Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 : Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini, Deoghar has released a notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026) for new enrollment of Home Guards (Griha Rakshak) in Deoghar district. This recruitment is for 772 positions in rural and urban areas, and both male and female candidates can apply. The online application started on 11 October 2026, and candidates can apply until 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM). The minimum age is 19 years & the maximum age is 40 years as on 1 January 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for the Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 provided below. To get new Job Notifications first, join our Instagram, WhatsApp and YouTube.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Key Details of Notification
Important Dates & Deadlines |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 11 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 October 2026 |
| Physical test date and place | Will be announced |
| Written / technical test date | Will be announced |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Our Quick Take
- Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 has 772 posts in Deoghar district, 635 for rural and 137 for urban area. 50% of the posts are for women.
- Its not a regular salary job. Home guards are volunteers and get allowance only for the days they are called for duty.
- Rural candidates need 7th pass and urban candidates need 10th pass.
- Age should be between 19-40 years on 1 January 2026.
- First is the physical test then Hindi writing test. Urban technical candidates have technical test. Both written tests are only qualifying need 30 out of 100.
- Form is filled online only on official website link is given below. last date is 26 October 2026. Fee is Rs. 100 for all and only one candidate can fill one form.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Application Fee
Application Fee |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs. 100 |
- Fee has to be paid online, at the time of submitting the form.
- The application is final only after the fee is paid.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Age Limit
Age Limit |
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age (as on 1 January 2026) | 19 years |
| Maximum age (as on 1 January 2026) | 40 years |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Rural-Urban Vacancy Details
Rural Home Guard Vacancy (Block Wise) |
| Sr. No. | Block Name | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deoghar Sadar | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 2 | Mohanpur | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| 3 | Karon | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| 4 | Palojori | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 5 | Sarath | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 6 | Margomunda | 49 | 49 | 98 |
| 7 | Sarwan | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 8 | Sonaraithari | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| 9 | Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 10 | Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Total | 318 | 317 | 635 |
Urban Home Guard Vacancy |
| Urban Area | Male | Female | Technical (M) | Technical (F) | Non-Tech (M) | Non-Tech (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Urban | 41 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Madhupur Urban | 27 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Total | 68 | 69 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 |
- Deoghar Urban has 82 posts and Madhupur Urban has 55 posts, so 137 in total for urban.
- The vacancy is provisional. It can be changed, reduced or increased without prior notice.
- 50 percent posts are for women in both rural and urban. Out of the women posts, 5 percent are reserved for divorced / abandoned / widow women, and if such candidates are not available it goes back to the women quota.
- In urban, 50 percent posts are for technical skilled candidates. If suitable candidates are not found, technical and non-technical posts can be filled from each other.
- Government servants can be enrolled up to 10 percent of the total urban vacancies.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | Minimum 7th pass. Candidate must be a permanent resident of the block of Deoghar district from where he / she is applying. Self attested residence certificate issued by the competent authority is needed. |
| Urban Home Guard (Non-Technical) | Minimum Matric (10th) pass. Candidate must be an ordinary resident of the urban area of Deoghar district. Self attested residence certificate issued by the competent authority is needed. |
| Urban Home Guard (Technical) | Minimum Matric (10th) pass and must be skilled in a technical field, working or self employed in a related office and having technical knowledge. Technical certificate issued by the competent authority is needed. Doctor, engineer, advocate, professor, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed driver (HMV / LMV), cook, carpenter, cobbler, washerman, barber, electrician, gardener, plumber etc. are generally counted as technical. |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Physical Standards
Physical Standard (Same for Rural and Urban) |
| Category | Minimum Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male (General / OBC / BC) | 162 cm | 79 cm |
| Male (ST / SC) | 157 cm | 76 cm |
| Female (all categories) | 148 cm | – |
- For relaxation in physical standard, a caste certificate issued by the competent authority is compulsory.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical Test | 1 mile run, high jump, long jump and shot put. Marks are given as per the tables below. Date and place will be told later in newspapers. |
| 2. Hindi Writing Ability Test | For those who qualify the physical test. Level of 7th class for rural and 10th class for urban. It is qualifying only, full marks 100 and passing marks 30. |
| 3. Technical Skill Test | Only for urban technical skilled candidates. It is qualifying only, full marks 100 and passing marks 30. Urban technical candidates must pass this or their candidature will be cancelled. |
