Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD), Shimla, has invited applications for 22 posts in 4 roles under Advt No. PWE-74-17-Disable Persons/ES-I /2024-25-3925-29. The posts include Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mech.), Junior Draughtsman, Junior Office Assistant (IT). Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 15 December 2026.
The posts are for Where HPPWD has its organization. Qualification required: JE (Civil): Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering (or AMIE enrolled on or before 31.05.2013); JE (Mech.): Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Production/Aeronautical or Marine Engineering; Junior Draughtsman: Matriculation plus two-year Draughtsmanship (Civil) certificate from ITI; JOA (IT): 10+2, or Matriculation with ITI IT/ITES certificate or three-year Computer diploma, plus typing 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi. The pay is Fixed monthly amount: Rs. 23,500 (JE Civil and JE Mech.), Rs. 15,500 (Junior Draughtsman), Rs. 12,500 (JOA IT). Selection is by weightage/merit evaluation out of 30 marks and evaluation and verification of original documents. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 15 December 2026
- Vacancies: 22, in 4 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Fixed monthly amount: Rs. 23,500 (JE Civil and JE Mech.), Rs. 15,500 (Junior Draughtsman), Rs. 12,500 (JOA IT)
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Between 18 to 45 (as on 1 January 2026)
- Place: Where HPPWD has its organization
HPPWD Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD), Shimla |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mech.), Junior Draughtsman and 1 more |
| No of Posts | 22 |
| Advt No | PWE-74-17-Disable Persons/ES-I /2024-25-3925-29 |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Pay | Fixed monthly amount: Rs. 23,500 (JE Civil and JE Mech.), Rs. 15,500 (Junior Draughtsman), Rs. 12,500 (JOA IT) |
| Place of Posting | Where HPPWD has its organization |
| Qualification | JE (Civil): Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering (or AMIE enrolled on or before 31.05.2013); JE (Mech.): Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Production/Aeronautical or Marine Engineering; Junior Draughtsman: Matriculation plus two-year Draughtsmanship (Civil) certificate from ITI; JOA (IT): 10+2, or Matriculation with ITI IT/ITES certificate or three-year Computer diploma, plus typing 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi. |
| Age Limit | Between 18 to 45 (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Send Application To | The Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD, Nigam Vihar, Shimla-171002 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
HPPWD Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. PWE-74-17-Disable Persons/ES-I /2024-25-3925-29 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download HPPWD notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 3 | Between 18 to 45 | Fixed monthly amount @ Rs. 23,500 |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.) | 2 | Between 18 to 45 | Fixed monthly amount @ Rs. 23,500 |
| Junior Draughtsman | 2 | Between 18 to 45 | Fixed monthly amount @ Rs15,500 |
| Junior Office Assistant (IT) | 15 | Between 18 to 45 | Fixed monthly amount @ Rs. 12,500 |
| Total | 22 |
Age relaxation for all posts: Upper age 5 years as per para 11 of Department of Personnel, Govt. of HP letter dated 22nd June 2020.
Who Can Apply for HPPWD Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Matriculation from any School/Institute situated within Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachali); Three years regular full time Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering from an Institution/University approved/recognized by AICTE/UGC, or AMIE enrolled on or before 31.05.2013 from Institution of Engineering (India) Calcutta |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.) | Matriculation/Higher Secondary Part-I or equivalent; matriculation from a school in Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis); Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Production/Aeronautical or Marine Engineering or equivalent from an Institution/University recognized by the Central or State Government |
| Junior Draughtsman | Matriculation or equivalent; matriculation from a school in Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis); At least two years certificate course in Draughtsmanship (Civil) or equivalent from a recognized ITI or Institute recognized by Central/H.P. Government |
| Junior Office Assistant (IT) | 10+2 from a recognized Board/University, OR Matriculation with one/two year ITI Diploma/Certificate in IT & ITES, or three years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from an AICTE-approved Polytechnic; Matriculation and 10+2 from a school in Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis); Computer typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi |
Other conditions:
- Must be bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh
- Must be a Citizen of India
- No gender bar
- JOA (IT): typing 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi; exemptions for visually impaired and certain differently abled persons
Desirable:
- Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh (all posts)
Who Cannot Apply for HPPWD Recruitment 2026
- Persons with less than 40 percent of the relevant disability
- Applicants who are not bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh
Post-wise Details
Junior Engineer (Civil) (3 posts)
Qualification required: Matriculation from any School/Institute situated within Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachali); Three years regular full time Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering from an Institution/University approved/recognized by AICTE/UGC, or AMIE enrolled on or before 31.05.2013 from Institution of Engineering (India) Calcutta. Age limit: Between 18 to 45. Pay: Fixed monthly amount @ Rs. 23,500.
