Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar has released the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 772 Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) posts. The vacancies include 635 Rural Home Guards and 137 Urban Home Guards.
Eligible candidates who are permanent/ordinary residents of the relevant Deoghar block or urban area can apply online from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Important: Home Guard enrolment is voluntary and is not a regular salaried government job. Enrolled Home Guards receive a government-prescribed duty allowance only for the days they are deployed on duty.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) – Rural & Urban |
| Total Posts | 772 |
| Rural Posts | 635 |
| Urban Posts | 137 |
| Age Limit | 19–40 Years |
| Qualification | 7th Pass Rural / 10th Pass Urban |
| Experience | Not Required |
| Eligibility | Relevant Deoghar block/urban area resident |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary/Allowance | Duty Allowance as per Government Rates |
| Job Type | Voluntary Enrolment |
| Job Location | Deoghar, Jharkhand |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
| Rural Home Guard | 635 |
| Urban Home Guard | 137 |
| Total | 772 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| PET/Written & Technical Test | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th Class Pass.
- Urban Home Guard: Minimum 10th/Matric Pass.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Deoghar residence requirement.
- Candidates applying for Urban Technical Home Guard posts must have the required technical skill/proficiency.
Age Limit
Candidates must be 19 to 40 years old as on 01 January 2026.
Physical Standards
For common Rural and Urban posts:
- Male: Height 162 cm; SC/ST male height 157 cm.
- Female: Height 148 cm.
- Chest requirement applies to male candidates as prescribed in the notification.
Experience
No regular work experience is required for the general Home Guard posts. However, candidates applying under the Urban Technical category must possess the required technical skill/proficiency and supporting certificate.
Salary / Duty Allowance
Jharkhand Home Guard is a voluntary enrolment, not a regular salaried government post. There is no fixed monthly salary. Selected and enrolled Home Guards receive a duty allowance at government-prescribed rates only for the days they are actually deployed on duty.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Hindi Writing Ability Test
- Technical Skill Test – for eligible Urban Technical candidates
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Police Verification
- Basic Home Guard Training and Enrolment
Sports achievers may receive bonus marks as per the recruitment rules.
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Jharkhand recruitment portal.
- Visit the official online recruitment portal.
- Select the appropriate Rural or Urban Home Guard application.
- Enter personal, educational and residence details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee online.
- Check all details carefully and submit the application.
- Save the submitted application for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Candidates can submit their application through the official Jharkhand Government Recruitment Portal. Only one application is allowed per candidate, and candidates must apply from the eligible block or urban area.
Apply Online – Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
Official Details PDF
Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying. The PDF contains complete information about 772 vacancies, residence conditions, qualification, physical standards, PET, selection process, fee and application instructions.
Download Official Notification PDF – Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
Official Website
For official notices, recruitment updates and further information, candidates can visit the Deoghar district administration website.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Details PDF | Click Here to Download Official Notification |
| Official Website | Visit Deoghar Official Website |
FAQs – Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 772 Home Guard vacancies, including 635 Rural and 137 Urban posts.
Q2. What is the qualification?
Rural candidates need to be 7th Pass, while Urban candidates need to be 10th Pass.
Q3. Is experience required?
No regular work experience is required. Urban Technical candidates must have the prescribed technical skill/proficiency.
Q4. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 19 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100.
Q6. Is this a regular government job with a fixed salary?
No. Home Guard enrolment is voluntary, and members receive a duty allowance for actual deployment days rather than a fixed monthly salary.
Q7. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Q8. Where is the job location?
The recruitment is for Deoghar District, Jharkhand, with candidates required to meet the prescribed local residence conditions.