Job Description

The Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, has released a detailed notification announcing a total of 1056 vacancies for the post of Home Guard in Devgarh and Ramgarh districts. Candidates with 7th and 10th are eligible to apply for the post. The online application process for the Devgarh district vacancies has started from 30th March 2026 onwards, and for Ramgarh District vacancies, the online application process will start from 7th May 2026.

The Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2026 under the advertisement number 01/2026 has been released by the Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for 1056 Home Guard vacancies. The detailed notification PDF carries all the information regarding the recruitment, like eligibility criteria, selection process, registration dates, and more.

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.

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).

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
30 Mar 2026 – 04 Jun 2026
Salary
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).
Vacancies
1056
Eligibility
7th and 10th standard
Application Link

Vacancy Details

Devgarh District

PostRural Home GuardUrban Home GuardTotal
Home Guard634138772

Ramgarh District

(A) Rural (Gramin) Home Guard Vacancies – 213 Posts (Block-wise)

Block NameFemale (Mahila)Male (Purush)Total Vacancies
Ramgarh202040
Patratu262652
Gola171835
Mandu303161
Chitarpur010203
Dulmi111122
Total105108213

(B) Urban (Shahri) Home Guard Vacancies – 71 Posts

Urban AreaFemale (Mahila)Male (Purush)Total Vacancies
Urban Technical (Shahri Takniki)171835
Urban Non-Technical (Shahri Gair Takniki)181836
Total353671

How to Apply

The online application process for the post of Home Guard is ongoing at the Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar official website www.deoghar.nic.in for the Devghar District vacancies and for the Ramgarh District vacancies, the online application process will start from 7th May 2026 onwards.

Steps to Apply Online for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official website, recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
  2. Click on β€œregister,” 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.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
All CategoriesRs. 200/-

Age Limit

19 to 38 years (as on 01.01.2026)

Selection Process

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

Exam Pattern

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.

TestMale CandidatesFemale Candidates
Running (1 Mile)
  • 5 Minutes or less- 20 Marks
  • 5-6 Minutes- 10 Marks
  • More than 6 Minutes- Disqualified
  • 8 Minutes or less- 20 Marks
  • 8-10 Minutes- 10 Marks
  • More than 10 Minutes- Disqualified
High Jump
  • Minimum 4ft.- 5 Marks
  • 4ft. to 4’3β€³- 6 Marks
  • 4’3β€³ to 4’6β€³- 7 Marks
  • 4’6β€³ to 4’9β€³- 8 Marks
  • 4’9β€³ to 5β€²- 9 Marks
  • More than 5ft- 10 Marks
  • Minimum 3ft.- 5 Marks
  • 3ft, to 3’3β€³- 6 Marks
  • 3’3β€³ to 3’6β€³- 7 Marks
  • 3’6β€³ to 3’9β€³- 8 Marks
  • 3’9β€³ to 4ft.- 9 Marks
  • More than 4ft- 10 Marks
Long Jump
  • Minimum 12ft- 5 Marks
  • 12β€² to 13β€²- 6 marks
  • 13β€² to 14β€²- 7 marks
  • 14β€² to 15β€²- 8 Marks
  • 15β€² to 16β€²- 9 Marks
  • 16β€² & Above- 10 Marks
  • Minimum 9ft- 5 Marks
  • 9β€² to 10β€²- 6 Marks
  • 10β€² to 11β€²- 7 Marks
  • 11β€² to 12β€²- 8 Marks
  • 12β€² to 13β€²- 9 Marks
  • 13β€² & Above- 10 Marks
Shot Put
  • 16 lb minimum, 16 ftβ€”10 marks
  • 10 lb- minimum 16ft- 10 Marks

Organization

Name: Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar

The Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, has released a detailed notification announcing a total of 1056 vacancies for the post of Home Guard in Devgarh and Ramgarh districts. Candidates with 7th and 10th are eligible to apply for the post. The online application process for the Devgarh district vacancies has started from 30th March 2026 onwards, and for Ramgarh District vacancies, the online application process will start from 7th May 2026.

The Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2026 under the advertisement number 01/2026 has been released by the Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for 1056 Home Guard vacancies. The detailed notification PDF carries all the information regarding the recruitment, like eligibility criteria, selection process, registration dates, and more.

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.

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).

Website: www.deoghar.nic.in