Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Home Guard Vacancy 2026

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Recruitment 2026 - Home Guard

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps has released an official notification for the recruitment of Home Guard posts (772 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 26 Oct 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Home Guard - Overview

Organization	Jharkhand Home Defense Corps
Post Name	Home Guard
Total Vacancies	772
Advertisement No.	01/2026
Qualification	10TH, 7th
Location	Deoghar, Jharkhand
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	11 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 Oct 2026
Official Website	deoghar.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Home Guard recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: 10TH, 7th. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The age of the candidate should be between 19 years and 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Application Fee

The application fee for Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Home Guard recruitment is: For all Candidates: Rs. 100. Please refer to the official notification for category-wise fee details and payment methods.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	11 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 Oct 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Home Guard recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: deoghar.nic.in
Look for the Home Guard recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Pay the application fee as applicable
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	deoghar.nic.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026?

It is Advertisement No. 01/2026 issued by the Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, inviting online applications for enrolment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in Rural and Urban categories across Deoghar district.

How many vacancies are available?

772 provisional vacancies in total - 635 Rural Home Guard posts and 137 Urban Home Guard posts. The notification states this number can be revised without prior notice.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 26.10.2026 at 5:00 PM.

What is the qualification required?

Minimum 7th class pass for Rural Home Guard and minimum Matric (10th class) pass for Urban Home Guard.

What is the age limit?

Candidates must be 19 to 40 years old as on 01.01.2026.

What is the application fee?

Rs. 100, payable online through the payment gateway on the official website.

How can I apply online?

By visiting recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in and submitting the appropriate Rural or Urban Home Guard application form along with the required documents and fee, before 26.10.2026.

What is the selection process?

Physical Efficiency Test, qualifying Hindi Writing Ability Test, a qualifying Technical Skill Test (Urban technical candidates only), followed by merit-list preparation, document/medical/police verification, and basic training before final enrolment.

What is the salary for Deoghar Home Guard?

There is no fixed salary. This is a voluntary enrolment, and selected Home Guards receive only a government-prescribed duty allowance for days actually spent on duty.