HP Home Guard Bharti 2026 Notification Released! Check Vacancy, Age Limit & Apply Link
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 District Wise List Out – Application Process, 700 Post Notification PDF
Hello friends, welcome to another powerful article from Rojgar Alert. – Yes, another new batch of vacancies has arrived. We are going to discuss the big update on the HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026. For now, the HP Home Guard Recruitment 2026 notification has already been released on the department’s official website, dated 24 February 2026, but this batch of HP Home G ard Vacancy 2026 district-wise list, the application process has begun on 3 March 2026.
Accordingly, we will also provide all applicants with a direct link to download the PDF of this major Himachal Pradesh Forest Guard and Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026 notification. There, candidates will find details of this government job in Himachal Pradesh under the HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 notification. The HP Home Guard physical test details for the 2026 vacancy have been released, with a total of 700 vacancies for Home Guards. We have provided the full details below.
Important Dates
Application Fee & Refund Rules
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Notification Release Date :
23 February 2026
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One Time Registration (OTR) Start :
25 February 2026
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Online Application Start :
2 March 2026
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Last Date to Apply :
31 March 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)
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Age Calculation Date :
1 January (Enrollment Year)
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Admit Card Release :
7 Days Before Exam
Category
Fee
General
₹200/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Differently Abled
₹200/-
Application fee is non-refundable..
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Total Vacancy Details (700 Posts)
Post Name
Vacancies
General Duty Home Guards (Men)
358
General Duty Home Guards (Women)
167
Bandmen
74
Volunteer Drivers
76
Technical Tradesmen
25
Total
700
District Wise Vacancy Distribution
District
GD Men
GD Women
Bandmen
Driver
Technical
Total
Kinnaur
7
16
5
9
2
39
Shimla-2
22
1
2
11
2
38
Shimla-3
24
22
39
14
0
99
Nahan
14
18
3
15
1
51
Bilaspur
23
4
2
1
2
32
Mandi
60
29
0
0
4
93
Kullu
36
11
5
0
1
53
Chamba
24
18
5
3
2
52
Dharamshala
67
30
1
2
4
104
Hamirpur
26
9
6
2
2
45
Solan
16
8
0
17
2
43
Una
39
1
6
2
3
51
Total
358
167
74
76
25
700
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Physical Standard Test (PST)
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
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – General Duty
High Jump & Long Jump
Event
Male
Female
Attempts
High Jump
135 cm
110 cm
3 Attempts
Long Jump
4 m
3 m
3 Attempts
Running Test
Event
Male
Female
Attempts
Long Run
1500m in 5:30 min
800m in 3:50 min
1
100m Sprint
14 sec
18 sec
1
PET – Technical Platoon
Event
Male
Female
High Jump
125 cm
90 cm
Long Jump
3.5 m
2.5 m
1500m Run
5:40 min
3:55 min
100m Sprint
17 sec
20 sec
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 – Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
General Duty
10+2 Pass
Technical Platoon
10th Pass
Agniveer
Eligible (as per criteria)
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 – Technical Trade Eligibility
Trade
Required Certificate
Electrician
ITI Certificate
Plumber
ITI Certificate
Pharmacist
ITI Certificate
Carpenter
ITI Certificate
Tailor
ITI in Tailoring
Armourer
Armed Forces Personnel with Course
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Age Limit 2026
Category
Age Limit
Gender
Applicable To
Age Calculation
General
18–50 Years
Male & Female
All Posts
1 January
SC/ST
18–50 Years
Male & Female
All Posts
1 January
HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Selection Process & Marks Distribution
Component
Marks
Educational Qualification
30
NCC Certificate
5
NSS / Scouts
5
Sports
5
Driving License
5
Written Test
50
Learn how to fill in the HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 online application form?
Below, we will explain to the applicant in a very simple way how to apply for the HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026 application form via the hgvr.hp.gov.in portal.
First, the applicant must click on these two links provided on the official hgvr website to complete their One Time Registration (OTR).
First link – https://himachal.nic.in>homeguard
Second link – https://hgvr.hp.gov.in/HPHG/ApplicantRegistration/Home/Login
By clicking one of these links, applicants must click the registration link on the homepage to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) and create their profile.
For this, candidates must verify their registered email address and mobile number by sending an OTP. In the next step, candidates must enter their personal details under the ORA page.
Now, to fill in the application form, the applicant must select their post, where the dashboard will display notifications and the application link district-wise.
Subsequently, the applicant must upload scanned copies of the required documents and certificates as specified in the notification.
The application fee must be paid online via net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI.
You should take a printout of the completed application form and keep it safe, as it will be required in the future.
How to download the district-wise list for the Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Vacancy 2026?
In this article, we will provide you with all the complete district-wise PDF lists for the HP Home Guard Vacancy 2026, in which applicants can view all the information related to the 700 posts in Kinnaur, Shimla, Mandi, Kangra (D/Shala) and other locations.
Do applicants find the HP Home Guard physical test details for 2026 very difficult?
For the HP Home Guard physical test details 2026, applicants must be in standard fitness, with a 1500-metre run in 5 minutes 30 seconds and high/long jump included for male candidates. You therefore need to start practising continuously from now.
What is the Himachal Pradesh Home Guard technical trade eligibility for 2026?
According to the notification for HP Home Guard Technical Trade Eligibility 2026, candidates must hold an ITI certificate from the HP government in trades such as electrician, plumber or tailor, along with a matriculation qualification.
Can anyone download the HP Forest Guard and Jail Prहरी Vacancy 2026 on their own?
Yes, absolutely. You can download the HP Forest Guard and Jail Prहरी Vacancy 2026 notification PDF available on this official website.
