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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: The Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the new enrollment of eligible candidates as Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in Deoghar district. A total of 772 vacancies have been announced, including 635 Rural Home Guard posts and 137 Urban Home Guard posts.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Jharkhand recruitment portal. According to the notification, the online application window is scheduled from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM, with an application fee of 100.
Important: The Home Guard position described in the notification is a voluntary service, not a regular salaried government job. Duty allowance is payable for the days a Home Guard is actually deployed on duty, at the rate fixed by the government.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post | Home Guard / Grih Rakshak |
| District | Deoghar, Jharkhand |
| Total Vacancies | 772 |
| Rural Home Guard | 635 |
| Urban Home Guard | 137 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Rural Qualification | 7th Pass |
| Urban Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 19 to 40 years |
| Official Recruitment Portal | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
The vacancy figures are provisional and may be increased, reduced, or modified without prior notice, as mentioned in the notification.
Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026
Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026: 772 Posts
The 772 vacancies are divided into Rural Home Guard and Urban Home Guard categories.
Rural Home Guard Vacancy: 635 Posts
| Sl. No. | Block | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deoghar Sadar | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 2 | Mohanpur | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| 3 | Karon | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| 4 | Palojori | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 5 | Sarath | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 6 | Margomunda | 49 | 49 | 98 |
| 7 | Sarwan | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 8 | Sonaraithadhi | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| 9 | Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 10 | Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Total | 318 | 317 | 635 |
The rural vacancy table is given on page 1 of the official notification.
Urban Home Guard Vacancy: 137 Posts
The urban vacancies are divided between technical and non-technical categories.
| Urban Area | Technical Male | Technical Female | Non-Technical Male | Non-Technical Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Urban | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 82 |
| Madhupur Urban | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 55 |
| Total | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 137 |
The notification states that 50% of the posts in both rural and urban categories are earmarked for women. In the urban category, 50% of the vacancies are earmarked for technically skilled candidates. If suitable candidates are not available, technical and non-technical vacancies may be filled from the other category as permitted in the notification.
For Rural Home Guard
Candidates applying for a Rural Home Guard position must be a permanent resident of the particular block of Deoghar district from which they are applying.
A self-attested residential certificate issued by the competent authority must be uploaded with the application.
For Urban Home Guard
Candidates applying for an Urban Home Guard position must be a general resident of the urban area of Deoghar district and must submit the required residential certificate.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be:
- Minimum Age: 19 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Educational Qualification
Rural Home Guard
Candidates must have passed at least Class 7.
Urban Home Guard
Candidates must have passed at least Class 10 (Matriculation).
Physical Standards
The physical standards are the same for both Rural and Urban Home Guard candidates.
Height
| Category | Required Height |
|---|---|
| Male, General/OBC/BC | 162 cm |
| Male, SC/ST | 157 cm |
| Female, All Categories | 148 cm |
Chest
For male candidates:
| Category | Chest |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/BC | 79 cm |
| SC/ST | 76 cm |
Candidates seeking relaxation in physical standards must submit the appropriate caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
Technical Eligibility for Urban Technical Home Guards
The technical category applies only to candidates applying for Urban Technical Home Guard positions.
The notification lists several types of technical skills and professions, including:
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Advocate
- Professor
- Nurse
- Computer Operator
- Typist
- Licensed Driver
- HMV/LMV Driver
- Cook
- Carpenter
- Cobbler
- Washerman
- Barber
- Electrician
- Gardener
- Plumber
Candidates should have relevant technical knowledge and must be working in the relevant field or be self-employed. The competent authority should issue the technical qualification certificate.
Jharkhand Home Guard Selection Process 2026
According to the notification, the selection process will include the following stages:
- Physical Test
- Hindi Writing Ability Test
- Technical Skill Test, for Urban Technical candidates
- Merit List
- Medical Examination
- Police Character Verification
- Basic Home Guard Training
The selection procedure is based on the relevant Jharkhand Home Department notification mentioned in the recruitment advertisement.
Physical Test
The Physical Test includes:
- 1-mile race
- High jump
- Long jump
- Shot put
The marks and qualifying requirements differ between rural/non-technical urban candidates and technical urban candidates.
Rural and Non-Technical Urban Candidates
1-Mile Run
Male:
- 5 minutes or less: 20 marks
- More than 5 minutes up to 6 minutes: 10 marks
- More than 6 minutes: Disqualified
Female:
- 8 minutes or less: 20 marks
- More than 8 minutes up to 10 minutes: 10 marks
- More than 10 minutes: Disqualified
High Jump
For male candidates, the minimum qualifying level starts at 4 feet, while the maximum listed level of 5 feet or above carries 10 marks.
For female candidates, the minimum is 3 feet, while 4 feet or above carries 10 marks.
Long Jump
For male candidates, the minimum is 12 feet, with 10 marks for a jump of more than 16 feet.
