The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling, has released a recruitment advertisement for the post of Mountaineering Instructor for the year 2026-27 on its official Facebook page on 23rd of August 2026. HMI Darjeeling Instructor Vacancy is for candidates who already hold advanced mountaineering qualifications and want a permanent government instructor’s post in the Himalayas.
HMI is recruiting for a single vacancy in the Unreserved category, open to male and female candidates, for its Darjeeling campus. A full breakdown of the pay scale and eligibility follows below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official HMI Darjeeling recruitment notification for Mountaineering Instructor 2026-27, published on the HMI Darjeeling official Facebook page. Last verified: 24 August 2026.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling is recruiting for 1 Mountaineering Instructor (Unreserved) post for 2026-27. Applications, downloaded from the official website, must reach the HMI office by post or email on or before 25 September 2026; there is no online application portal for this post. Selection is through a written test, a physical test, a practical test, and an interview for candidates who qualify all three earlier stages.
Quick summary of HMI Darjeeling Instructor Vacancy 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling |
| Post | Mountaineering Instructor (Unreserved) |
| Total Vacancy | 1 (one) |
| Salary | Pay Band 3 (₹7,100–₹37,600) + Grade Pay ₹4,100 / Level-11; Basic Pay ₹33,400–₹86,100 (Revised) |
| Application Mode | Offline — form downloaded from website, sent by post/email (no online portal) |
| Eligibility | Graduate + Basic & Advance Mountaineering Course (‘A’ Grade) + Method of Instruction course |
| Selection Process | Written test → Physical test → Practical test → Interview |
| Place of Posting | HMI, Darjeeling, West Bengal |
| Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens, Male/Female, age 18–28 years (relaxation applicable) |
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About HMI Darjeeling
HMI, Darjeeling was founded on 4 November 1954 to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. It is jointly run by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and the Youth Services Department, Government of West Bengal, under an Executive Council headed by the Union Defence Minister as President and the Chief Minister of West Bengal as Vice President. This is why service matters for HMI staff, such as pension and discipline, follow West Bengal Service Rules (WBSR). It remains one of the oldest and most recognised mountaineering training institutes in Asia.
Local context: HMI Darjeeling location
HMI’s campus sits on Jawahar Parvat in Darjeeling town, sharing its grounds with the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, within walking distance of Chowrasta. Candidates travelling from the plains typically connect through Bagdogra airport or the New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri rail-heads, then continue to Darjeeling by hill road. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm exact routes and travel time with a transport operator.
HMI is the qualifying institute named in its own notification, alongside NIM Uttarkashi, JIM&WS Pahalgam, and NIMAS Dirang — these three are the only other institutes across India whose Basic, Advanced and Method of Instruction courses HMI accepts for this post, making them the closest national peers to this vacancy.
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Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form download opens | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Last date to submit completed application (by post/email) | 25 September 2026 |
| Written / Physical / Practical test dates | To be fixed by the Board of Officers (not yet announced) |
HMI Darjeeling Instructor Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Category | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineering Instructor | Unreserved (Male/Female) | 1 | Pay Band 3 (₹7,100–₹37,600), Grade Pay ₹4,100, Level-11; Basic Pay ₹33,400–₹86,100 (Revised) |
Total verified vacancies: 1. Age of retirement for this post is 48 years.
Eligibility
Since HMI has set one standard for the single post, eligibility is given as a single list rather than a post-wise table.
- Educational qualification: Graduate from a UGC-recognized university, or an examination recognised as equivalent.
- Professional qualification: Qualified in the Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Courses with ‘A’ Grading, plus a Method of Instruction (MoI) course, from HMI Darjeeling, NIM Uttarkashi, JIM&WS Pahalgam, or NIMAS Dirang.
- Age limit: 18 to 28 years. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per West Bengal Government norms. Deserving internal candidates with experience in adventure training, institutional activities and rescue operations get a 5-year age relaxation.
