Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – 772 Rural & Urban Home Guard Posts in Deoghar, Last Date 26 October

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Jharkhand Home Guard (Griha Raksha Vahini), Deoghar has issued Advertisement No. 01/2026 for enrolment of 772 Home Guards – 635 Rural and 137 Urban – in Deoghar district. Online applications are accepted at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in till 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM). Half of the posts are earmarked for women.

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Note (as per notice): Home Guard is a voluntary organisation. Home Guards get allowance at the government-fixed rate only for the days they are deployed on duty; it is not a salaried government job.

Rural Home Guard – Block-wise Vacancy

Urban Home Guard Vacancy

Eligibility

• Age: 19 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026.
• Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th pass; must be a permanent resident of the Deoghar block applied for.
• Urban Home Guard: Minimum Matric (10th) pass; must be an ordinary resident of the urban area of Deoghar district.
• Technical Urban Home Guard: skilled in a technical field (e.g. doctor, engineer, advocate, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed HMV/LMV driver, cook, carpenter, electrician, plumber, gardener etc.) with certificate from competent authority.

Physical Standards

Selection Process

Selection as per Jharkhand Home Department notification No. 5442 dated 20.10.2014: physical test (1 mile race, high jump, long jump, shot put) with marks, followed by written test (and technical test for technical urban candidates). Men must finish the 1-mile race within 6 minutes and women within 10 minutes. Date and venue will be announced through newspapers.

How to Apply

1. Visit recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Choose Home Guard Deoghar and fill the Rural or Urban form separately.
3. Upload self-attested residence, education and caste certificates (as applicable).
4. Pay Rs. 100 fee through the online payment gateway – the form is final only after payment.
5. Submit before 5 PM on 26.10.2026.

Official Links

• Official Notification: Download PDF
• Apply Online: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
• District Website: deoghar.nic.in

Documents Required for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026

Keep these documents ready before filling the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 form. Upload them in the size and format asked in the official notification.

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned).
• Class 10 certificate / marksheet for date of birth proof.
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets as required for the post.
• Category / caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile / residence certificate, if asked in the notice.
• Valid ID proof, active mobile number and email ID.

Important Tips Before You Apply

• Read the full Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 notification carefully and check your eligibility before paying any fee.
• Fill your name, date of birth and category exactly as in your certificates.
• Do not wait for the last date – official portals often become slow near the deadline.
• Take a printout or PDF of the submitted form and fee receipt for future use.
• Always rely on the official website for any corrigendum, date change or admit card update.

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FAQs

Q. What is the last date for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026?
A. 26 October 2026 till 5:00 PM.

Q. What qualification is needed?
A. 7th pass for Rural and 10th pass for Urban Home Guard.