Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
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The Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification has been announced by Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Garhwa. Candidates also search it as Jharkhand Home Guard Bharti 2026. Apply Online for Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026 via www.deoghar.nic.in. Applicants who want to apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2026 should check out the complete details which mention below.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Short Overview :
| Organization Name | Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Garhwa |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Number of vacancy | 1501 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Govt. Form |
| Job Location | Garhwa |
| Eligibility Qualification | 7th, 10th Pass |
| Age Between | 19 – 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 05 Years
OBC – 03 Years |
| Salary | Rs.21,000/- Per Month |
| Selection Mode |
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| Application Fees | Rs.100/- For All |
| Official Website | www.deoghar.nic.in |
| Starting Date to Submit Application Form | 11/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | 24/10//2026 |
| Physical Efficiency Test / Written & Technical Test dates and venue | Update Soon |
Vacancy Details :
The vacancies below are described in the notification as provisional in nature and may be revised (increased, decreased, or modified) without prior notice.
(a) Rural Home Guard Vacancies (Block-wise)
| Block | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Sadar | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Mohanpur | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| Karon | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| Palojori | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Sarath | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| Margomunda | 49 | 49 | 98 |
| Sarwan | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| Senarayadhari | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Total | 318 | 317 | 635 |
(b) Urban Home Guard Vacancies
| Urban Area | Male | Female | Technical (M/F) | Non-Technical (M/F) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Urban | 41 | 41 | 21 / 20 | 20 / 21 | 82 |
| Madhupur Urban | 27 | 28 | 14 / 14 | 13 / 14 | 55 |
| Total | 68 | 69 | 35 / 34 | 33 / 35 | 137 |
Reservation Provisions
- 50% of posts in both Rural and Urban Home Guard categories are earmarked for women.
- In the Urban Home Guard category, 50% of vacancies are earmarked for technically skilled candidates. If suitable candidates are not available in one sub-category (technical/non-technical), the vacancy will be filled from the other.
- Of the posts earmarked for women, 5% are reserved for eligible divorced/deserted/widowed women candidates. If such candidates are not available, these posts revert to the general women’s quota.
Deoghar Educational Qualification :
| Category | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | 7th class pass |
| Urban Home Guard | Matric (10th class) pass |
Candidates must attach self-attested certificates supporting their claimed educational qualification.
Residence Eligibility
- Rural Home Guard: The candidate must be a permanent resident of the same block in Deoghar district from which they are applying, supported by a self-attested residence certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Urban Home Guard: The candidate must be an ordinary resident of the urban area of Deoghar district, supported by a self-attested residence certificate issued by the competent authority.
Application Fee :
For Gen/ OBC : Rs.100/-
For SC/ST : Rs. Rs.100/-
Pay Application fee through Online mode only
Age Limit :
Candidates must be between 19 and 40 years of age as on 01.01.2026 for both Rural and Urban Home Guard posts. The notification does not specify any separate upper age relaxation for reserved categories.
To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying
Physical Standards (Common for Rural and Urban Home Guard)
| Parameter | Male | Male (ST/SC) | Female (All) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 cm | 157 cm | 148 cm |
| Chest | 79 cm | 76 cm | Not specified in notification |
Candidates seeking relaxation in physical standards must attach a caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
Technical Eligibility (Only for Urban Technical Home Guard posts)
Candidates applying for the technically skilled Urban Home Guard vacancies must be skilled in a technical field and either employed in a related office or self-employed with relevant technical knowledge. The notification lists the following as generally recognised technical categories: doctor, engineer, advocate, lecturer/professor, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed driver (HMV/LMV), cook, carpenter, cobbler, washerman, barber, electrician, gardener, plumber, and similar trades. A technical proficiency certificate issued by the competent authority is required.
Deoghar Home Guard Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 100 (one hundred rupees only), payable through the online payment gateway on the official website at the time of submitting the application. The application is considered final only after the fee is successfully paid.
Deoghar Home Guard Salary / Allowance
As stated explicitly in the notification, this is a voluntary enrolment and not a salaried government post. There is no fixed monthly salary. Enrolled Home Guards receive a duty allowance at rates fixed by the government, paid only for the number of days they are actually deployed on duty as required.
Selection Process :
Selection is conducted as per the Home Department, Government of Jharkhand notification No. 5442 dated 20.10.2014, through the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Comprising a 1-mile race, high jump, long jump, and shot put, with marks awarded on a sliding scale for each event. Separate scoring standards apply for (i) Rural and Non-Technical Urban candidates, and (ii) Technically skilled Urban candidates, with separate benchmarks for male and female candidates in each.
- Hindi Writing Ability Test: Qualifying in nature, for candidates who clear the PET. Rural candidates are tested at a 7th-class level and Urban candidates at a 10th-class level. Full marks: 100; qualifying marks: 30.
- Technical Skill Test: Applicable only to technically skilled Urban Home Guard candidates who clear the PET and Hindi Writing Test. Qualifying in nature. Full marks: 100; qualifying marks: 30.
- Merit List, Document Verification, Medical Examination & Police Verification: A merit list is prepared based on the notified provisions after all tests are completed, and selection is made against available vacancies. Selected candidates’ certificates, medical fitness, and police character verification are checked before appointment.
- Basic Training & Enrolment: Selected candidates undergo basic Home Guard training on the orders of JGRV Headquarters, Ranchi. On successful completion of training, they are formally enrolled as Home Guards and issued an enrolment certificate.
Physical Efficiency Test – Scoring Table (Rural & Non-Technical Urban)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Race | ≤5 min: 20 marks; 5–6 min: 10 marks; >6 min: disqualified | ≤8 min: 20 marks; 8–10 min: 10 marks; >10 min: disqualified |
| High Jump | Min 4 ft: 5 marks, rising in steps to 5 ft & above: 10 marks | Min 3 ft: 5 marks, rising in steps to 4 ft & above: 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Min 12 ft: 5 marks, rising in steps to 16 ft & above: 10 marks | Min 9 ft: 5 marks, rising in steps to 13 ft & above: 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 lb, minimum 16 ft | 10 lb, minimum 10 ft |
Physical Efficiency Test – Scoring Table (Technically Skilled Urban)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Race | ≤6 min: 20 marks; 6–8 min: 10 marks; >8 min: disqualified | ≤8 min: 20 marks; 8–12 min: 10 marks; >12 min: disqualified |
| High Jump | Min 3.5 ft: 5 marks; 4 ft & above: 10 marks | Min 2.5 ft: 5 marks; 3 ft & above: 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Min 9 ft: 5 marks; 10 ft & above: 10 marks | Min 6 ft: 5 marks; 7 ft & above: 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 lb, minimum 12 ft | 10 lb, minimum 8 ft |
Bonus Marks for Sports Achievers
| Position | National Level | State Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 marks | 3 marks |
| 2nd | 4 marks | 2 marks |
| 3rd | 2 marks | 1 mark |
Provision for Government Servants (Urban Home Guard Only)
Government servants may be enrolled as Urban Home Guards up to a limit of 10% of the total Urban Home Guard vacancies. Marks are awarded based on educational qualification:
| Educational Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate | 10 |
| Graduate | 8 |
| Intermediate | 6 |
| Matric | 4 |
Important Dates :
Start Date for Apply Online : 11/10/2026
Last Date to Apply Online : 26/10/2026
Physical Test Date : To be announced later through newspapers