⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 17-11-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar (Advertisement No. 01/2026) invites online applications for 457 voluntary Home Guard positions (446 Rural, 11 Urban). Applications are open from 17-11-2026 to 01-12-2026 via recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in with a fee of Rs. 100. Minimum qualification is 7th pass for Rural posts and 10th pass for Urban posts; Urban Technical posts require relevant technical skill/experience. Age limit is 19–40 years as on 01-01-2026. Selection includes physical measurement, physical efficiency tests, a Hindi writing test and a technical skill test where applicable. Initial enrolment is for four years.
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Vacancy Details
- Rural Home Guard: 446 vacancies
Qualification: 7th Pass- Male: 225
- Female: 221
- Urban Technical Home Guard: 6 vacancies
Qualification: 10th Pass with Relevant Technical Skill- Male: 3
- Female: 3
- Urban Non-Technical Home Guard: 5 vacancies
Qualification: 10th Pass / Matriculation- Male: 3
- Female: 2
Qualification Requirements
Rural Home Guard: minimum 7th pass. Urban Home Guard: minimum 10th pass (matriculation). Urban Technical Home Guard: 10th pass with relevant technical skill or relevant practical experience and supporting technical qualification/experience certificate. All applicants must meet local residence requirements and submit the prescribed residential certificate; other required documents include date-of-birth proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and any certificates for sports or government employment benefits as applicable.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 19 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fees
- All Candidates: ₹100
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny and eligibility verification: Submitted applications and supporting documents are checked for eligibility and correctness.
- Physical Measurement Test: Height and chest (where applicable) measurements are taken as per category standards.
- Physical Efficiency Test: Applicants perform events including one-mile run, high jump, long jump and shot put with specified performance standards and marks.
- Hindi Writing Ability Test: A qualifying Hindi writing test is held (Class 7 level for Rural, Class 10 level for Urban).
- Technical Skill Test (where applicable): Urban Technical Home Guard candidates who qualify earlier tests undergo a practical technical skill assessment.
- Merit list preparation: Merit lists are prepared according to the notified assessment and marking rules, including any bonus marks.
- Document verification and training: Selected candidates undergo document verification and prescribed Home Guard training before enrolment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/.
- Locate the Home Guard Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Latehar district.
- Read the notification and verify education, age, residence and physical eligibility conditions.
- Open the online application facility during 17 November 2026 to 1 December 2026.
- Enter personal information, date of birth, contact details and address; select Rural or Urban category and corresponding block/urban area.
- Enter educational qualifications and applicable technical skills or experience; upload self-attested supporting certificates, passport-size photograph and signature.
- Enter accepted identity document details, review the application and pay Rs. 100 via the online gateway.
- Submit the completed application by 1 December 2026 and save the application acknowledgement and fee payment details.
- note: Only one application per candidate is permitted; multiple applications from different blocks or urban areas may result in cancellation.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Age Calculation Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Rural Home Guard requires 7th pass (Upper Primary). Urban Home Guard requires 10th pass (Matriculation). Urban Technical Home Guard requires 10th pass plus relevant technical skill or experience and supporting certificate.
How do I apply for the Jharkhand Home Guard 2026 recruitment?
Apply online through the official portal https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/ between 17-11-2026 and 01-12-2026. Fill the form, upload required documents and pay the Rs. 100 application fee via the online payment gateway.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to apply online is 01-12-2026. Applications must be submitted and the fee paid by this date.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection includes application scrutiny and eligibility verification, physical measurement, physical efficiency tests (run, high jump, long jump, shot put), a qualifying Hindi writing test, and a technical skill test for Urban Technical candidates, followed by merit list preparation and document verification.
What pay or salary will selected candidates receive?
Home Guard members are volunteers and receive a duty allowance at government-prescribed rates when deployed; a fixed monthly salary is not specified.