- Preference: Candidates with expedition experience above 6,500 m will be given preference. Fluency in English and Hindi is necessary and will be tested.
- Relaxed-entry clause: Exceptional candidates who have successfully conducted adventure training courses and participated in an HMI-led mountaineering expedition, with experience as Temporary/Guest Instructors and a 10+2 qualification, can also be considered.
- All qualifications must be held on or before the date of issue of the employment notice.
HMI Darjeeling Instructor Vacancy 2026 – Selection process
Selection runs through four stages, in this order.
- Written test
- Physical test
- Practical test — dates for all three are fixed by the Board of Officers, as detailed for recruitment.
- Interview — only candidates who qualify in the written, physical and practical tests are called.
Temporary Instructors already working at HMI who have been performing exceptional work as per directive/task will be given priority, as per prevailing order.
Application fee
An application fee of ₹500/- (non-refundable) must be paid to the HMI bank account. The payment receipt or bank transaction proof must be attached to the completed application form; applications without payment proof will be rejected.
HMI bank account details (as listed on hmidarjeeling.com): Account Name: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute · Bank: State Bank of India, Darjeeling Branch · IFSC Code: SBIN0000063
A specific account number is published on the HMI website, but a slightly different digit sequence has also been seen elsewhere online for HMI. Candidates should verify the exact account number directly on the official notification PDF or by calling the HMI office before transferring any fee.
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How to apply
- Visit the official HMI website, hmidarjeeling.com.
- Download the application form for the Mountaineering Instructor post.
- Fill the form – an incomplete application will not be considered and will be rejected.
- Pay the ₹500 non-refundable application fee to the HMI SBI account and keep the payment proof.
- Attach the payment proof and required documents to the form.
- Send the completed form by post or email to the HMI office, so that it reaches on or before 25 September 2026.
Documents to keep ready: Aadhaar Card (photocopy), payment receipt/transaction proof, mark sheets, mountaineering course certificates, and extra-curricular activity certificates.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official HMI Instructor recruitment notification | Full notification PDF |
| HMI Instructor application form download | Application form PDF |
| HMI Darjeeling official website | Source website, notices and updates |
| More North Bengal government job vacancies | Other current openings in the region |
| More graduate-level government jobs | Other posts open to graduates |
| All government job notifications | Latest government recruitment |
Should you apply?
This post suits candidates who already hold a Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Course with ‘A’ Grading, a Method of Instruction certificate, and a graduate degree — it is not an entry point into mountaineering itself. This assessment is added context, not part of the official notification. With only one vacancy, competition among this specialised, already-qualified pool is realistically tight. The pay scale offers a stable West Bengal government-linked salary and pension under WBSR, and existing temporary or guest instructors at HMI get preference if their work has been rated exceptional. The trade-off: the posting is fixed to HMI Darjeeling with no location choice, no TA/DA is paid for the recruitment process or for joining, and a two-year probation period applies before confirmation. Candidates without the required mountaineering course certifications should not apply, regardless of academic qualification.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the HMI Darjeeling Instructor post 2026?
The last date for the completed application form to reach the HMI office, by post or email, is 25 September 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
What is the salary of a Mountaineering Instructor at HMI Darjeeling?
The post carries Pay Band 3 (₹7,100–₹37,600) with Grade Pay ₹4,100 at Level-11, with a revised Basic Pay of ₹33,400 to ₹86,100. Retirement age for the post is 48 years.
Can I apply online for the HMI Darjeeling Instructor post?
No. This recruitment does not have an online application portal — the “Apply Online” link on the HMI website is only for course admissions. Candidates must download the form, fill it, and send it by post or email to the HMI office.
What is the HMI Darjeeling contact number?
As listed on the official HMI website, the Training Office can be reached at +91-76022 15312, or by WhatsApp at +91-93827 21809, and by email at hmidarj@gmail.com. This is added context sourced from the HMI website, not the recruitment notification itself — confirm before publishing widely.
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