The Assam Public Service Commission has come up with a total of 22 Class 1 (Junior Grade) Home Guard posts, which will be filled through APSC Home Guard Recruitment 2026. All eligible and interested candidates can apply for these Junior Grade posts from 08 May 2026 on the official portal at apsc.nic.in. This article highlights all important details such as eligibility, selection process, application form dates and more.
APSC Home Guard 2026 Notification 2026 PDF
The detailed notification for the APSC Home Guard Recruitment 2026 for Junior Grade (Class 1) posts has been released on the official portal at apsc.nic.in. This notification helps the candidates to provide the detailed information about the Junior Grade posts, such as vacancies, syllabus and other details. Before applying for these posts, candidates must check every detail so as to avoid any type of disqualification.
Assam Home Guard Recruitment 2026
For graduate candidates, it is the best opportunity to get the Junior Grade (Class 1) posts in government departments across the state. After applying for these posts, candidates will be selected through the various stages such as written examination, physical test, interview/personality test and final merit list PDF. Apart from this, the following table provides a brief overview of home guard posts in the article below
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APSC Home Guard Vacancy 2026
Through Assam Home Guard Service APSC recruitment, a total of 22 Junior Grade posts will be filled through eligible candidates who will clear all stages as part of the recruitment process.
| Category | Open | OBC/MOBC | TT & Adivasi | SC | STP | STH | Grand Total | PwBD | Ex-Servicemen |
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| Total Posts | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| RFW (Reserved for Women) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | – | – |
APSC Junior Grade (Class 1) Online Application 2026
The online application process for APSC Junior Grade will start on 08 May 2026 on the official portal at apsc.nic.in. All candidates must fill out the application form with accurate details and upload all required original documents while submitting the form. Any invalid or duplicate application may be rejected at any stage. The last date to apply online for the Home Guard posts is 07 June 2026.
What is the Application Fee?
The APSC Home Guard application fee is charged through the official online recruitment portal with the help of CSC-SPV. Along with the application fee, a processing fee is also chargeable for all candidates. Fee concessions are available for reserved categories as per government rules.
| Sl. No | Category | Application Fee (Rs) | Processing Fee (Rs) | Total Amount (Rs) |
| 1. | General | 250 | 47.20 | 297.20 |
| 2. | OBC/MOBC | 150 | 47.20 | 197.20 |
| 3. | SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | NIL | 47.20 | 47.20 |
APSC Home Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply for Home Guard Posts, candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria, including educational qualification and age limit. Applicants are advised to carefully check all eligibility details provided in this article and ensure they meet the requirements before submitting the application.
- Education Qualification: Minimum Qualification is Graduate in any discipline of a University recognized by Government
- Age Limit: The candidates should not be lies than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01/01/2026.
- Physical Standards: The physical standards consists of Height measurement and Chest Measurement. The minimum requirement for the candidates are as follows
| Height | ||
| Category | Male | Female |
| General/OBC/SC | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| ST (P)/ ST(H) | 162 cm | 152.40 cm |
Physical Standards for APSC Home Recruitment 2026 : Chest Measurement
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| Category | Normal | Expansion |
| General/OBC/SC | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| ST (P)/ ST(H) | 73 cm | 78 cm |
What are the Steps to Apply For APSC Home Guard Posts?
Here, we have provided the direct steps to apply for the APSC Home Guard Recruitment 2026 on the official website on apsc.nic.in. Every candidate can follow these steps one by one and apply for the Junior Grade (Class 1) posts.
- Visit the official website apsc.nic.in
- Click on the “Recruitment” section and find the APSC Home Guard notification
- Register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Log in using your registration credentials
- Fill out the application form with your correct personal and educational details
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes
- Review the application form carefully before final submission
- Submit the form and download/print a copy for future reference
APSC Home Guard 2026: Selection Process
The selection process of Home Guard Recruitment 2026 consists of three Stages: Written exam, Physical Test, and Interview/Personality Test .
- Written examination: The written examination consists of two paper : Paper I & Paper II
- Physical Test: Candidates who are declared qualified in written exam will be called for Physical standards/Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Standard Test.
- Interview/Personality Test: The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination and Interview/Personality.
AP Home Guard Exam Pattern 2026
The AP Home Guard Exam is divided in two paper : Paper I and Paper II
- Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence Test (200 marks)
- Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension( 200 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Medium |
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| Paper I | General Ability & Intelligence | 200 | English |
| Paper II (Part A) | General Studies & Essay | 80 | English / Assamese |
| Paper II (Part B) | Comprehension | 120 | English |
APSC Home Guard Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates who qualify in the written examination and meet the prescribed Physical standards conditions will be called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Physical Efficiency Test | Male | Female |
| 100 meters race | 16 seconds (Max.) | 18 seconds (Max.) |
| 800 meters race | 3 minutes 45 seconds (Max.) | 4 minutes 45 seconds (Max.) |
| Long Jump | 3.5 meters (Min.) (3 chances) | 3.0 meters (Min.) (3 chances) |
APSC Home Guard Salary Structure 2026
The detailed pay scale for the APSC Home Guard post is given below
- Pay Scale- 22,000 to Rs. 97,000
- Grade Pay- Rs. 11,800
- Pay Band – 3
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