HPPWD Recruitment 2026 for PwBD: Posts, Eligibility, Pay & Offline Form Guide
The Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) has invited applications for 22 shortfall vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The posts are Junior Office Assistant (IT), Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and Junior Draughtsman. Candidates are engaged on a job trainee basis at a fixed monthly amount, from Rs. 12,500 to Rs. 23,500.
This is an offline process. Download the prescribed form, fill it, and make sure it reaches the Engineer-in-Chief, Shimla by 15 December 2026 (26 December 2026 for Tribal Areas). Only bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh with at least 40% permanent disability can apply. Read this guide fully, and see more Himachal Pradesh government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights – HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) |
| Posts | Junior Office Assistant (IT), Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mech.), Junior Draughtsman |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Engagement | Job Trainee basis, fixed monthly amount |
| Who Can Apply | Bonafide Himachali PwBD candidates with 40% or more permanent disability |
| Advertisement No. | PWE-74-17/Disable Persons/Resv/ES-I 3846-3896 dated 07/11/2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline (Registered Post / By Hand) |
| Last Date | 15 December 2026 (26 December 2026 for Tribal Areas) |
The department says the vacancies can be increased or decreased depending on availability of posts. The largest share, 15 of the 22 vacancies, is for Junior Office Assistant (IT), so candidates with a 12th pass or a computer ITI or diploma have the widest choice here.
HPPWD Vacancy 2026: Post-wise and Disability-wise Details
| Post | Disability Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil), 3 in all | One Arm, One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims | 3 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Learning Disability/Mental Illness; Multiple Disabilities | 0 |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.), 2 in all | One Arm, Both Arms, One Leg, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.) | Autism (Mild), Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.) | Low Vision; Deaf/Hard of Hearing | 0 |
| Junior Draughtsman , 2 in all | One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, One Arm and One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims | 1 |
| Junior Draughtsman | Autism (Mild), Learning Disability, Mental Illness | 1 |
| Junior Draughtsman | Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Multiple Disabilities | 0 |
| JOA (IT), 15 in all | Blind, Low Vision | 3 |
| JOA (IT) | Deaf, Hard of Hearing | 3 |
| JOA (IT) | One Arm, Both Arms, Both Legs, One Leg, One Arm and One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy | 4 |
| JOA (IT) | Autism (Mild), Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities | 5 |
Note that several groups have zero seats for a post, so check your own disability group in this table before you apply. A candidate whose disability group shows 0 for a post should not expect a seat in that post. The notification also gives a list of physical requirements for each post, such as sitting, walking, seeing or hearing, so read that part of the PDF as well.
What is the Eligibility for HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Matriculation plus 3-year regular full-time Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering (AICTE/UGC recognised), or AMIE enrolled on or before 31.05.2013 |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.) | Matriculation/Higher Secondary Part-I plus Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Aeronautical or Marine Engineering or equivalent |
| Junior Draughtsman | Matriculation plus at least 2-year certificate course in Draughtsmanship (Civil) or equivalent from a recognised ITI or a Central/H.P. Govt recognised institute |
| JOA (IT) | 10+2, or Matriculation with 1/2-year ITI in IT and ITES, or 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Engineering/Science/IT |
- Himachal schooling: Matriculation (and 10+2 for JOA) must be from an institution in Himachal Pradesh. This does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
- Typing (JOA IT): 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi. Visually impaired candidates selected under the 1% quota are exempt from the IT diploma and typing test, but must complete training (three chances, otherwise services end). Candidates certified by the Medical Board as unable to type may also be exempted, but not visually or hearing impaired candidates.
- Disability: at least 40% permanent disability certificate from a District Medical Board or above, subject to verification on selection.
- Eligibility is counted as on the last date. Knowledge of Himachali customs and dialects is desirable.
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Relaxation | 5 years in upper age, per para 11 of HP DoP letter dated 22 June 2020 |
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Candidates must also be citizens of India. There is no gender bar.
What is the Salary for HPPWD PwBD Posts 2026?
Selected candidates are engaged on a job trainee basis, with a fixed monthly amount, not a regular pay scale.
| Post | Fixed Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 23,500 |
| Junior Engineer (Mech.) | Rs. 23,500 |
| Junior Draughtsman | Rs. 15,500 |
| Junior Office Assistant (IT) | Rs. 12,500 |
The place of work is wherever HPPWD has its organisation in Himachal Pradesh. The notification says vacancies are to be filled immediately after selection.
What is the Selection Process for HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026?
Selection is on weightage marks (merit) under the Social Justice & Empowerment Department letter dated 28 August 2017, followed by document verification. The notification prescribes 30 marks in total, as below.
| Weightage Item | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essential qualification (% marks divided by 10) | 10 |
| Disability: 40-59% = 2, 60-79% = 4, 80-100% = 6 | 6 |
| Additional qualification (% marks divided by 25) | 4 |
| Notified backward area or Panchayat | 1 |
| Landless family or land under 1 hectare | 1 |
| Non-employment certificate (no family member in Govt./Semi-Govt. service) | 1 |
| BPL family, income below Rs. 40,000 | 2 |
| Widow, divorced, destitute or single woman | 1 |
| Single daughter or orphan | 1 |
| Training of at least six months related to the post | 1 |
| Experience up to 5 years, 0.4 mark per completed year (Class-III) | 2 |
Marks for the disability certificate, backward area, landless family, BPL and similar items are given only when you attach the right certificate from the authority named in the form, so collect them early. Evaluation dates will be sent by post and put on the department website. Check the website in the second week of February 2027. Bring all original documents, or your candidature will be cancelled. On any objection, the Special Selection Committee’s decision is final.
How to Apply Offline for HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026?
- Download the prescribed application form from the HPPWD recruitment page (link in Essential Links) after 16 November 2026. No other form is accepted.
- Fill it fully and paste a latest passport size photograph.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all documents, such as the disability certificate or UDID card, education certificates, Bonafide Himachali certificate, category certificate and Employment Registration Certificate.
- The form also asks whether you were ever debarred by a recruitment body or convicted by a court, and carries a declaration that any false or suppressed detail, or ineligibility found at any stage, can cancel your candidature and invite legal action. Add a self-addressed envelope with postal stamps, as listed on the form.
- Write “Application for the post of …….. (name of the post)” on the envelope.
- Send it by Registered Post or By Hand to The Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD, Nirman Bhawan, Nigam Vihar, Shimla-171002.
- Make sure it reaches by 15 December 2026 (26 December 2026 for Tribal Areas).
Incomplete, late or wrong-format applications are rejected without intimation and no correspondence is entertained, and the department is not responsible for postal delay. No TA/DA is paid. Applying early is the safest plan, because the date is for the form to reach the office, not for posting it.
What are the Important Dates for HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Application Form Downloadable | After 16 November 2026 |
| Last Date (Non-Tribal Areas) | 15 December 2026 |
| Last Date (Tribal Areas) | 26 December 2026 |
| Evaluation Schedule | Second week of February 2027 (check website) |
Is There Any Application Fee for HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement does not mention any application fee, so no fee payment step is listed.
HPPWD PwBD Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official HPPWD PwBD Advertisement PDF
- Official Notification Page for HPPWD Recruitment 2026 – 22 Posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Junior Office Assistant (IT), Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) & Junior Draughtsman, Apply Offline by 15 December
- Visit HPPWD Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a diploma, an ITI certificate or a 12th pass qualification and meet the 40% disability rule, send your form well before 15 December 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates.