type (General Duty vs. Technical).
General Duty Eligibility (Men)
| Category | Education | Age | Height | Chest |
| General | 10+2 | 18-50 years | 5’6″ | 31″-32″ |
| SC/ST | 10+2 | 18-50 years | 5’4″ | 29″-30″ |
General Duty Eligibility (Women)
| Category | Education | Age | Height |
| General | 10+2 | 18-50 years | 5’2″ |
| SC/ST | 10+2 | 18-50 years | 5’0″ |
Technical Eligibility (Men)
| Category | Education | Age | Height | Chest |
| General | Matric | 18-50 years | 5’6″ | 31″-32″ |
| SC/ST | Matric | 18-50 years | 5’4″ | 29″-30″ |
Technical Eligibility (Women)
| Category | Education | Age | Height | Category |
| General | Matric | 18-50 years | 5’2″ | General |
| SC/ST | Matric | 18-50 years | 5’0″ | SC/ST |
Trade-Wise Qualifications
| Sr. No. | Trade | Required Qualification/Experience |
| 1 | Electrician | ITI Certificate in Electrician |
| 2 | Plumber | ITI Certificate in Plumber |
| 3 | Pharmacist | ITI Certificate in Pharmacy |
| 4 | Carpenter | ITI Certificate in Carpenter |
| 5 | Tailor | ITI Certificate in Tailoring/Dress Making/Sewing Technology |
| 6 | Steno | ITI Certificate in Stenography |
| 7 | Armourer | Armourer’s Course (Released Armed/Paramilitary Forces personnel) |
Selection Process
Merit for technical roles draws from Matriculation marks where applicable. Candidates must meet Stage-1 physical/age criteria alongside these trade qualifications for the 26 technical vacancies (Electrician: 3, Plumber: 2, Pharmacist: 6, Carpenter: 1, Tailor: 4, Steno: 5, Armourer: 4).
Himachal Pradesh Home Guards PET Standards
Stage-II Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for general duty roles is qualifying only, with gender-specific events and time/distance requirements.
Male Candidates PET
| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 135 cm | Max 3 attempts |
| Long Jump | 4 meters | – |
| 1500m Run | 5 min 30 sec | One attempt |
| 100m Run | 14 seconds | One attempt |
Female Candidates PET
| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 110 cm | Max 3 attempts |
| Long Jump | 3 meters | – |
| 800m Run | 3 min 50 sec | One attempt |
| 100m Run | 18 seconds | One attempt |
Test
PET follows PST clearance and carries no merit weightage. Conducted by HP Home Guards department; prepare accordingly for all 700 volunteer posts.
HP Home Guards Technical PET Standards
Stage-II Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for technical roles (Electrician, Plumber, etc.) features slightly relaxed standards compared to general duty, remaining qualifying only.
Male Technical Candidates PET
| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 125 cm | Max 3 attempts |
| Long Jump | 3.5 meters | – |
| 1500m Run | 5 min 40 sec | One attempt |
| 100m Run | 17 seconds | One attempt |
Female Technical Candidates PET
| Event | Qualifying Standard | Remarks |
| High Jump | 90 cm | Max 3 attempts |
| Long Jump | 2.5 meters | – |
| 800m Run | 3 min 55 sec | One attempt |
| 100m Run | 20 seconds | One attempt |
Test
PET applies after PST clearance for the 26 technical vacancies across battalions. No merit weightage; focus on meeting minimums for progression.
HP Home Guards PET Rules and Progression
PET disqualifies candidates failing any event immediately, with mandatory videography, drug-free certification, and list publication for Stage-III advancement.
Strict Disqualification
Failure in any single PET event (e.g., High Jump, Run) results in outright elimination—no further participation allowed.
Procedural Requirements
- All events video-recorded for transparency.
- Submit “No Drug Use or Performance-Enhancing Substances” certificate (Appendix-A format) before tests.
Post-PET Outcome
Qualified candidates receive official list from Home Guards department and proceed to Stage-III (likely written exam or merit). Applies to all general duty and technical volunteer posts.
HP Home Guards Stage-III Written Test
The 50-mark written exam (1-hour duration) features objective-type questions across Hindi, English, Mathematics, and Himachal Pradesh-specific General Knowledge.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Syllabus Level |
| Hindi | 12 | 12th standard |
| English | 12 | 12th standard |
| Mathematics | 12 | 10th standard |
| General Knowledge (HP) | 14 | Pertaining to Himachal Pradesh |
Key Details
Conducted post-PET qualification for all 700 volunteer posts. Focus preparation on state-specific GK alongside standard language/math topics for merit determination.