Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Deoghar (झारखण्ड गृह रक्षा वाहिनी, देवघर) has officially released the recruitment notification Advt No. 01/2026 for the post of Home Guard (Rural & Urban). A total of 772 vacancies have been announced across various blocks and urban areas of Deoghar district. Male and female candidates who have completed 7th or 10th class and are permanent residents of Deoghar district can apply online.
The online application portal will open on 11th October 2026 and will remain active until 26th October 2026 (5:00 PM). Interested candidates can submit their forms through the official portal recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. Below is the complete overview of eligibility, selection process, physical endurance tests, daily allowances, and direct links to apply.
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Deoghar Recruitment 2026
📌 Overview Table of Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Deoghar Recruitment 2026:
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Deoghar (झारखण्ड गृह रक्षा वाहिनी, देवघर) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Rural & Urban – Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 772 Posts (Rural: 635, Urban: 137) |
| Job Location | Deoghar District, Jharkhand |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11th October 2026 |
| Application End Date | 26th October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| CBT / Physical Test Date | To be announced later via newspapers and NIC website |
| Official Website | deoghar.nic.in / recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
🎓 Post Wise Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill specific educational and residential eligibility criteria before filling out the online application form:
1. Rural Home Guard (ग्रामीण गृह रक्षक) – 635 Vacancies
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed at least 7th Standard from a recognized school.
- Residency Requirement: The applicant must be a permanent resident of the specific Block (प्रखण्ड) of Deoghar district from where they are applying. Self-attested residential certificate issued by the competent authority must be uploaded.
Block-Wise Rural Vacancy Breakup:
- Deoghar Sadar: 64 Posts (Male: 32, Female: 32)
- Mohanpur: 78 Posts (Male: 39, Female: 39)
- Karron: 65 Posts (Male: 33, Female: 32)
- Palojori: 47 Posts (Male: 23, Female: 24)
- Sarath: 56 Posts (Male: 28, Female: 28)
- Margomunda: 98 Posts (Male: 49, Female: 49)
- Sarwan: 51 Posts (Male: 25, Female: 26)
- Sonaraithari: 104 Posts (Male: 52, Female: 52)
- Devipur: 31 Posts (Male: 16, Female: 15)
- Madhupur Rural: 41 Posts (Male: 21, Female: 20)
2. Urban Home Guard (शहरी गृह रक्षक) – 137 Vacancies
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed minimum Matriculation / 10th Class from a recognized Board.
- Residency Requirement: The applicant must be a general resident of the urban area (Deoghar Urban or Madhupur Urban) of Deoghar district.
- Technical Skilled Category: 50% of urban vacancies are earmarked for candidates with technical skills. Applicants should be self-employed or experienced in trades such as Computer Operator, Typist, Driver (LMV/HMV), Electrician, Plumber, Nurse, Cook, Carpenter, Mason, Mechanic, etc. Relevant technical trade certificates must be attached.
Urban Area Vacancy Breakup:
- Deoghar Urban: 82 Posts (Non-Technical: 41, Technical: 41)
- Madhupur Urban: 55 Posts (Non-Technical: 27, Technical: 28)
3. Reservation & Special Quotas
- Women Reservation: 50% of total posts across all categories are reserved for female candidates.
- Divorced / Widowed Women: 5% sub-reservation is earmarked for qualified divorced, abandoned, or widowed female candidates within the women’s quota.
- Govt Servants Quota: Up to 10% of urban vacancies are reserved for serving government employees.
4. Physical Standards (शारीरिक मापदण्ड)
Physical measurements are common for both Rural and Urban Home Guard posts:
| Category | Height (लम्बाई) | Chest (सीना) – Male Only |
| Male (General / OBC / BC) | Minimum 162 cm | Minimum 79 cm (Unexpanded) |
| Male (ST / SC) | Minimum 157 cm | Minimum 76 cm (Unexpanded) |
| Female (All Categories) | Minimum 148 cm | Not Applicable |
💰 Salary & Pay Scale Details
Home Guard is a voluntary service organization, and selected candidates serve as volunteer members of the corps. Compensation is provided in the form of a Daily Duty Allowance (दैनिक कर्तव्य भत्ता) for the days candidates are actively deployed on duty.
- Nature of Post: Voluntary Honorarium Basis (यह कोई वैतनिक सरकारी नौकरी नहीं है).
- Per Day Duty Allowance: Paid at government-prescribed daily duty rates (~₹1,088 per day upon deployment).
- Approximate Monthly Earnings:
- 15 Days Duty: Approx ₹16,320 / month
- 26 Days Duty: Approx ₹28,288 / month
- 30 Days Duty: Approx ₹32,640 – ₹33,728 / month
- Perks & Benefits: Free duty uniform, specialized duty allowance during elections, law & order deployment, and emergency relief operations.
