Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for new enrollment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in Deoghar district of Jharkhand. A total of 772 vacancies have been announced (Rural Grih Rakshak: 634 + Urban Grih Rakshak: 138).
50% posts are reserved for women in both categories. Out of women-reserved posts, 5% are further reserved for divorced/separated/widowed women. Candidates aged 19 to 40 years (as on 01.01.2026) who are permanent residents of Deoghar district with minimum 7th pass (Rural) or Matric (10th) pass (Urban) qualification can apply. Online applications for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 will be accepted through the JAP-IT portal. Application fee is ₹200/-.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully to check post-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, physical standards, selection process, duties & responsibilities, and other important instructions before applying online. The direct links to download the official notification PDF and apply online are provided below in this article.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
Advertisement No. 01/2026 has been published for new enrollment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in Deoghar district. Candidates should thoroughly read the official advertisement to check vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, physical standards, selection methodology, and detailed instructions.
| Document | Download Link |
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| Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 |
| Organisation | Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar |
| Post Name | Grih Rakshak (Home Guard) – Rural & Urban |
| Total Vacancies | 772 |
| Nature of Engagement | Voluntary (Honorarium as per government rate per duty day) |
| Essential Qualification | Rural: Minimum 7th Pass Urban: Minimum Matric (10th) Pass |
| Age Limit | 19–40 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Application Mode | Online only (through JAP-IT portal) |
| Application Fee | ₹200/- (Non-refundable) |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Rural Grih Rakshak | Urban Grih Rakshak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Posts | 634 | 138 | 772 |
Note: 50% posts reserved for women in both categories. 5% of women-reserved posts reserved for divorced/separated/widowed women.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility | 01 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30-03-2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 30-04-2026 |
| Physical / Written / Technical Test Date | To be notified later through newspapers |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Residential Qualification
- Rural Grih Rakshak: Candidate must be a permanent resident of the concerned block of Deoghar district from where he/she is applying.
- Urban Grih Rakshak: Candidate must be a general resident of the urban area of Deoghar district.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): 19 to 40 years.
Educational Qualification
- Rural Grih Rakshak: Minimum 7th Pass.
- Urban Grih Rakshak: Minimum Matric (10th) Pass.
Physical Standards (same for both Rural & Urban)
| Measurement | Male (General/OBC/BC) | Male (SC/ST) | Female (All Categories) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 cm | 157 cm | 148 cm |
| Chest | 79 cm (General/OBC/BC) 76 cm (SC/ST) | - | - |
Technical Proficiency (only for Urban Technical Grih Rakshak candidates): Candidate must possess skill in any technical field and should have worked/self-employed with technical knowledge in any office. Technical fields include: Doctor, Engineer, Advocate, Teacher, Nurse, Computer Operator, Driver (H.M.V./L.M.V.), Cook, Carpenter, Cobbler, Washerman, Barber, Electrician, Gardener, Plumber, etc.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Remuneration
Fixed honorarium as per government rates for the number of duty days performed.
Note: This is not a regular salaried government job or means of livelihood. It is a voluntary service organisation.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
₹200/- (to be paid online through payment gateway at the time of submission).
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be done through the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying + Merit)
- Hindi Writing Ability Test (Qualifying, 100 marks, minimum 30 marks)
- Technical Proficiency Test (only for Urban Technical candidates – Qualifying, 100 marks, minimum 30 marks)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
- Basic Training (after selection)
Physical Efficiency Test Details
For Rural / Non-Technical Urban Grih Rakshak
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Running (1 Mile) | 05 min or less → 20 marks 05–06 min → 10 marks More than 06 min → Disqualified | 08 min or less → 20 marks 08–10 min → 10 marks More than 10 min → Disqualified |
| High Jump | Minimum 4 ft → 5 marks 4'–4'3" → 6 marks 4'3"–4'6" → 7 marks 4'6"–4'9" → 8 marks 4'9"–5' → 9 marks 5' & above → 10 marks | Minimum 3 ft → 5 marks 3'–3'3" → 6 marks 3'3"–3'6" → 7 marks 3'6"–3'9" → 8 marks 3'9"–4' → 9 marks 4' & above → 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Minimum 12 ft → 5 marks 12'–13' → 6 marks 13'–14' → 7 marks 14'–15' → 8 marks 15'–16' → 9 marks 16' & above → 10 marks | Minimum 9 ft → 5 marks 9'–10' → 6 marks 10'–11' → 7 marks 11'–12' → 8 marks 12'–13' → 9 marks 13' & above → 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 lb – Minimum 16 ft → 10 marks | 10 lb – Minimum 16 ft → 10 marks |
For Urban Technical Grih Rakshak (relaxed standards) Slightly relaxed physical standards as mentioned in the notification.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
- Visit the official JAP-IT website (link will be provided in local newspapers).
- Register and fill the online application form separately for Rural or Urban Grih Rakshak.
- Upload recent colour photograph, signature, domicile certificate, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee of ₹200/- online.
- Submit the application and take printout of the submitted form & payment receipt for future reference.
- One candidate can submit only one application. Multiple applications will be rejected.
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