HP Home Guard Answer Key 2026: Check When & Where to Download Provisional Key

HP Home Guard Answer Key 2026: The HP Home Guard written examination was conducted on 23 August 2026 for the candidates who have qualified the Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Driving Efficiency Test. The HP HomeGuards Department has announced a total of 700 vacancies for Himachal Home Guard Volunteers. The application process was held between 02 March to 31 March 2026. The selection process involves two stages: PST/PET and Written Examination. The candidates who have appeared for the written test are now awaiting the provisional answer key to be released.

HP Home Guard Answer Key 2026 Highlights

The HP Home Guard provisional answer key is expected to be released anytime soon on the official website of HP HomeGuards Department. Candidates can check the highlights in the table below:

HP Home Guard Answer Key 2026 Download Link

The candidates will be able to download the HP Home Guard answer key once the link goes active on the official website. The candidates will also be provided an objection window to file concerns against the answer key.

How to Download HP Home Guard Answer Key 2026

To download the HP Home Guard answer key, the candidates can follow the steps provided here:

• Visit the official website at himachal.nic.in.

• On the homepage, go to the Latest Updates section.

• Click on the “Home Guard Volunteers Recruitment 2026- Provisional Answer Key” link.

• The answer key pdf will open on the screen.

• Download it and verify your marked responses.

How to Calculate Marks Using HP Home Guard Answer Key 2026

The HP Home Guard selection process involves three stages- PST, PET and Written Test. The candidates who qualify the PST & PET stages will be eligible to appear for the written test. Here is the marks distribution for Stage III explained.

Distribution of Marks (General Duty)

• Educational Qualification (Max. Marks= 30)

• A (%age) Marks obtained in Matric

• B (%age) Marks obtained in +2

• C (%age) Marks obtained in Graduation

• D (%age) Marks obtained in Post Graduation

• E = A+B+C+D/4

• F = Marks obtained Ex30/100

• NCC Certificate (maximum marks 5) (marks not cumulative)

• Category A-Certificate = 2 marks

• Category B-Certificate = 3 marks

• Category C-Certificate = 5 marks

• NSS/ Bharat Scouts and Guides (maximum marks 5)

• NSS = 2.5 marks

• Bharat Scouts and Guides = 2.5 marks

• Sports Medal (official events) (maximum marks 5)

• District Level = 2.5 marks

• State Level = 4 marks

• National Level = 5 marks

• Driving License (maximum marks 5)

• Less than 2 years = 1 mark

• 2 years to less than 5 years = 3 marks

• More than 5 years =  5 marks

• Written Test = 50 marks

• TOTAL = 100 marks