HP Industries Department Recruitment 2025: 80 Mining Guard (Khanan Rakshak) Vacancies – Apply Now

Overview of the Recruitment Notification

The notification is for the recruitment of 80 Khanan Rakshak (Mining Guard) positions in the Geological Wing of the Industries Department of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is being conducted by the Director of Industries, Himachal Pradesh. The application process requires candidates to use a prescribed form, available on the departmental website, and submit it to the General Manager of the District Industries Centre. The last date for application is 30 days from the publication in newspapers (45 days for tribal areas). Selection will be based on merit of the educational qualifications, document verification, and an interview. Selected candidates will be engaged for one year initially, with a possible extension, and will be paid an honorarium of Rs. 15,000 per month.

Important Dates:

The date the notice was issued is 22/01/2025. This is the date the Director of Industries, Himachal Pradesh, sent the notification regarding the filling of 80 Khanan Rakshak posts to the Public Relations Department for publication.

The document also refers to other important dates:

• Last date for receipt of applications: The application must reach the General Manager, District Industries Centre of the concerned district within 30 days from the date of publication in the newspapers. For candidates from tribal areas, the last date for application is within 45 days of the publication date in the newspapers.
• Date of Government Approval: The recruitment of Khanan Rakshak is as per the approval of the Government conveyed via letters dated 12.03.2024 and 26.12.2024.
• Validity of Panel: The panel of shortlisted candidates will remain valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of result.
• Initial Engagement Period: The selected candidates will initially be engaged for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension on a year-to-year basis.

It is important to note that the exact date of publication in the newspapers is not included in the sources provided, so the application deadline of 30/45 days would need to be calculated from that date.

Total number of vacancies

The document specifies the total number of vacancies for the Khanan Rakshak position, as well as the distribution of those positions across different mining offices. Here’s the information presented in a table format:

The document states that a total of 80 Khanan Rakshak posts are to be filled. The table shows the distribution of these posts across various mining offices in Himachal Pradesh. It is important to note that the posts are not categorized by the general, SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. Instead, they are distributed based on the mining office and the population and vulnerability of the district.

Eligibility Criteria for Mining Guard (Khanan Rakshak) Position

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a minimum educational qualification of Graduation from a recognized University.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of the last date of application.
• Physical Standards:
• Men:
• Minimum height: 165 cm
• Minimum chest: 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm after expansion.
• Women:
• Minimum height: 150 cm
• Minimum chest: 74 cm without expansion and 79 cm after expansion.
• There is a relaxation of 5 cm in height and 4 cm in chest measurements (both with and without expansion) for Scheduled Tribes candidates.
• Physical Efficiency Test:
• Men: Must qualify in a 100-meter race in 14 seconds and a 1500-meter race in 10 minutes.
• Women: Must qualify in a 100-meter race in 17 seconds and an 800-meter race in 6 minutes.
• Residency: The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Employment Exchange Registration: The candidate’s name must be registered with the concerned Employment Exchange.
• Application Submission: Applications must be submitted using the prescribed application form.
• Application Fee: Candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 200 for General Categories and Rs. 66 for SC/ST/OBC categories. This fee must be deposited in the name of the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) of the concerned district through IPO/Demand Draft. Failure to attach proof of fee payment will result in the rejection of the application.
• Documents: Attested photocopies of the following documents/certificates must be attached with the application:
• Age Proof
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Graduation is compulsory)
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate
• Employment Registration Certificate
• Category Proof (SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable)
• BPL family certificate with the prescribed annual income limit
• Certificate of Widow/divorced/destitute/single woman (if applicable)
• NSS/NCC/Bharat Scout & Guides Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate of orphan (if applicable)
• Experience certificate (if any)
• Self-addressed envelope with postal stamps
• Economically Weaker Section certificate of income and assets

It’s important to note that incomplete applications or those received after the due date, or those not in accordance with the prescribed format will not be considered.

