Official Update 2026

Himachal Pradesh (HP) Home Guard Recruitment 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Home Guard Department has extended the application deadline for its massive recruitment drive to fill 700 Home Guard vacancies across the state. This is an excellent opportunity for 12th-pass candidates seeking to serve in a disciplined, uniformed force. The selection process is physically demanding, primarily focusing on a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), followed by a basic written examination to assess general awareness and local knowledge.

Exam Highlights

Total Posts 700
Qualification Passed 12th standard (10+2) from a recognized Board/Institution.
Age Limit 18 to 45 Years as of 01 January 2026 (Standard state relaxations apply)
Job Location Himachal Pradesh (State-wide district allocations)
Exam Date To be notified later (Physical tests usually precede the written exam)

Exam Pattern (CBT)

Duration: 90 Minutes (For the Written Test) Negative Marking: No Negative Marking (Standard for HP Home Guard exams) Total Marks: 100 Marks (Combined Written + Physical Weightage)
Subject Questions Marks
Total Score 100 100

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

  • Geography, History, and Culture of Himachal Pradesh
  • Important Fairs, Festivals, and Temples of HP
  • Current Affairs (State and National level)
  • Everyday Science and Basic Indian Polity
  • Familiarity with Disaster Management and First Aid basics
  • व्याकरण (Grammar): संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण
  • पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
  • मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Phrases)
  • वाक्य शुद्धि (Sentence Correction)
  • गद्यांश (Reading Comprehension)
  • Number System and Simplification
  • Percentages, Averages, Ratio, and Proportion
  • Time & Work, Time & Distance
  • Basic Logical Reasoning (Coding-Decoding, Number Series)
  • Male Candidates: 1500 Meters Race (Qualifying time applies), High Jump, Broad Jump.
  • Female Candidates: 800 Meters Race (Qualifying time applies), High Jump, Broad Jump.
  • Note: Candidates failing to clear the PST/PET will not be permitted to sit for the written examination.

Key Dates

Application Start February 2026
Last Date 07 April 2026 (Extended Deadline)
Exam Date To be notified later (Physical tests usually precede the written exam)