For female candidates, the minimum is 9 feet, with 10 marks for more than 13 feet.
Shot Put
The notification specifies:
- Male: 16-pound shot, minimum 16 feet
- Female: 10-pound shot, minimum 10 feet
Physical Test for Urban Technical Candidates
The standards are somewhat different for Urban Technical Home Guard candidates.
1-Mile Run
Male:
- 6 minutes or less: 20 marks
- More than 6 minutes up to 8 minutes: 10 marks
- More than 8 minutes: Disqualified
Female:
- 8 minutes or less: 20 marks
- More than 8 minutes up to 12 minutes: 10 marks
- More than 12 minutes: Disqualified
The notification also specifies separate high-jump, long-jump and shot-put standards for technical urban candidates.
Hindi Writing Ability Test
Candidates who qualify in the Physical Test will have to appear for the Hindi Writing Ability Test.
The level will be:
- Rural Home Guard: Class 7 level
- Urban Home Guard: Class 10 level
This test is qualifying in nature.
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Minimum Passing Marks: 30
Technical Skill Test
The Technical Skill Test applies only to candidates applying under the Urban Technical Home Guard category.
Candidates who successfully qualify in the Physical Test and Hindi Writing Ability Test will appear for the technical test.
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Qualifying Marks: 30
The test is qualifying in nature.
Merit List and Final Selection
After completion of the examinations, a merit list will be prepared according to the applicable provisions of the recruitment rules.
Selected candidates will undergo:
- Document verification
- Medical examination
- Police character verification
After satisfactory verification, selected candidates will undergo basic Home Guard training as ordered by the Jharkhand Home Guard headquarters.
Candidates who complete the training will be enrolled as Home Guards and issued an enrollment certificate according to the applicable provisions.
Additional Marks for Sports
Candidates who have received awards at national or state-level sports competitions can receive additional marks.
| Position | National Level | State Level |
|---|---|---|
| First | 6 marks | 3 marks |
| Second | 4 marks | 2 marks |
| Third | 2 marks | 1 mark |
Special Provision for Government Employees
The notification provides for the enrollment of government employees as Urban Home Guards up to 10% of the total Urban Home Guard vacancies.
Marks will be awarded based on educational qualification:
| Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate | 10 |
| Graduate | 8 |
| Intermediate | 6 |
| Matriculation | 4 |
Application Fee
The application fee is 100.
The fee has to be paid online through the payment gateway while submitting the application. The application will be considered finally submitted only after successful payment of the prescribed fee.
Jharkhand Home Guard Apply Online 2026
Candidates can apply online through:
Official Recruitment Portal: Click
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Time for Submission | 5:00 PM |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
| Examination Venue | To be announced |
The notification states that the date and venue of the physical examination and written/technical examinations will be announced later through newspapers.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Residential certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Technical qualification certificate, where applicable
- Age proof
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Sports certificate, where applicable
- Recent colour photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence details
The notification specifically requires candidates to provide details of at least one identity document. Aadhaar is indicated as preferred.
All certificates submitted with the application must be self-attested, and the relevant certificates must have been issued before the date of application.
Important Application Rules
Candidates should carefully follow the application instructions:
- Only one application per candidate will be accepted.
- A candidate can apply from only one block/urban area.
- A recent colour photograph and signature must be uploaded.
- All required details must be filled in completely.
- Incorrect information can result in cancellation of candidature.
- Urban Technical candidates must qualify in the Technical Skill Test.
- All required certificates must be available before applying.
- False information may result in cancellation of candidature and legal action under applicable provisions of the BNS.
Important Note About the Nature of the Job
Candidates should understand an important point before applying.
The notification clearly states that the Home Guard organisation is a voluntary organisation and Home Guards are its voluntary members. They receive a government-prescribed allowance for the days they are deployed on duty.
Therefore, this recruitment should not be treated as a regular salaried government job with a fixed monthly salary.
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Jharkhand recruitment portal.
- Select the Home Guard recruitment application.
- Choose the applicable Rural or Urban category.
- Select the relevant block/urban area.
- Enter personal, residential, educational, and other required information.
- Upload the required certificates.
- Upload the recent colour photograph and signature.
- Pay the 100 application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Save/download the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference.
Candidates should carefully check all information before final submission because incorrect information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Key Points
772 Home Guard vacancies have been notified in Deoghar district under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- 635 Rural Home Guard posts
- 137 Urban Home Guard posts
- 7th pass required for Rural Home Guard
- 10th pass required for Urban Home Guard
- 19–40 years as of 1 January 2026
- ₹100 application fee
- Online applications from 11 October to 26 October 2026
- Physical Test
- Hindi Writing Ability Test
- Technical Test for Urban Technical candidates
- Merit list, medical examination, and police verification
- Basic Home Guard training after selection
Official application website: Jharkhand Recruitment Portal
