Employee Census
Provides comprehensive data on state government employees across departments and services.
Supports workforce planning, administrative analysis, and policy decision-making.
General Overview
The Department of Economic and Statistics, Himachal Pradesh , conducts an annual survey to evaluate employment levels across the State government. This comprehensive data collection encompassess all personnel employed under the Himachal Pradesh Government, including those in government departments, Public undertakings, corporations, boards, local bodies, and affiliated entities. The report covers every category of employee –regular , non-regular, daily-paid , ad-hoc, and contractual — as recorded on the 31 st of March each year.
The collected data sheds light on both the scale and profile of government employees in Himachal Pradesh. It captures Key attributes such as social background, gender composition, classification by employment category, salary brackets, total earnings, and regional distribution. By compiling this information each year, the report provides a comprehensive snapshot of employment dynamics within the State Government, highlighting the influence of various policies, programs, and initiatives.
Employee Strength Trends (Gazetted & Non-Gazetted)
Displays the long-term movement in the number of gazetted and non-gazetted regular employees in the State Government.
It also shows corresponding index trends from 1990 to 2025 to highlight changes in workforce strength over time.
Source: Economics & Statistics Dept., HP
Number of Employees in Some Major Departments
The chart illustrates the number of employees working in major Himachal Pradesh Government departments from 2007 to 2025. The departments covered include Education, Public Works, I.P.H, Police, Medical, Forest, and Others.
Education remained the largest employer throughout the period, with employee strength generally increasing and reaching a peak around 2022 before showing a slight decline by 2025. The Police department showed steady growth over the years, reflecting increased emphasis on law enforcement and public safety. In contrast, Public Works, L.P.H, and Forest departments experienced a gradual reduction in workforce after the early 2010s.
The Medical department remained relatively stable with moderate fluctuations, while the “Others” category showed a gradual upward trend over time. Overall, the chart highlights changing staffing patterns and administrative priorities within the Himachal Pradesh Government over nearly two decades.
Source: Economics & Statistics Dept., HP
Gender Wise Composition
The gender-wise composition of regular government employees highlights the participation of male and female employees in the Himachal Pradesh Government workforce. Female employees accounted for 51,782 employees, representing 28% of the total regular employees, while male employees constituted the remaining 71%. Among female employees, only a small proportion were employed in gazetted positions, whereas the majority worked in non-gazetted categories. Specifically, 3,937 women employees (8%) held gazetted posts, while 47,845 women employees (92%) were working in non-gazetted roles. The data reflects that women participation in government employment is significant but still comparatively lower in higher administrative positions.
Source: Economics & Statistics Dept., HP
District-wise Regular Govt. Employees
The chart presents the district-wise distribution of regular government employees in Himachal Pradesh, categorized into Gazetted and Non-Gazetted employees. Kangra district recorded the highest number of employees in both categories, followed by Mandi and Shimla, indicating a higher administrative concentration in these districts.
Medium-sized districts such as Solan, Hamirpur, Una, and Sirmaur showed moderate employee strength, while tribal and geographically smaller districts like Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti had comparatively lower employee counts. The data also highlights that Non-Gazetted employees constitute the majority of the government workforce across all districts.
Overall, the chart reflects regional variations in government employment and demonstrates how administrative workforce distribution is concentrated in the more populous and economically active districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Source: Economics & Statistics Dept., HP
Category-wise Distribution of Other Workers in Himachal Pradesh Government (as on 31-03-2025)
The bar chart illustrates the category-wise distribution of other workers employed under the Himachal Pradesh Government as on 31 March 2025. Anganwadi Workers form the largest group, followed closely by Anganwadi Helpers and Mid Day Meal Workers, indicating the strong presence of welfare and nutrition-related services in the state workforce. Asha Workers also constitute a significant share, reflecting the importance of community-based healthcare delivery.
In contrast, categories such as Water Carriers, Para Fitters, Pump Operators, Tailoring Mistresses, and Water Guards account for relatively smaller proportions of the total workforce. Overall, the chart highlights that a major portion of these workers is engaged in social welfare, health, and education support services, while technical and auxiliary roles form a smaller share of the workforce distribution.
Source: Economics & Statistics Dept., HP
Total Government Employees in Himachal Pradesh (as on 31-03-2025)
The chart presents the overall distribution of government employees in Himachal Pradesh as on 31 March 2025 across different employment categories. The largest share is contributed by Regular and Non-Regular Government Employees, accounting for more than half of the total workforce.
Other significant components include Other Workers of the Himachal Pradesh Government and employees under Public Undertakings such as Boards and Corporations. Outsourced manpower also forms a notable share of the workforce, reflecting the increasing reliance on contractual and outsourced services in government functioning.
Smaller proportions are observed in Local Bodies, Government Universities, and Other Employees categories. Overall, the chart highlights that the majority of government employment in the state is concentrated within regular departmental services, while autonomous bodies and outsourced manpower contribute a smaller but important share to the total workforce structure.
Source: Economics & Statistics Dept., HP