HP PWD Driver Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2 Driver Posts
Job Insights
Date Posted
Posted 2 minutes ago
Location
Shimla
Offered Salary
527 ₹ / Day
Qualification
Matriculation
Experience
1-2 years
The Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) is hiring 2 Driver (Group-C) posts on a daily wage basis. The hiring office is the Superintending Engineer, 1st Mechanical Circle, Dhalli, Shimla. The advertisement number is 01/2026. Both posts are for the Unreserved (UR) category. If you find yourself suitable for this job, make sure to pay attention to the application start date and the final date.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department |
| Office | 1st Mechanical Circle, Dhalli, Shimla |
| Post | Driver (Group-C) |
| Vacancies | 2 (UR category) |
| Job type | Daily wage |
| Pay | Rs. 527 per day |
| Age limit | 18 to 45 years |
| Minimum education | Matriculation (10th pass) |
| Official website | hppwd.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates need to stay updated with official deadlines and application dates to ensure that they do not miss their chance for this recruitment. Applications that come after the deadline will not be accepted.
| Event | Date |
| Notice date | 9 October 2026 |
| Applications start | 12 October 2026 |
| Age counted as of | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 November 2026, by 3:00 PM |
How You Will Be Selected For This Job
The selection is out of 100 marks. Most marks come from the driving or skills test. Here are complete details about the selection points and marks.
| Selection Point | Marks |
| Driving/Skill Test | 85 |
| Extra marks for minimum education | 2.5 |
| Government or semi-government experience (up to 5 years) | 2.5 |
| BPL family with yearly income below Rs. 40,000 (or the set limit) | 2 |
| Belonging to a notified backward area or Panchayat | 1 |
| Landless family or family with less than one hectare of land | 1 |
| Non-employment certificate | 1 |
| Government service-related category named in the notice | 1 |
| NSS, NCC, Bharat Scout and Guide, or national-level sports achievement | 1 |
| Widow, widower, divorced, destitute or single woman | 1 |
| Single daughter or orphan | 1 |
| Relevant training of at least six months from a recognised institute | 1 |
Pay Details
Candidates who get selected will get a fixed amount of Rs. 527 for each working day.
Monthly earnings will depend on how many paid working days you have and the department’s rules.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible for this recruitment, one needs to fulfill the following requirements:
Age
You must be between 18 and 45 years old.
The upper age limit is counted as of 31 October 2026.
Education
You must have passed Matriculation from a recognised Board or institution.
The notice asks for Matriculation and 10+2 from a school or institution in Himachal Pradesh for Group-C posts.
This rule about location does not apply to bona fide Himachalis.
Driving Licence
You must hold a valid licence to drive a heavy or light vehicle in hilly areas.
Good to Have
Knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
Ability to work well in the special conditions of the state.
Documents to Keep Ready
Eligible candidates applying for this position need to gather the following documents:
- Filled application form
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Matriculation and other education certificates
- Valid driving licence
- Proof of date of birth or age
- Bonafide Himachali certificate (if it applies to you)
- Category, income, land-holding or other certificates for extra marks (if they apply)
- Training and experience certificates (if you are claiming marks for them)
How to Apply For This Job?
Candidates need to follow the steps below carefully to apply for this job:
- Go to the official HPPWD website.
- Open the Driver Recruitment 2026 notice.
- Read the rules and instructions carefully.
- Download or get the application form given with the notice.
- Fill in your personal details, education, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of your documents and one recent passport-size photo.
- Check the form once more for mistakes.
- Submit the form and documents directly to the department before the deadline.
Conclusion
Himachal candidates who find this job suitable and have a valid driving license can get this job with the PWD. The overall pay is Rs. 527 per day, and most selection marks come from the driving test, so good driving skills matter a lot. The last date is 13 November 2026, 3:00 PM, so you have about four weeks. Collect your documents early, fill in the form carefully, and check hppwd.hp.gov.in for the full notice and form.