Jharkhand Home Defence Corps has announced a recruitment notification for the positions of Rural Home Guard and Urban Home Guard, with a total of 457 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 1 December 2026.
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Rural Home Guard and Urban 2026: 457 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar |
| Post Name | Rural Home Guard and Urban Home Guard |
| Advt No | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 457 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Latehar, Jharkhand |
| Official Website | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should be aware of the following important dates regarding the application process.
| Notification Release Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 1 December 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Physical Test Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Hindi Writing Test Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Technical Skill Test Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Merit List Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
Application Fee
The application fee for all candidates is set at Rs. 100, which must be paid through the online payment gateway.
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 100 |
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is between 19 to 40 years as of 1 January 2026. There is no mention of any age relaxation in the notification.
| Minimum Age | 19 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2026 |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes a total of 457 positions, with specific allocations for Rural and Urban Home Guard roles.
| Post Name | Male | Female | Total |
| Rural Home Guard | 225 | 221 | 446 |
| Urban Home Guard | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 231 | 226 | 457 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and local residency requirements for the respective posts. Rural Home Guard applicants must have passed the 7th standard, while Urban Home Guard applicants must have completed the 10th standard. Additionally, applicants for Urban Technical Home Guard positions must possess relevant technical skills or experience. All candidates must provide the required residential certificate issued by the competent authority.
| Post Category | Minimum Qualification |
| Rural Home Guard | 7th Pass |
| Urban Home Guard | 10th Pass / Matriculation |
| Urban Technical Home Guard | 10th Pass with Relevant Technical Skill |
Salary and Pay Scale
Home Guard positions are voluntary, and selected candidates will receive a duty allowance as per government-prescribed rates when deployed. There is no specified fixed monthly salary.
| Particulars | Details |
| Service Type | Voluntary Home Guard Service |
| Regular Government Job | No |
| Payment Type | Duty Allowance |
| Initial Enrolment Period | 4 Years |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Home Guard positions involves several stages, including physical tests and skill assessments.
- Application scrutiny and eligibility verification.
- Physical Measurement Test.
- Physical Efficiency Test, including running, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
- Hindi Writing Ability Test.
- Technical Skill Test for applicable Urban Technical candidates.
- Merit list preparation according to the notified assessment rules.
- Document verification and prescribed training before enrolment.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Locate the Home Guard Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Latehar district.
- Read the notification and verify the eligibility conditions.
- Open the online application facility during the advertised period.
- Enter personal information, date of birth, contact details, and address.
- Upload the required self-attested supporting certificates.
- Pay the Rs. 100 application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the completed application by 1 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Only one application per candidate is permitted. Multiple applications from different blocks or urban areas may result in cancellation of candidature.
What is the age relaxation for various categories?
The advertisement does not provide a separate category-wise age relaxation table.
What documents are needed at the time of verification?
Candidates must provide a residential certificate, educational qualifications, and any relevant technical skill certificates during document verification.
Documents Required
- Residential certificate issued by the competent authority
- Educational qualification certificates
- Technical skill or experience certificates (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Signature
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting an application for the wrong post code.
- Missing the date on the residential certificate.
- Not paying the application fee before submission.
- Uploading a photograph that does not meet the specified size.
- Applying under the wrong category.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: झारखंड होम डिफेंस कॉर्प्स
- पद: ग्रामीण होमगार्ड और शहरी होमगार्ड
- कुल पद: 457
- योग्यता: ग्रामीण के लिए 7वीं पास, शहरी के लिए 10वीं पास
- आयु सीमा: 19 से 40 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 1 दिसंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
