HP Home Guards Application 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards has officially released a notification for the posts of Home Guard Volunteers. The Online application starts from 23 February 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the HP Home Guards online form till 31 March 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.
Quick Overview
Organization
Himachal Pradesh Home Guards
Post Name
Home Guard Volunteers
Advertisement No.
01/2026
Total Posts
700
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh
Salary
Rs. 977/- Per Day
Application Mode
Online
Last Date
31 March 2026
Important Dates
Application Start Date
23 February 2026
Application Last Date
31 March 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
31 March 2026
Exam Date
Notify Later
Admit Card Date
Before Exam
HP Home Guards Application Fee
All Candidates: Rs. 200/-
The fees paid shall be refunded to those candidates who appear for the examination.
Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the HP Home Guards Recruitment 2026.
HP Home Guards Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 700 Vacancies
Post Name
Total Posts
General Duty Home Guards (Men)
358
General Duty Home Guards (Women)
167
Bandmen
74
Home Guard volunteer Drivers
76
Technical Trademen
25
Who Should Apply for the HP Home Guards?
For General Duty/Bandman: Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
For Technical Company/ Platoon: Candidates should have passed Matriculation from a recognised board.
For Technical Posts, candidates should have a Certificate course in a related trade from an I.T.I. recognized by the Himachal Pradesh Government
HP Home Guards Salary Details
The Home Guard volunteers will be paid remuneration when called on duty at the rates fixed by the Government from time to time, and presently the remuneration has been fixed at Rs. 977/- per day.
HP Home Guards Physical Standard
Height
Chest
Gen Male
5 Ft. 6 inch
31-32 Inch
SC/ST Male
5 Ft. 4 inch
29-30 Inch
Gen Female
5 Ft. 2 inch
–
SC/ST Female
5 Ft.
–
HP Home Guards Physical Efficiency Test
For General Duty
Event
Male
Female
Remarks
High Jump
135 Cms.
110 Cms.
Max. 3 Attempts
Long Jump
4 Mtrs.
3 Mtrs.
–
1500 Mtrs. Run.
5 Minutes 30 Seconds
3 Minutes 50 Seconds
1 Attempt only
100 mtrs. Run.
14 Seconds
18 Seconds
1 Attempt only
For TECHNICAL COMPANY/ PLATOON
Event
Male
Female
Remarks
High Jump
125 Cms.
90 Cms.
Max. 3 Attempts
Long Jump
3.5 Mtrs.
2.5 Mtrs.
–
1500 Mtrs. Run.
5 Minutes 40 Seconds
3 Minutes 55 Seconds
1 Attempt only
100 mtrs. Run.
17 Seconds
20 Seconds
1 Attempt only
HP Home Guards Selection Process
PST
PET
Written Exam
Document Verification
Merit List
HP Home Guards Syllabus / Exam Pattern
The written exam has 50 marks of MCQs.
Hindi, English, and Mathematics sections will carry 12 marks, and the G.K. section will carry 14 marks.
Total Exam duration is 1 hour.
How to Apply for HP Home Guards 2026
Go to the official website or the link given in the link section.
To register, the candidate will enter details such as name, email, category, and mobile number.
Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
The candidate has filled in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other details requested.
Upload photo, signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
Make an online payment.
Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalised.