Selection Process for Khanan Rakshak (Mining Guard) Positions

• Application Submission: Candidates must submit their applications using the prescribed form to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) of the concerned district. The application should be sent via registered cover/speed post, with the envelope superscribed as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF KHANAN RAKSHAK”.
• Scrutiny and Evaluation: A Selection Committee will scrutinize and verify the documents/certificates of the applicants. The committee is composed of the following members:
• The Additional Deputy Commissioner of the district (Chairman)
• The Deputy Superintendent of Police of the district
• The General Manager, DIC of the district
• The Mining Officer of the district (Member Secretary)
• Merit-Based Selection: The selection is based on a merit system with a total of 90 marks. Marks will be awarded as follows:
• Percentage of marks in Graduation (maximum of 75 marks).
• Additional marks for EWS/BPL family (2 marks).
• Additional marks for SC/ST/OBC category certificate holders (2 marks).
• Additional marks for certificates in NCC/NSS/Bharat Scout Guide/Medal winner in National level sports (maximum of 5 marks):
• Bharat Scouts & Guide Certificate – 2 marks
• NSS One Year Certificate/NCC Certificate A – 2 Marks
• NSS Two Years Certificate/NCC Certificate B – 2 Marks
• National Level Sports Medal Winner/ NCC Certificate C – 5 Marks
• Additional marks for experience (maximum of 3 marks) at 1 mark for every completed year in government/private/outsourced sector.
• Additional marks for Widow/divorced/destitute/single Women/Orphan (3 marks).
• Physical Standard and Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates must meet the specified physical standards and qualify in the physical efficiency tests which include a 100 meter race and a longer race:
• Men: Qualifying 100 meters Race in 14 second. Qualifying 1500 meters Race in 10 Minutes
• Women: Qualifying 100 meters Race in 17 second. Qualifying 800 meters Race in 6 Minutes
• Shortlisting: The Selection Committee will prepare a panel of three candidates, including two waitlisted candidates, in order of merit.
• Document Verification: The three shortlisted candidates must submit their original documents for verification by the Selection Committee.
• Personal Interview: The Selection Committee will select the candidate with the highest merit after a personal interview, based on the verification of original documents. If the candidate with the highest merit fails to provide the original documents, the next candidate on the waitlist will be considered.
• Final Selection: Based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, the Khanan Rakshak will be engaged by the Director of Industries, Industries Department H.P.
• Validity of Panel: The panel of shortlisted candidates will remain valid for one year from the date of the declaration of result.
• Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie in marks scored, the candidate who is older will be placed higher in the merit list.

The Selection Committee will submit details of eligible selected candidates to the Director of Industries, H.P. Shimla for engagement as Khanan Rakshak. The complete record of the process will be maintained by the Selection Committee at the district level, and the record of deliberations will be signed by all committee members.

How to Apply for the Khanan Rakshak (Mining Gaurd) Position: Step-by-Step Guide

• Application Form: Candidates must use the prescribed application form, which is available on the departmental website (). Applications submitted on any other form will not be accepted. The form can be downloaded from the official website of the Department of Industries, Himachal Pradesh.
• Photograph: A recent, attested passport-size photograph must be pasted in the space provided on the application form.
• Submission Address: The completed application form must be sent to the General Manager, District Industries Centre of the concerned district. The application should be sent by registered cover or speed post.
• Superscription: The envelope containing the application form must be superscribed as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF KHANAN RAKSHAK”.
• Required Documents: The following attested photocopies of documents/certificates must be attached with the application:
• Age Proof.
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Graduation is compulsory).
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
• Employment Registration Certificate.
• Category Proof (SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable).
• BPL family certificate (if applicable) issued by the Block Development Officer (BDO).
• Certificate of Widow/divorced/destitute/single woman (if applicable) issued by the Block Development Officer (BDO).
• NSS (at least one year) certificate/ NCC Certificate/ The Bharat Scout & Guides Certificate (if applicable) issued by the Head of the concerned Institution.
• Certificate of orphan (if applicable) issued by the Block Development Officer (BDO).
• Self-addressed envelope along with postal stamps.
• Experience certificate (if applicable).
• Economically Weaker Section certificate of income and assets.
• Other Instructions:
• The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• The candidate’s name must be registered in the concerned Employment Exchange.
• Incomplete applications, those received after the due date, or those not in accordance with the prescribed format will not be considered.
• Application fees once paid will not be refunded.
• Candidates are advised to go through the detailed advertisement carefully from the website prior to filling up the application form and should regularly visit the website for updates.

Application Fee

Application Fee:

• Candidates from General Categories must pay an application fee of Rs. 200.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories are required to pay a reduced fee of Rs. 66.
• The application fee must be deposited in the name of the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) of the concerned district.
• Payment should be made through IPO (Indian Postal Order) or Demand Draft.
• It is mandatory to attach the fee receipt with the application form. Applications without proof of payment will be rejected.
• Application fees once paid will not be refunded.

Age Criteria:

• The candidate must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of the last date of receipt of the application.
• There are no other age-related relaxations mentioned for any other categories in the document.

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