Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department invites offline applications for 22 posts including Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Junior Draughtsman, and Junior Office Assistant (IT). Eligible candidates with relevant diplomas or 12th pass can apply by 15 December 2026. Pay ranges from ₹12,500 to ₹23,500 monthly. Send applications by post or in person to HPPWD Shimla.
🎓 Eligibility
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
👥 Vacancy details
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
🗓️Key dates
Last date15 December 2026
Last Date15 December 2026
Date of advertisement7 November 2026
Application form downloadable from website after16 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
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department
Junior Office Assistant, Junior Engineer and More
Diploma, B.Tech/B.E, ITI, 12TH, 10TH
22 Posts
18 - 45 Years
₹12,500 - ₹23,500 /month
15-12-2026
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
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.
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?
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
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
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
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.
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▸What is the last date to apply for HPPWD Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit offline applications is 15 December 2026.
▸What is the application mode for HPPWD Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be sent offline by post or in person to the Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD, Shimla.
▸What are the eligibility qualifications for Junior Engineer posts?
Junior Engineer (Civil) requires Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE enrolled by 31.05.2013; Junior Engineer (Mechanical) requires Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or related fields.
▸Is there an application fee for HPPWD Recruitment 2026?
The official notification does not mention any application fee.
▸What is the age limit for applying?
Candidates must be 18 to 45 years as of 1 January 2026, with 5-year age relaxation as per rules.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
