The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar has released the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification for the enrolment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in rural and urban areas of Deoghar district. A total of 772 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM through the official website.
Jharkhand Home Guard 2026 Notification Out
The notification provides complete details regarding the recruitment process, including post-wise vacancy, eligibility criteria, physical standards, selection stages, and application guidelines. Through this notification, the board has invited applications from eligible candidates who wish to serve as Home Guards.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
The Jharkhand Home Guard Corps (Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini) has issued recruitment notifications for 2026 in various districts, including Ramgarh and Deoghar. Selected candidates will receive an allowance only for the days they are deployed on duty, as per the rates fixed by the government.
| Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026 | |
| Organization | Jharkhand Home Guard Corps (Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) |
| Total Vacancies | 772 |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Online Application End Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026
The Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 has been released with district-wise vacancies. The 772 vacancies have been divided into rural and urban Home Guard categories. The rural category has 635 vacancies, while the urban category has 137 vacancies.
Rural Home Guard Vacancies (Block-wise)
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| Rural Home Guard (10 blocks combined) | 318 | 317 | 635 |
Urban Home Guard Vacancies (Area-wise)
| 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 |
What are the eligibility criteria?
Candidates applying for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 must meet the required eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
1. Residency
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | For Rural Home Guard, the applicant must be a permanent resident of the particular block of Deoghar district from which they are applying. A self-attested residential certificate issued by the competent authority must be submitted. |
| Urban Home Guard | For Urban Home Guard, the candidate must ordinarily reside in the urban area of Deoghar district and must submit a self-attested residential certificate issued by the competent authority. |
Document Required: Self-attested copy of online residential certificate issued by competent authority authorized by state government.
2. Age Limit (as of January 1, 2026)
| Category | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 19 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
3. Educational Qualification
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | Class 7th Pass |
| Urban Home Guard | Class 10th (Matric) Pass |
4. Physical Standards
| Measurement | Male (General/OBC/BC) | Male (SC/ST) | Female (All Categories) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 cm | 157 cm | 148 cm |
| Chest | 79 cm | 76 cm | Not applicable |
Jharkhand Home Guard Apply Online 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website mentioned in the notification, recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The application window will remain open from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 until 5:00 PM. The application fee of ₹100 must be paid through the online payment gateway while submitting the application. The application will be finally submitted only after successful payment of the fee.
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply for the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Open the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Select the appropriate rural or urban Home Guard application.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the recent colour photograph and signature.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee online.
- Check all details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Save or print the application confirmation for future reference.
Face Server Error or Website Slow Down? Last-Minute Application Hacks
With thousands of aspirants trying to register on the last day, the official portal at jharkhand.gov.in might run slowly or show a “Server Error.” Follow these tips to complete your form smoothly:
- Clear Cache: Clear your browser history and cache before logging in.
- Switch Browsers: If Google Chrome is slow, try using Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
- Late-Night Submission: If the server is completely stuck, try submitting your form during off-peak hours (between 9:00 PM and 11:30 PM).
- Keep Documents Ready: Keep your scanned 7th/10th marksheet and passport photo under 50KB ready on your desktop to save time.
What Is The Selection Process?
The selection process included 4 stages, and these are:
- Physical Test (Qualifying + Marks)
- Hindi Writing Test (Qualifying)
- Technical Test (for urban technical candidates – qualifying)
- Merit List + Medical + Police Verification + Training
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