Junior Engineer (Mech.) (2 posts)
Qualification required: Matriculation/Higher Secondary Part-I or equivalent; matriculation from a school in Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis); Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Production/Aeronautical or Marine Engineering or equivalent from an Institution/University recognized by the Central or State Government. Age limit: Between 18 to 45. Pay: Fixed monthly amount @ Rs. 23,500.
Junior Draughtsman (2 posts)
Qualification required: Matriculation or equivalent; matriculation from a school in Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis); At least two years certificate course in Draughtsmanship (Civil) or equivalent from a recognized ITI or Institute recognized by Central/H.P. Government. Age limit: Between 18 to 45. Pay: Fixed monthly amount @ Rs15,500.
Junior Office Assistant (IT) (15 posts)
Qualification required: 10+2 from a recognized Board/University, OR Matriculation with one/two year ITI Diploma/Certificate in IT & ITES, or three years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from an AICTE-approved Polytechnic; Matriculation and 10+2 from a school in Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis); Computer typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi. Age limit: Between 18 to 45. Pay: Fixed monthly amount @ Rs. 12,500.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Posts to be filled on Job Trainee Basis (Class-III)
- Vacancy to be filled immediately after selection
- Visually impaired JOA (IT) selectees must complete basic computer training in three chances, failing which services shall be terminated
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 7 November 2026 |
| Application form downloadable from website after | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date of receipt of applications (Non-Tribal Areas) | 15 December 2026 |
| Last date of receipt of applications (Tribal Areas) | 15 December 2026 |
How Will HPPWD Select Candidates?
- Weightage/merit evaluation out of 30 marks
- Evaluation and verification of original documents
- Essential qualification: 10 marks (% of marks divided by 10)
- Disability: 2, 4 or 6 marks for 40-59%, 60-79%, 80-100%
- Backward area, landless, non-employment, widow, single daughter/orphan, 6-month training: 1 mark each; BPL: 2 marks
- Experience up to 5 years in Govt./Semi Govt.: up to 2 marks (0.4 per year for Class-III)
- Total weightage 30 marks; evaluation schedule on website in second week of February 2027
Documents to Enclose
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
- UDID Card or disability certificate (40% and above) from Medical Board
- Certificate of Bonafide Himachali
- Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Employment Registration Certificate
- Self-addressed envelope with postal stamps
How to Apply for HPPWD Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Use the prescribed application form only; it can also be downloaded after 16.11.2026 from https://hppwd.hp.gov.in/recruitment.
- Paste a latest passport size photograph on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents and certificates.
- Super-scribe the envelope: Application for the post of (name of the post).
- Send by Registered Post or by hand to The Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD, Nigam Vihar, Shimla-171002.
- Application must reach by 15.12.2026 (Non-Tribal Areas) or 26.12.2026 (Tribal Areas).
Other Points to Note
- Incomplete, late or wrong-format applications will be rejected without intimation
- Department not responsible for postal delay
- No TA/DA admissible
- Original documents must be produced at Evaluation, failing which candidature will be cancelled
- Vacancies can be increased/decreased subject to availability of posts
- Department reserves the right to fill the posts or withdraw the advertisement
HPPWD Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download HPPWD notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for HPPWD Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit HPPWD official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department, Advertisement No. PWE-74-17-Disable Persons/ES-I /2024-25-3925-29, dated 7 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
