Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement No. 01/2026Jharkhand Home Guard Corps, Deoghar | Deoghar District झारखण्ड गृह रक्षा वाहिनी, देवघर |
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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Important Note |
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| Home Guard is a voluntary organization and Home Guards are its voluntary members. They are paid allowance only for the days they are deployed on duty as per government rates. This is not a salaried government job or a means of livelihood. Only those candidates who are willing to serve the nation selflessly should apply. | |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates |
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| Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility | 01 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Physical / Written / Technical Test Date | To be notified later through newspapers |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details |
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| Rural Home Guard | 634 Posts |
| Urban Home Guard | 138 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 772 Posts |
| Reservation for Women | 50% of total posts are reserved for women |
| Reservation for Divorced / Separated / Widow Women | 5% of women quota reserved (if not available, added back to general women quota) |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria |
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| Rural Home Guard – Residential | Candidate must be a permanent resident of the block of Deoghar district from which they are applying |
| Urban Home Guard – Residential | Candidate must be a general resident of the urban area of Deoghar district |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) | 19 to 40 Years |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification |
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| Rural Home Guard | Minimum Class 7th Pass |
| Urban Home Guard | Minimum Matriculation (Class 10th) Pass |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Physical Standards |
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| Height (Male) – General / OBC / BC | 162 cm |
| Height (Male) – SC / ST | 157 cm |
| Height (Female) – All Categories | 148 cm |
| Chest (Male) – General / OBC / BC | 79 cm (without expansion) |
| Chest (Male) – SC / ST | 76 cm (without expansion) |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Technical Skills (Urban Home Guard Only) |
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Candidates must be skilled in various technical fields. The following professionals are considered technically qualified:
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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process |
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| Stage 1 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Stage 2 | Hindi Writing Ability Test |
| Stage 3 | Technical Proficiency Test (Only for Urban Technical Candidates) |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination & Police Verification |
| Stage 5 | Foundation Training |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Physical Efficiency Test (Rural & Non-Technical Urban) |
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| 1 Mile Run (Male) | |
| Up to 5 Minutes | 20 Marks |
| 5 Minutes to 6 Minutes | 10 Marks |
| Above 6 Minutes | Disqualified |
| 1 Mile Run (Female) | |
| Up to 8 Minutes | 20 Marks |
| 8 Minutes to 10 Minutes | 10 Marks |
| Above 10 Minutes | Disqualified |
| High Jump (Male) | |
| Minimum 4 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 5 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| Long Jump (Male) | |
| Minimum 12 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 16 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| High Jump (Female) | |
| Minimum 3 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 4 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| Long Jump (Female) | |
| Minimum 9 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 13 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| Shot Put (Male – 16 Pound) | |
| Minimum 16 Feet | 5 Marks |
| Shot Put (Female – 10 Pound) | |
| Minimum 16 Feet | 5 Marks |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Physical Efficiency Test (Technical Urban) |
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| 1 Mile Run (Male) | |
| Up to 6 Minutes | 20 Marks |
| 6 Minutes to 8 Minutes | 10 Marks |
| Above 8 Minutes | Disqualified |
| 1 Mile Run (Female) | |
| Up to 8 Minutes | 20 Marks |
| 8 Minutes to 12 Minutes | 10 Marks |
| Above 12 Minutes | Disqualified |
| High Jump (Male) | |
| Minimum 3.5 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 4 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| Long Jump (Male) | |
| Minimum 9 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 10 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| High Jump (Female) | |
| Minimum 2.5 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 3 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| Long Jump (Female) | |
| Minimum 6 Feet | 5 Marks |
| 7 Feet and Above | 10 Marks |
| Shot Put (Male – 16 Pound) | |
| Minimum 12 Feet | 5 Marks |
| Shot Put (Female – 10 Pound) | |
| Minimum 8 Feet | 5 Marks |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Hindi Writing Ability Test |
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| For Rural Home Guard | Class 7th Level – Qualifying Test (100 Marks, Passing Marks: 30) |
| For Urban Home Guard | Class 10th Level – Qualifying Test (100 Marks, Passing Marks: 30) |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Technical Proficiency Test (Urban Technical Only) |
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| Qualifying Test – 100 Marks, Passing Marks: 30
Note: Urban technical category candidates must pass the technical proficiency test, otherwise their candidature will be cancelled. |
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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Additional Marks for Sports |
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| National Level – First Position | 6 Marks |
| National Level – Second Position | 4 Marks |
| National Level – Third Position | 2 Marks |
| State Level – First Position | 4 Marks |
| State Level – Second Position | 2 Marks |
| State Level – Third Position | 1 Mark |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Additional Marks for Government Employees (Urban) |
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| Post Graduate | 10 Marks |
| Graduate | 8 Marks |
| Intermediate | 6 Marks |
| Matriculation | 4 Marks |
| Note: 10% of the total urban home guard posts are reserved for government employees. | |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee |
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| Application Fee | ₹ 200/- (Two Hundred Rupees Only) |
| Payment Mode | Online Payment Gateway (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI) |
| Note: Application fee must be paid at the time of online application submission. Application will be finally submitted only after successful fee payment. | |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply |
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| Step 1 | Visit the official website provided by JAP-IT (to be notified in local newspapers) |
| Step 2 | Click on the Online Application Link for Home Guard Recruitment 2026 |
| Step 3 | Register with basic details (Name, Father's Name, DOB, Mobile, Email) |
| Step 4 | Fill the online application form with personal, residential, educational, and category details |
| Step 5 | Upload recent colour photograph and signature (mandatory) |
| Step 6 | Upload self-attested copies of all required certificates (Residential, Caste, Educational, Technical, Sports, etc.) |
| Step 7 | Pay application fee of ₹200 through online payment gateway |
| Step 8 | Submit the application and take a printout of the application form for future reference |
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required |
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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Important Links |
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| Apply Online Link | Click Here – Apply Now |
| Official Notification | Click Here to Download |
| Official Website (NIC Deoghar) | Click Here – NIC Deoghar |
| Exam Date & Venue Information | Will be published later in local newspapers |
| Help / Query | Contact: District Commandant Office, Jharkhand Home Guard Corps, Deoghar or JAP-IT |
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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 772 Rural: 634 Posts | Urban: 138 Posts | 50% Reservation for Women Application Deadline: To be notified in local newspapers | Application Fee: ₹200 Jharkhand Home Guard Corps, Deoghar | District Deoghar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is <strong>Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026</strong>?
<strong>Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026</strong> is a government notification for 772 home guard posts in Deoghar district.
How to apply for <strong>Home Guard vacancy 2026</strong>?
Candidates can apply online for <strong>Home Guard vacancy 2026</strong> through the official recruitment portal.
What is the last date for <strong>Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026</strong>?
The last date to apply for <strong>Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026</strong> is 30 April 2026.
What is the age limit for <strong>Home Guard Bharti 2026</strong>?
The age limit for <strong>Home Guard Bharti 2026</strong> is 19 to 40 years.
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