⏳ Age Limit of Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Deoghar Recruitment 2026
Candidates applying for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment must meet the age limit parameters as on 01.01.2026:
- Minimum Age: 19 Years (Born on or before 01.01.2007)
- Maximum Age: 40 Years (Born on or after 01.01.1986)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Cut-off Date |
| General (Male & Female) | 19 Years | 40 Years | 01.01.2026 |
| OBC / EBC (Male & Female) | 19 Years | 40 Years | 01.01.2026 |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 19 Years | 40 Years | 01.01.2026 |
📝 Selection Process of Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Deoghar Recruitment 2026:
The selection process for Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in multiple sequential stages as per Jharkhand Govt Notification No. 5442:
[ Stage 1: Physical Test (PET) ] ➡️ [ Stage 2: Hindi Writing Test ] ➡️ [ Stage 3: Technical Test (If applicable) ] ➡️ [ Stage 4: Merit List & Medical ]
Stage 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET – 100 Marks Weightage Structure)
Includes 1-Mile Run, High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put:
1. 1-Mile Race (एक मील दौड़):
- Male Candidates (Rural & Urban Non-Technical):
- 5 Minutes or less: 20 Marks
- 5 Min 01 Sec to 6 Minutes: 10 Marks
- Above 6 Minutes: Disqualified
- Female Candidates:
- 8 Minutes or less: 20 Marks
- 8 Min 01 Sec to 10 Minutes: 10 Marks
- Above 10 Minutes: Disqualified
2. High Jump (ऊँची कूद):
- Male: Min 4 feet (5 Marks) up to 5 feet or more (10 Marks).
- Female: Min 3 feet (5 Marks) up to 4 feet or more (10 Marks).
3. Long Jump (लम्बी कूद):
- Male: Min 12 feet (5 Marks) up to 16 feet or more (10 Marks).
- Female: Min 9 feet (5 Marks) up to 13 feet or more (10 Marks).
4. Shot Put (शॉट पूट):
- Male: 16 Pound Shot Put (Min throw 16 feet).
- Female: 10 Pound Shot Put (Min throw 10 feet).
Stage 2: Hindi Writing Ability Test (हिन्दी लेखन क्षमता परीक्षा)
- Candidates who clear the physical test will appear for the Hindi writing test.
- Standard: Class 7th level for Rural applicants, Class 10th level for Urban applicants.
- Pattern: Qualifying nature only. Total Marks = 100 | Passing Marks = 30.
Stage 3: Technical Efficiency Test (तकनीकी दक्षता परीक्षा)
- Applicable only for Urban Technical candidates.
- Qualifying nature (Total Marks = 100 | Passing Marks = 30).
Stage 4: Bonus Marks & Final Merit List
Bonus marks are awarded for sports accomplishments and higher education qualifications:
- Sports Achievements (National / State Level):
- National Level (1st / 2nd / 3rd): 6 / 4 / 2 Marks
- State Level (1st / 2nd / 3rd): 3 / 2 / 1 Marks
- Higher Qualification (For Govt Servants in Urban Quota):
- Post Graduate: 10 Marks
- Graduate: 8 Marks
- Intermediate: 6 Marks
- Matric: 4 Marks
💳 Application Fee of Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Deoghar Recruitment 2026
All applicants must pay the prescribed application fee online during form submission.
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
| All Categories (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / Female) | ₹100/- | Online Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
Note: The application will be treated as final only after successful payment confirmation.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release Date | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11th October 2026 |
| Online Application End Date | 26th October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26th October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
| Physical Test & Exam Date | To be notified via newspapers / NIC portal |
❓ How to Apply Online
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Follow these step-by-step instructions to fill out your application without mistakes:
- Visit Official Website: Go to the official Jharkhand recruitment portal at
recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. - Select Notification: Click on Advt No. 01/2026 – Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment.
- Register: Click on New Registration and enter your basic details like Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and ID proof details (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License / PAN).
- Fill Application Form: Select your category (Rural or Urban) and your respective Block / Urban zone. Enter your educational marks and address details accurately.
- Upload Documents: Upload self-attested scanned copies of:
- Recent colored photograph & signature
- 7th / 10th Educational Marksheet
- Residential Certificate (आवासीय प्रमाण पत्र)
- Caste Certificate (if seeking height/chest relaxation)
- Technical / Sports Certificates (if applicable)
- Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹100 via online payment gateway.
- Submit & Print: Review all entered details carefully, submit the form, and print a copy of the application summary and fee acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
🔗 Important Direct Links
| Important Link | Direct URL |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
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