| 4. Merit List | Merit list is made after all the tests and selection is done against the vacancy. |
| 5. Documents, Medical & Police Verification | Certificates, medical check and police character verification of selected candidates. |
| 6. Training | Basic training of Home Guards is given as per order of Jharkhand Home Guards Headquarters, Ranchi. After the training is completed, enrollment certificate is issued. |
Physical Test Marks: Rural and Urban Non-Technical Candidates |
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Run | 5 min or less – 20 marks More than 5 to 6 min – 10 marks More than 6 min – not eligible |
8 min or less – 20 marks More than 8 to 10 min – 10 marks More than 10 min – not eligible |
| High Jump | Minimum 4 ft – 5 marks 4 ft to 4 ft 3 in – 6 marks 4 ft 3 in to 4 ft 6 in – 7 marks 4 ft 6 in to 4 ft 9 in – 8 marks 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft – 9 marks 5 ft and above – 10 marks |
Minimum 3 ft – 5 marks 3 ft to 3 ft 3 in – 6 marks 3 ft 3 in to 3 ft 6 in – 7 marks 3 ft 6 in to 3 ft 9 in – 8 marks 3 ft 9 in to 4 ft – 9 marks 4 ft and above – 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Minimum 12 ft – 5 marks 12 to 13 ft – 6 marks 13 to 14 ft – 7 marks 14 to 15 ft – 8 marks 15 to 16 ft – 9 marks More than 16 ft – 10 marks |
Minimum 9 ft – 5 marks 9 to 10 ft – 6 marks 10 to 11 ft – 7 marks 11 to 12 ft – 8 marks 12 to 13 ft – 9 marks More than 13 ft – 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 pound – minimum 16 ft | 10 pound – minimum 10 ft |
Physical Test Marks: Urban Technical Skilled Candidates |
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Run | 6 min or less – 20 marks More than 6 to 8 min – 10 marks More than 8 min – not eligible |
8 min or less – 20 marks More than 8 to 12 min – 10 marks More than 12 min – not eligible |
| High Jump | Minimum 3.5 ft – 5 marks 4 ft and above – 10 marks |
Minimum 2.5 ft – 5 marks 3 ft and above – 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Minimum 9 ft – 5 marks 10 ft and above – 10 marks |
Minimum 6 ft – 5 marks 7 ft and above – 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 pound – minimum 12 ft | 10 pound – minimum 8 ft |
Extra Marks |
| Sports Position | National Level | State Level |
|---|---|---|
| First | 6 marks | 3 marks |
| Second | 4 marks | 2 marks |
| Third | 2 marks | 1 mark |
| Education of Government Servant (urban) | Extra Marks |
|---|---|
| Post Graduate | 10 marks |
| Graduate | 8 marks |
| Intermediate | 6 marks |
| Matric | 4 marks |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | How To Fill Online Form
- Visit the website recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in and apply online from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, till 5:00 PM.
- Rural and urban Home Guard forms are different, so fill the correct one. You can apply from one block or one urban area only.
- Fill all the details asked in the form like name, father / husband name, gender, marital status (women should mention if divorced, abandoned or widow), mobile number / email, ID details, date of birth, category, address, education, sports details, height and chest (only for men) and two identification marks.
- Urban candidates also have to fill nationality, technical / trade details and office details if working or self employed.
- Upload your recent colour photo and signature, and upload the self attested certificates.
- Pay the fee Rs. 100 online through the payment gateway while submitting the form. Application is final only after the fee is paid.
- Submit the form before 26 October 2026.
Documents You Should Keep Ready |
- Recent colour photo and signature
- Any one of Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence / PAN Card (Aadhaar Card is preferred)
- Educational qualification certificate (7th for rural, Matric for urban)
- Age certificate
- Residence certificate issued by the competent authority
- Caste certificate, if you want relaxation in physical standard
- Technical certificate, for urban technical candidates
- No objection certificate of the office head, if you are working in any office
- Sports certificate, if you have won national / state level sports
- All certificates must be issued before the date of application and must be self attested
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Important Instructions
- Candidates should read the official notification before applying.
- Only one application per candidate is accepted, and from one block / urban area only. If you do against this, candidature can be cancelled at any stage.
- Fill all the details in the online form fully as per your eligibility. Wrong entry can lead to cancellation and no claim will be accepted.
- Urban technical candidates must pass the technical test, otherwise the candidature is cancelled.
- Date and place of the tests will be given later in daily newspapers. Results and other information will be published on the NIC Deoghar website.
- If wrong information is given, action can be taken against the candidate under the relevant sections of BNS and candidature can be cancelled at any stage.
- The application period and the notification can be changed if needed.
- For any problem you can contact the District Commandant office, Jharkhand Home Guards, Deoghar.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026-27 | Important Question
| Question: Is Deoghar Home Guard a salaried government job? Answer: No. Home Guard is a voluntary organisation and allowance is paid only for the days of duty at the government rate. |
| Question: Can women apply for this recruitment? Answer: Yes. 50 percent posts are kept for women. |
| Question: What is the age limit for Deoghar Home Guard 2026? Answer: It’s 19 to 40 yr. as on 1 January 2026. |
| Question: What is the qualification for rural and urban Home Guard? Answer: Minimum 7th pass for rural and minimum Matric /10th pass for urban. |
| Question: Is there any application fee? Answer: Yes, Rs. 100 online for all candidates. |
| Question: Can I apply for both rural and urban? Answer: No. Only one application per candidate, from one block or one urban area. |
