Job Description
Overview
The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, has announced a recruitment drive for 772 Home Guard positions. This initiative aims to enroll volunteers for both rural and urban areas within the Deoghar district. As a voluntary organization, this role focuses on community service rather than traditional salaried employment, offering a duty allowance for active service days.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assigned security and community support duties as directed by the district administration.
- Maintain discipline and follow the protocols established by the Home Defense Corps.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance operational readiness and skill sets.
- Assist local authorities in maintaining public order and safety during events or emergencies.
- Adhere to the voluntary service mandate and report for duty as per the roster.
- Support administrative tasks or technical functions if assigned to specialized urban roles.
Why Apply
Serving as a Home Guard provides a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the safety and welfare of the local community. It offers a sense of social responsibility and the chance to be part of a disciplined volunteer force, with the flexibility of duty-based allowances.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 11 October 2026
- Application End: 26 October 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 772
- Pay: Duty Allowance
- Location: Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Category: Other Jobs
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
11 Oct 2026 –
26 Oct 2026
Salary
Duty Allowance as per Government rates
Vacancies
772
Eligibility
7th Pass / 10th Pass
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- Rural Home Guard: 635 Posts
- Urban Home Guard: 137 Posts
- Total: 772 Posts
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Select the appropriate application form for either Rural or Urban Home Guard.
- Enter all personal, educational, and identity details accurately.
- Upload a recent color photograph and signature.
- Provide identity proof details such as Aadhaar Card.
- Complete the payment of Rs. 100 via the online gateway.
- Submit the application and print a copy for future reference.
Cutoff Marks
Qualifying marks for Hindi Writing Test and Technical Skill Test are 30 out of 100.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories, payable through the online payment gateway on the official recruitment portal.
Age Limit
19 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026
Selection Process
The selection process involves a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) including a 1-mile race, high jump, long jump, and shot put. Candidates who qualify the PET proceed to a Hindi Writing Ability Test, which is qualifying in nature. Urban technical candidates must also pass a Technical Skill Test. Final selection is based on a merit list prepared after document verification, medical examination, and police character verification.
Exam Pattern
The selection includes a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) with marks awarded for performance in race, jumps, and shot put. The Hindi Writing Test is 100 marks with a 30-mark qualifying threshold. Technical tests for urban roles are also 100 marks with a 30-mark qualifying threshold.
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Organization
The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV) is a voluntary organization operating under the Home Department of the Government of Jharkhand. Its primary mandate is to provide a trained volunteer force to assist the civil administration and police in maintaining public order, safety, and emergency response. Established to support local governance, the organization functions through district-level units, such as the Deoghar district office, to manage the enrolment and deployment of Home Guards across rural and urban regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is Advertisement No. 01/2026 issued by the Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, inviting online applications for enrolment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in Rural and Urban categories across Deoghar district.
There are 772 provisional vacancies in total, consisting of 635 Rural Home Guard posts and 137 Urban Home Guard posts. The notification specifies that this number is subject to revision without prior notice.
The online application window for the Deoghar Home Guard recruitment is open until 26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Ensure you submit your application before this deadline.
Candidates must have passed at least the 7th standard for Rural Home Guard positions, while a minimum of Matric (10th class) pass is required for Urban Home Guard positions.
Applicants must be between 19 and 40 years of age as of 01 January 2026. Please verify your age using an official calculator before applying.
The application fee is Rs. 100, which must be paid through the online payment gateway available on the official recruitment website during the application process.
You can apply by visiting the official portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, selecting the appropriate form, filling in your details, uploading the required documents, and completing the fee payment.
The process includes a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a qualifying Hindi Writing Ability Test, and a Technical Skill Test (for urban technical candidates). This is followed by a merit list, document verification, medical examination, and police character verification.
There is no fixed monthly salary as this is a voluntary enrolment. Enrolled Home Guards receive a duty allowance at government-prescribed rates, paid only for the days they are actually deployed on duty.
