HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for local residents of Himachal Pradesh seeking government engagement. The Department of Animal Husbandry has released official notifications for the engagement of Multi Task Workers (Pashu Mitra) in the Kullu and Kangra districts. A total of 136 vacancies are available for candidates who have completed their Matriculation (10th Class). This is a part-time engagement (4 hours a day) with a monthly honorarium. Interested candidates must submit their application forms offline to the respective Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospitals before the first week of February 2026. Read below for full details on eligibility, dates, and the application process.
HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
Kullu: 03-01-2026 Kangra: 06-01-2026
Application Start Date
Already Started (Offline)
Last Date For Submission (Kullu)
03 February 2026 (by 4:00 PM)
Last Date For Submission (Kangra)
05 February 2026 (by 4:00 PM)
Physical Test Date
To be notified separately (approx. 10 days after last date)
Result/Merit List Date
To be notified after counseling
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
No Fee (Nil)
SC / ST / PH
No Fee (Nil)
Payment Mode
N/A (Direct Application Submission)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
As on Date
The last date of receipt of application (03-02-2026 or 05-02-2026 depending on district).
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
45 Years
Age Relaxation
As per HP Government rules for reserved categories.
HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Post Name
Multi Task Worker (Pashu Mitra)
Total Posts
136 Posts
Department
Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh
Work Type
Part-Time (4 Hours per day)
HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Requirement
Educational Qualification
Matric (10th Pass) from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. (Condition of passing from HP school is not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis).
Residency
Must be a Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh and a normal resident of the Gram Panchayat/Urban Local Body falling in the jurisdiction of the concerned Veterinary Institution.
Physical Fitness
Must be able-bodied, physically fit, and of sound mind.
Character
Should be of sound character.
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of Animal Husbandry activities and customs/dialects of HP.
District-Wise Vacancy Details
District Name
Number of Posts
Kangra
122 Posts
Kullu
14 Posts
Total
136 Posts
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Application Form
Prescribed “Annexure-A” format on A4 paper.
ID/Residence Proof
Certified copy of Parivar Register and Aadhaar Card.
Education Proof
Matric (10th) Certificate with Mark Sheet.
Age Proof
Matric Certificate or Birth Certificate.
Bonafide Certificate
Issued by Executive Magistrate/Tehsildar.
Category Certificate
SC/ST/OBC/BPL/EWS (if applicable).
Character Certificate
Issued by Executive Magistrate/Tehsildar.
Other Certificates
Landless, Unemployment, Widow/Single Woman, NCC/NSS/Sports, or Experience Certificate (Annexure-B) if claiming extra marks.
Photos
Self-attested passport-size photographs.
HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Section
Details
Exam Type
No Written Exam. Selection is based on Merit and Physical Test.
Physical Test
Task: Carry 25 Kg weight for a distance of 100 meters within one minute.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Stage 1: Physical Test
Qualifying nature. Candidates must pass the weight-carrying test.
Stage 2: Merit List
Based on 10th Marks (85% weightage) + Evaluation Criteria (15 Marks).
Evaluation Criteria (100 Marks Total)
1. Metric Marks: Percentage x 0.85 (Max 85 Marks) 2. Experience: Ownership of animals (Max 4.5 Marks) 3. Residency: Resident of same Panchayat (1 Mark) 4. Category/Status: SC/ST/OBC/BPL/Landless/Widow marks etc. (Remaining marks).
Stage 3: Counseling
Document Verification for the top 5 candidates per post.
HP Pashu Mitra Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Component
Amount
Monthly Honorarium
₹5,000/- (Five Thousand Rupees Only)
Nature of Pay
Fixed Honorarium (No allowances mentioned).
Work Duration
Part-time basis (04 hours per day).
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Download the Official Notification and Application Format (Annexure-A) for your specific district (Kullu or Kangra).
Step 2
Print the application form on a clean, white A-4 size paper.
Step 3
Fill in the details manually using a Blue or Black Ball Point Pen in your own handwriting.
Step 4
Paste a recent passport-sized photograph and sign the declaration.
Step 5
Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents (Age, Caste, Education, Bonafide, Parivar Register, etc.).
Step 6
For Kangra applicants: Include 2 self-addressed envelopes with the form.
Step 7
Submit the form by hand or post to the “Senior Veterinary Officer” of your respective Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospital by 4:00 PM on or before the last date (Feb 3 for Kullu, Feb 5 for Kangra).
