Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply for 772 Vacancies

The Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, has released a detailed notification announcing a total of 772 vacancies for the post of Home Guard. Candidates with 7th and 10th are eligible to apply for the post. Candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now fill out their application forms online at the official website www.deoghar.nic.in, as the online application process has started from 30th March 2026 onwards.

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026

The selection process for Jharkhand Home Guard posts consists of multiple stages, such as Physical Fitness Test, Hindi Writing Test, and Technical Test. Candidates who clear every stage will join as home guards across the Jharkhand state. Here, we have shared an overview of the Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026 for the ease of candidates.

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule for the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026. The online application process has started from 30th March 2026, and the last date to apply online is 30th April 2026. 

Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026

The Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, has announced a total of 772 vacancies for the post of Home Guard, out of which a total of 634 vacancies are for Rural Home Guard and a total of 138 vacancies for Urban Home Guard.

Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2026 Out

The Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2026 under the advertisement number 01/2026 has been released by the Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, at their official website www.deoghar.nic.in, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for 772 Home Guard vacancies. The detailed notification PDF carries all the information regarding the recruitment, like eligibility criteria, selection process, registration dates, and more.

Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

Jharkhand Home Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates who want to apply for Jharkhand Home Guard should check the eligibility criteria before applying online. For the rural home guard, candidates should be permanent residents of Deoghar district, and for the urban home guard, applicants should be permanent residents of the urban area of Deoghar district.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the rural home guard must have passed at least the 7th class, while those applying for the urban home guard must have passed the 10th class.

Physical Standard Test

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

The minimum age is 19 years, and the maximum age is 38 years on 1st January 2026. Any age relaxation is not mentioned in the official notification for the reserve categories.

Jharkhand Home Guard Apply Online 2026

The online application process for the post of Home Guard has started from 30th March 2026 onwards at the Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar official website www.deoghar.nic.in. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online.

Jharkhand Home Guard Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

Jharkhand Home Guard Application Fee 2026

Candidates who are going to apply online for the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 have to pay the application fee before the last date of the application form. Applicants can pay the application fee on the official website through the Online Payment Gateway. The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates should verify all the details before paying the application fee.

Steps to Apply Online for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
2. Click on “register,” which is mentioned on the right upper side of the homepage.
3. Register themself with a valid email ID and contact no.
4. Fill a separate application form for Rural or Urban Grih Rakshak.
5. Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and signature.
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
8. Submit the application form and take a printout of the submitted form and the application fee receipt for future reference.

Jharkhand Home Guard Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Jharkhand Grih Rakshak is designed to select disciplined, physically fit, and community-oriented candidates for service. The selection process typically involves multiple stages to assess a candidate’s physical ability, knowledge and suitability for the role.

• Physical Efficiency Test
• Hindi Writing Test (Qualifying in Nature)
• Technical Proficiency Test (Only for Urban Technical Candidates)
• Document Verification and Medical Examination

Jharkhand Home Guard Physical Efficiency Test 2026

To be selected as a home guard in Deoghar, Jharkhand, candidates must have passed the Physical Efficiency Test. The detailed criteria of the physical efficiency test are given below.

Jharkhand Home Guard Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive the salary on a daily basis. The current daily allowances for Jharkhand Home Guard are Rs. 1,088/- per day. The estimated earnings for 26 days are Rs. 28,288/-. Home guard is usually entitled to a uniform allowance and a special duty allowances (for election or disaster relief).