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HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

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Post NameJunior Office Assistant (IT) as Job Trainee, for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH)
Total Vacancies01
Job LocationShimla, Himachal Pradesh
Notification Number2/2026 Dated 29-09-2026
Official WebsiteHP Home Guards official website
Last Updated29 Oct 2026

About HP Home Guards

The Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence & Fire Services is a department of the Himachal Pradesh government. Its Director General's office is at US Club, Shimla. This post is in that department.

HP Home Guards Junior Office Assistant (IT) Vacancy Details 2026

The notice says the number of posts may increase or decrease. The post's functional requirements are listed as S (Sitting), ST (Standing), W (Walking), MF (Manipulation by Fingers), RW (Reading & Writing), SE (Seeing), H (Hearing) and C (Communication). FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
PostVacanciesPay
JOA (IT) as Job Trainee for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH)1Rs. 12,500/- fixed monthly emoluments, as per the Job Trainee Policy of the Government

HP Home Guards Junior Office Assistant (IT) Eligibility 2026

You must be at least 18 and no more than 45 years old on the last date for receiving applications. The upper age limit can be relaxed by up to 5 years, as per the instructions of the Himachal Pradesh government. Only Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates can apply. You need a permanent disability of at least 40%. This must be shown on a Disability Certificate issued by the competent Medical Board, which means the District Medical Board. If you are selected, the certificate will be checked by the competent authority. You must be a bona fide resident of Himachal Pradesh, certified by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Tehsildar or Naib-Tehsildar. You must have passed the 10+2 Examination from a recognized Board of School Education or University. OR Matriculation from a recognized Board of School Education with a one or two year Diploma or Certificate from an Industrial Training Insti

HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Exam Pattern

There is no written exam. Selection is based only on the documents you send with your application form. The department awards weightage marks for these documents under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, HP letter No. SJE-B-B(15)-03/2014-1 dated 28 August 2017. These are the criteria the notice prints clearly: Other items on the application form also count towards merit. These are a non-employment certificate for the family, widow, divorced, destitute or single woman status, single daughter or orphan status, and a training certificate of at least 6 months related to the post. The weightage table in the official notification gives their marks. Candidates are called for evaluation and screening in a ratio of 1:10 for the first post, and 1:5 for each further post. The date of document evaluation and verification will be sent to you by post and also put on the department's websit
CriterionMaximum Marks
Essential educational qualification (percentage of marks divided by 10)10
Disability as per the District Medical Board certificate: 40% to 59% = 2, 60% to 79% = 4, 80% to 100% = 66
Belonging to a notified backward Area or Panchayat (certified by SDO(C), Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar)1
Landless family, or family with less than 01 Hectare of land (certified by the Revenue Authority)1
BPL family with annual income below Rs. 40,000/- from all sources2
Experience of up to 5 years in a Govt or Semi-Govt organisation related to the post (0.4 marks for each completed year for Class-III posts)2
Total30

HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines

EventDate
Advertisement date29.09.2026
Last date for receipt of applications (non-tribal areas)31.10.2026
Last date for receipt of applications (tribal areas)10.11.2026
Document evaluation / verificationTo be intimated by post and on the website

HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 1Get the prescribed application form from the department's official website. You can also collect it from the Office of the Commandant General, Home Guards, Civil Defence & Fire Services, US Club, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-1.
  • 2Fill in the form completely. It asks for your type of disability, name, father's or husband's name, date of birth, percentage of disability, issuing authority, category, educational details, permanent and correspondence addresses, email and mobile number.
  • 3Paste a recent self-attested passport-size colour photograph in the space provided.
  • 4Attach self-attested photocopies of all the certificates the form lists.
  • 5Write on the envelope: "Application for the post of ..." followed by the name of the post.
  • 6Send it by registered post or deliver it by hand to: The Director General, Home Guards & Civil Defence, US Club, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001.
  • 7Educational qualification certificates (10+2 and any additional qualification)
  • 8Disability certificate showing 40% or more, issued by the Medical Board
  • 9Bona fide Himachali certificate, and category certificate (SC/OBC)
  • 10Backward area or Panchayat certificate, landless certificate and non-employment certificate (SDO(C), Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar)
  • 11BPL certificate and income certificate
  • 12Widow, divorced, destitute or single woman certificate, or single daughter or orphan certificate (issued by the BDO)
  • 13Certificate of at least 6 months' training related to the post
  • 14Experience certificate for up to 5 years in a Govt or Semi-Govt organisation
  • 15Applications that are incomplete, arrive late or are not on the prescribed format will be rejected without any notice to you.
  • 16No documents are accepted after the closing date, and no extra documents are taken on the evaluation day.
  • 17The department is not responsible for postal delays.
  • 18No TA/DA will be paid.
  • 19The department may fill the post or withdraw the advertisement at any time.
  • 20Any disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the courts at Shimla.

HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1Who can apply for this Junior Office Assistant (IT) post?
A
Only Orthopedically Handicapped candidates who are bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh and have a permanent disability of 40% or more.
Q2Is there a written exam or interview?
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No. A merit list is made from weightage marks, with a maximum total of 30, given for your qualification, disability percentage and social and economic certificates. Your documents are then verified.
Q3What typing speed is needed?
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30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. A candidate whom the Medical Board certifies as unable to type may be exempted.
Q4How are marks given for disability?
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A disability of 40% to 59% gets 2 marks, 60% to 79% gets 4 marks, and 80% to 100% gets 6 marks.
Q5How much age relaxation is allowed?
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The upper age limit of 45 years can be relaxed by up to 5 years, as per HP government instructions.
Q6Is this a regular post?
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The post is filled as a Job Trainee under the Government's Job Trainee Policy, with fixed monthly emoluments of Rs. 12,500/-.
Q7Where should the application be sent?
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Send it by registered post, or take it by hand, to The Director General, Home Guards & Civil Defence, US Club, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001.
Q8How many candidates will be called for screening?
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Candidates are called in a ratio of 1:10 for the first post.
Q9Will travel allowance be paid for document verification?
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No. The notice states that no TA/DA will be admissible.
Q10How can I apply for HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
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Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for HP Homeguards Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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