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Himachal exempts Home Guards from police constable physical test
The Himachal Pradesh government has exempted Home Guard personnel from the physical efficiency test and ground test in the ongoing police constable recruitment. The Home Department issued a letter to the Director General of Police on 14 October 2026 confirming the exemption.
The move provides relief to Home Guards serving in the state, allowing them to proceed directly to other stages of the constable selection process. The recruitment drive is currently underway, and the DGP is expected to implement the new directive.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The exemption for Home Guard personnel from physical tests in the police constable recruitment process shortens their path to a permanent government job. Hundreds of Home Guards, who serve on a contractual basis, will now bypass the two fitness stages that other candidates must clear. The policy affects the current recruitment cycle, which is already underway. The next step is for the Director General of Police to implement the Home Department letter of 14 October 2026.
Source: amarujala.com
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