Himachal Pradesh Fireman Recruitment 2026: The Directorate of Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has invited applications for 42 posts of Fireman, Group-C, Non-Gazetted. The recruitment is being conducted under the department’s prescribed training policy.

Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed application form. The application must reach the concerned office by 10 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Before applying, candidates should carefully check the required qualification, age limit, physical standards, category-wise vacancies and Elementary Fire Course batch requirement.

HP Fireman Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Department	Directorate of Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh
Post Name	Fireman / Prashamak
Post Type	Group-C, Non-Gazetted
Total Vacancies	42 Posts
Pay	₹12,120/-
Application Mode	Prescribed Application Form
Last Date	10 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Advertisement No.	Ro. No. 0727/2026-2027
Document Verification	21 September 2026, 10:00 AM
Official Website	https://himachal.nic.in/fire
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HP Fireman Vacancy 2026 – Category Wise

The department has announced 42 vacancies for the Fireman post. The vacancies are distributed among different categories as follows:

Category	Vacancy Break-up	Total
General	General – 15, EWS – 05, Freedom Fighters’ Dependents – 01, Ex-Servicemen – 03	24
SC	SC – 07, SC BPL – 01, SC Ex-Servicemen – 01	09
ST	ST – 01, ST Ex-Servicemen – 01	02
OBC	OBC – 04, OBC BPL – 02, OBC Ex-Servicemen – 01	07
Total	–	42

Who Can Apply for HP Fireman Recruitment 2026?

This recruitment is subject to specific eligibility conditions. Therefore, simply having a 10+2 qualification does not make every candidate eligible.

The applicant should be a member of Himachal Pradesh Home Guards or an Ex-Serviceman, as prescribed in the notification.

Along with this, the candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized Education Board or possess an equivalent qualification.

The notification also mentions candidates holding a First Class Certificate of the Army.

Candidates are additionally required to fulfill the prescribed Home Guard Basic Training and Elementary Fire Course conditions.

Elementary Fire Course Batch Requirement

One of the important eligibility conditions is the batch of the Elementary Fire Course completed by the candidate.

The notification specifies different batch requirements for different categories. Candidates belonging to the General and SC categories generally need to have passed the 90th batch or earlier, while several other categories have a requirement of the 105th batch or earlier.

Therefore, candidates should check their Elementary Fire Course certificate and batch number before submitting the application.

Category-wise Batch Requirement

Category	Eligible Batch
General	90th batch or earlier
General – Freedom Fighters’ Dependents	105th batch or earlier
General – EWS	105th batch or earlier
General – Ex-Servicemen	105th batch or earlier
SC	90th batch or earlier
SC – BPL	105th batch or earlier
SC – Ex-Servicemen	105th batch or earlier
ST	105th batch or earlier
ST – Ex-Servicemen	105th batch or earlier
OBC	105th batch or earlier
OBC – BPL	105th batch or earlier
OBC – Ex-Servicemen	105th batch or earlier

Age Limit

For HP Fireman Recruitment 2026, the candidate’s age should be:

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Applicable relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates as per the relevant Himachal Pradesh Government rules.

Physical Standards

Since this is a Fireman post, candidates must meet the prescribed physical requirements.

Physical Standard	Requirement
Minimum Height	165 cm
Chest without Expansion	80 cm
Chest with Expansion	85 cm
Minimum Weight	52 kg
Eyesight	6/6 without glasses

Candidates should make sure they fulfill these requirements before applying.

HP Fireman Salary 2026

The notification mentions ₹12,120/- as the pay for the Fireman post.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete details regarding service conditions and other applicable provisions.

How to Apply for HP Fireman Recruitment 2026?

The application process is different from regular online recruitment. Candidates have to submit the prescribed application form.

While filling out the form, candidates will need to provide their personal, educational, training and category-related details.

The application form requires information such as:

Full Name
Father’s Name
Educational Qualification
Date of Birth
Home Guard Basic Course details
Elementary Fire Course passing date
Elementary Fire Course batch number
Marks/Grade obtained in the Elementary Fire Course
Category
Physical measurements
Mobile Number
Signature

Candidates should fill in every detail carefully and attach the required self-attested copies of certificates and documents.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready according to their applicable category:

Passport-size photograph
Educational qualification certificate
Date of Birth/Age proof
Home Guard Basic Training Certificate
Elementary Fire Course Certificate
Valid Category Certificate
BPL Certificate, if applicable
Ex-Serviceman Certificate, if applicable
Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate, if applicable
Other documents mentioned in the recruitment notification

Candidates should also keep their original documents ready for verification.

Last Date to Apply

The completed application form must reach the prescribed office by 10 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the last date and submit their application well in advance.

Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be considered.

Original Documents Verification

Eligible candidates will have to appear with their original certificates/documents on:

Date: 21 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM

Candidates should bring the required original documents along with the prescribed copies for the verification process.

Important Instructions

There are a few points candidates should keep in mind before submitting the form.

An applicant can apply under only one category.
Multiple applications or applications under more than one category will not be considered.
All information provided in the application form should be correct and complete.
Any false or misleading information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Required certificates must be attached in the prescribed manner.
Candidates should ensure that applicable category certificates meet the required conditions.
Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.
Candidates should read the complete recruitment notification before applying.

HP Fireman Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Total Vacancies	42 Posts
Last Date to Submit Application	10 September 2026
Last Time	5:00 PM
Original Documents Verification	21 September 2026
Reporting Time	10:00 AM

Application Address

Candidates should submit the completed application form to:

Directorate of Fire Services / Commandant General, Home Guards, Civil Defence & Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla – 171002

Email: fire-hp@nic.in

Telephone: 0177-2629945, 0177-2622945

HP Fireman Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Post: Fireman
Post Type: Group-C, Non-Gazetted
Total Posts: 42
Qualification: 10+2 + prescribed Home Guard/Fire Course eligibility
Age Limit: 18–45 Years
Pay: ₹12,120/-
Application Mode: Prescribed Application Form
Last Date: 10 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Document Verification: 21 September 2026, 10:00 AM
Advertisement No.: Ro. No. 0727/2026-2027

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