Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Now For 772 Posts

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026. People who have passed the 10th or 7th grade can apply online. The online application will be available from March 30, 2026, to April 30, 2026. The candidate must apply online at the Jharkhand Home Guard website, deoghar.nic.in.

The Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for new enrolment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand. A total of 772 vacancies have been announced (634 rural and 138 urban).

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026
Organisation	Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar
Post Name	Grih Rakshak (Home Guard) – Rural & Urban
Total Vacancies	772
Nature of Engagement	Voluntary (Honorarium as per government rate per duty day)
Essential Qualification	Rural: Minimum 7th Pass Urban: Minimum Matric (10th) Pass
Age Limit	19–40 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Application Mode	Online only
Application Fee	₹200/- (Non-refundable)

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details

Category	Rural Grih Rakshak	Urban Grih Rakshak	Total
Total Posts	634	138	772

Note: 50% of posts are reserved for women in both categories. 5% of women-reserved posts are reserved for divorced/separated/widowed women.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Events	Important Dates
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility	01 January 2026
Online Application Start Date	30-03-2026
Last Date of Online Application	30-04-2026
Physical / Written / Technical Test Date	notified later through newspapers

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Residential Qualification

• Rural Grih Rakshak: The candidate must be a permanent resident of the concerned block of the Deoghar district from where he/she is applying.
• Urban Grih Rakshak: The candidate must be a general resident of the urban area of the Deoghar district.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): 19 to 40 years.

Educational Qualification

Rural Grih Rakshak:	Minimum 7th Pass.
Urban Grih Rakshak:	Minimum Matric (10th) Pass.

Physical Standards (same for both Rural & Urban)

Measurement	Male (General/OBC/BC)	Male (SC/ST)	Female (All Categories)
Height	162 cm	157 cm	148 cm
Chest	79 cm (General/OBC/BC) 76 cm (SC/ST)	–	–

Technical Proficiency (only for Urban Technical Grih Rakshak candidates): The candidate must possess skill in any technical field and should have worked/been self-employed with technical knowledge in any office. Technical fields include doctor, Engineer, Advocate, Teacher, Nurse, Computer Operator, Driver (H.M.V./L.M.V.), Cook, Carpenter, Cobbler, Washerman, Barber, Electrician, Gardener, Plumber, etc.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Remuneration

Fixed honorarium as per government rates for the number of duty days performed.

Note: This is not a regular salaried government job or means of livelihood. It is a voluntary service organisation.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

₹200/- (to be paid online through the payment gateway at the time of submission).

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying + Merit)
2. Hindi Writing Ability Test (Qualifying, 100 marks, minimum 30 marks)
3. Technical Proficiency Test (only for Urban Technical candidates – Qualifying, 100 marks, minimum 30 marks)
4. Document Verification & Medical Examination
5. Basic Training (after selection)

Physical Efficiency Test Details

For Rural / Non-Technical Urban Grih Rakshak

Test	Male	Female
Running (1 Mile)	05 min or less → 20 marks; 05–06 min → 10 marks. More than 06 min → Disqualified	08 min or less → 20 marks; 08–10 min → 10 marks. More than 10 min → Disqualified
High Jump	Minimum 4 ft → 5 marks; 4’–4’3″ → 6 marks 4’3″–4’6″ → 7 marks 4’6″–4’9″ → 8 marks 4’9″–5′ → 9 marks 5′ & above → 10 marks	Minimum 3 ft → 5 marks; 3’–3’3″ → 6 marks. 3’3″–3’6″ → 7 marks 3’6″–3’9″ → 8 marks 3’9″–4′ → 9 marks 4′ & above → 10 marks
Long Jump	Minimum 12 ft → 5 marks 12’–13′ → 6 marks 13’–14′ → 7 marks 14’–15′ → 8 marks 15’–16′ → 9 marks 16′ & above → 10 marks	Minimum 9 ft → 5 marks 9’–10′ → 6 marks 10’–11′ → 7 marks 11’–12′ → 8 marks 12’–13′ → 9 marks 13′ & above → 10 marks
Shot Put	16 lb – Minimum 16 ft → 10 marks	10 lb – Minimum 16 ft → 10 marks

For Urban Technical Grih Rakshak (relaxed standards), slightly relaxed physical standards are mentioned in the notification.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

1. Visit the official JAP-IT website (link will be provided in local newspapers).
2. Register and fill out the online application form separately for Rural or Urban Grih Rakshak.
3. Upload a recent colour photograph, signature, domicile certificate, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
4. Pay the application fee of ₹200/- online.
5. Submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form & payment receipt for future reference.
6. One candidate can submit only one application. Multiple applications will be rejected.

Jharkhand Home Guard Important Links

Apply Online:	Click here
Official Notification PDF:	Click here
Official Website:	Click here

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Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 772 posts for the Home Guard.

Q2. What is the minimum qualification?
Minimum matriculation (10th pass) required.

Q3. What is the application start date?
30 March 2026

Q4. What is the last date to apply?
30 April 2026

Q5. What is the age limit?
Generally 19 to 40 years (may vary by district).

Q6. What is the selection process?

• Physical Tests (Running, Jumping, etc.)
• Document Verification
• Medical Test

Q7. Is there any written exam?
Usually no written exam (depends on district notification).

Q8. What type of job is this?
Home Guard is a volunteer/honourarium-based job, not permanent.

Q9. Where to apply?
Apply online through the official Jharkhand recruitment website.

Q10. What documents are required?

• 10th Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• Passport-size photo