HP Home Guards JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards and Civil Defence Department has released Advertisement No. 2/2026 (dated 29 September 2026). It invites applications for one post of Junior Office Assistant (IT) under the Persons with Disabilities quota, specifically for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates who are residents of Himachal Pradesh.
The post is filled on a Job Trainee basis with a fixed monthly payment. Applications are offline only, sent by registered post or by hand.
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HP Home Guards JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Home Guards, Civil Defence & Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 2/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Office Assistant (IT), JOA (IT) |
| Category | Persons with Disabilities (Orthopedically Handicapped) |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in Himachal Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Registered Post / By Hand) |
| Application Fee | Nil (NA) |
| Last Date (Non-Tribal Areas) | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date (Tribal Areas) | 10 November 2026 |
| Helpline | 0177-2658531 |
| Official Website | himachal.nic.in/homeguard |
| Get HP Govt Jobs | Click Here |
HP Home Guards JOA (IT) Vacancy 2026 – Details
| Post | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|
| JOA (IT) | 1 | OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) |
The department has noted that the number of posts may increase or decrease. The department may also fill the post or withdraw the advertisement at any time.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality and Domicile
- The candidate must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh, certified by the SDO (Civil), Tehsildar or Naib-Tehsildar.
Disability Requirement
- The candidate must have at least 40% permanent disability (benchmark disability) in the Orthopedically Handicapped category.
- A Disability Certificate issued by the competent Medical Board, i.e. the District Medical Board or above, is mandatory. It will be verified if the candidate is selected.
- Only OH candidates should apply.
Educational Qualification
Essential qualification (any one of the following):
- Passed 10+2 from a recognized Board of School Education or University, or
- Matriculation from a recognized Board, plus a one or two-year Diploma/Certificate from an ITI in an Information Technology Enabled Sector (ITES) as notified by the DGET (Government of India), or a three-year Diploma in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / IT from an AICTE-approved polytechnic.
Typing speed: 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
Exemptions:
- Visually impaired candidates selected under the 1% quota are exempt from the computer diploma and typing test. They will instead receive department-arranged training through CRC Sundernagar, NIVH Dehradun or CTC Ludhiana, with three chances to qualify.
- Candidates certified by the Medical Board as unable to type because of a physical disability that permanently prevents typing may be exempted from the typing test. This does not cover visually or hearing-impaired persons.
Desirable: Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
| Age Relaxation | Up to 5 years in the upper limit, as per Himachal Pradesh Government instructions |
Age is calculated as on the last date of receipt of applications.
Salary
Selected candidates are engaged as Job Trainee for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) at a fixed monthly payment of ₹12,500, as per the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Job Trainee Policy.
HP Home Guards JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection is purely document-based. There is no written exam and no interview. The merit list is prepared on the weightage marks system from the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment letter dated 28 August 2017, out of a total of 30 marks.
| Criteria | Max Marks |
|---|---|
| Essential educational qualification (percentage ÷ 10) | 10 |
| Percentage of disability: 40–59% = 2, 60–79% = 4, 80–100% = 6 | 6 |
| Additional qualification (percentage ÷ 25) | 4 |
| Belonging to a notified backward area or Panchayat | 1 |
| Landless family (less than 1 hectare) | 1 |
| Non-employment certificate (no family member in government or semi-government service) | 1 |
| BPL family (annual income below ₹40,000 or as prescribed) | 2 |
| Widow / divorced / destitute / single woman | 1 |
| Single daughter / orphan | 1 |
| Training of at least 6 months related to the post | 1 |
| Experience up to 5 years in a government or semi-government organization (0.4 mark per year for Class-III posts, 0.7 per year for Class-IV posts) | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Key points:
- Candidates are called for evaluation/screening in the ratio of 1:10 for the first post, and 1:5 for each subsequent post.
- No documents are accepted after the last date, including on the day of verification.
- Original documents must be produced at verification, or the candidature will be cancelled.
- The date and time of verification will be sent by post and published on the department’s website.
- No TA/DA is admissible.
Documents Required
Attach self-attested photocopies of:
- Educational qualification certificates (Matriculation, 10+2, additional qualifications)
- Disability certificate (40% or above) from the Medical Board
- Bonafide Himachali certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- Employment Registration Certificate
- Backward area/Panchayat certificate, if applicable
- Landless family certificate, if applicable
- Non-employment certificate, if applicable
- BPL/income certificate, if applicable
- Widow/divorced/destitute/single woman certificate (by BDO), if applicable
- Single daughter/orphan certificate (by BDO), if applicable
- Training certificate (minimum 6 months), if applicable
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- A self-addressed envelope with postal stamps
- A recent passport-size photograph, self-attested and pasted on the form
How to Apply for HP Home Guards JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026?
- Get the form. Download the prescribed application form from himachal.nic.in/homeguard, or collect it from the Office of the Commandant General, Home Guards, Civil Defence & Fire Services, US Club, Shimla-1.
- Fill it in completely. Enter your name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, disability percentage, issuing authority, category, educational details, addresses, and email and mobile number.
- Paste your photograph in the space provided and self-attest it.
- Attach documents. Add self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates and list them in the form (item 12).
- Sign and date the form.
- Write on the envelope: “Application for the post of JOA (IT)”.
- Send it by Registered Post or by hand to:
The Director General, Home Guards & Civil Defence, US Club, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – 171001
- Deadline: 31 October 2026 for non-tribal areas, 10 November 2026 for tribal areas.
Important: Incomplete applications, late applications and forms not in the prescribed format will be rejected without notice. The department is not responsible for postal delays.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Released | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date (Non-Tribal Areas) | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date (Tribal Areas) | 10 November 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be intimated by post and on the website |
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there in HP Home Guards JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026?
There is one vacancy for Junior Office Assistant (IT), reserved for Orthopedically Handicapped candidates.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 31 October 2026 for non-tribal areas and 10 November 2026 for tribal areas.
3. What is the salary of JOA (IT) in HP Home Guards?
The fixed monthly payment is ₹12,500 under the Job Trainee Policy of the Himachal Pradesh Government.
4. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on the last date of receipt of applications, with up to 5 years’ relaxation as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.
5. What is the educational qualification?
You need 10+2, or Matriculation with an ITI diploma/certificate in an IT-enabled sector, or Matriculation with a three-year diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT. A typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi is also required.
6. Is there any application fee?
No. The application fee is not applicable (NA).
7. Can I apply online?
No. Applications must be submitted offline on the prescribed form by registered post or by hand.
8. Is there a written exam or interview?
No. Selection is based only on document verification and the 30-mark weightage merit list.
9. What is the minimum disability percentage required?
You need at least 40% permanent disability, certified by the District Medical Board or a higher Medical Board.
10. Can candidates from outside Himachal Pradesh apply?
No. Only bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh can apply.
11. Can I submit extra documents after the last date?
No. No documents are accepted after the closing date, even on the day of screening.
12. Where can I contact the department?
Call 0177-2658531 or visit himachal.nic.in/homeguard.
