The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Deoghar has invited online applications for the enrolment of Home Guards under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 772 provisional vacancies have been announced for Rural and Urban areas of Deoghar district.
Out of the total vacancies, 635 posts are for Rural Home Guards and 137 posts are for Urban Home Guards. Candidates applying for Rural Home Guard must have passed at least Class 7, while Urban Home Guard applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th).
The online application process will start from 11 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 26 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The application fee is ₹100.
Important: Home Guard enrolment is not a regular fixed-salary government job. According to the official notification, Home Guards are members of a voluntary organisation and receive duty allowance for the days they are deployed on duty.
Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Deoghar |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 772 Posts |
| Rural Home Guard | 635 Posts |
| Urban Home Guard | 137 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Age Limit | 19–40 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Rural Qualification | Minimum 7th Pass |
| Urban Qualification | Minimum 10th Pass |
| Job Location | Deoghar District, Jharkhand |
| Nature of Engagement | Voluntary Home Guard Enrolment |
| Official Apply Portal | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Official Website | deoghar.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement | September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Physical Test Date | To be notified |
| Hindi Writing Test | To be notified |
| Technical Skill Test | To be notified |
| Merit List | To be notified |
The date and venue of the physical examination and other tests will be announced separately through the prescribed official channels.
Vacancy Details
A total of 772 provisional vacancies have been announced under Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026.
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| Rural Home Guard | 318 | 317 | 635 |
| Urban Home Guard | 68 | 69 | 137 |
| Total | 386 | 386 | 772 |
The vacancies are provisional and may be revised according to administrative requirements.
Rural Home Guard Vacancy – Block Wise
| S.No | Block | Male | Female | Total |
| 1 | Deoghar Sadar | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 2 | Mohanpur | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| 3 | Karon | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| 4 | Palojori | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 5 | Sarath | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 6 | Margomunda | 49 | 49 | 98 |
| 7 | Sarwan | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 8 | Sonaraythadhi | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| 9 | Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 10 | Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Total | 318 | 317 | 635 |
Urban Home Guard Vacancy
| Urban Area | Male | Female | Technical Male |
| Deoghar Urban | 41 | 41 | 21 |
| Madhupur Urban | 27 | 28 | 14 |
| Total | 68 | 69 | 35 |
Reservation Details
According to the recruitment notification:
→ 50% of the vacancies are earmarked for women in both Rural and Urban categories.
→ In the Urban category, 50% of the vacancies are earmarked for technically skilled candidates.
→ If suitable candidates are not available in a particular technical/non-technical category, the vacancies may be filled according to the provisions mentioned in the notification.
→ 5% of the women-reserved vacancies are earmarked for eligible divorced, separated or widowed women
Educational Qualification
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
| Rural Home Guard | 7th Pass |
| Urban Home Guard | 10th Pass / Matriculation |
| Urban Technical Home Guard | 10th Pass + applicable technical skill/certificate |
Candidates must possess the required qualification before applying.
Residential Eligibility
Rural Home Guard:-
→ The candidate must be a permanent resident of the Deoghar block from which they are applying.
→ A valid residential certificate issued by the competent authority must be provided.
Urban Home Guard:-
→ The candidate must ordinarily be a resident of the relevant urban area of Deoghar district.
→ The prescribed residential certificate must be availabl
Age Limit
The candidate’s age will be calculated as on:01 January 2026
Minimum Age: 19 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Physical Standards
| Candidate | Minimum Height |
| Male – General/OBC/BC | 162 cm |
| Male – SC/ST | 157 cm |
| Female – All Categories | 148 cm |
Chest – Male Candidates
| Category | Chest Measurement |
| General/OBC/BC | 79 cm |
| SC/ST | 76 cm |
Candidates claiming relaxation in physical standards must produce the prescribed caste/category certificate.
Technical Skill Eligibility – Urban Technical Category
Candidates applying under the Urban Technical category must have a relevant professional or technical skill and valid proof of that skill.
Examples include: Doctor, Engineer, Nurse, Advocate, Professor, Computer Operator, Typist, Driver, Cook, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Barber, Gardener, Cobbler and Washerman.
→ Candidates must provide the required certificate or document supporting their technical skill.
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
1. Physical Examination
→ 1 Mile Running
→ High Jump
→ Long Jump
→ Shot Put
2. Hindi Writing Ability Test
Candidates qualifying in the physical test will appear for the Hindi writing test.
→ Rural Candidates: 7th standard level
→ Urban Candidates: 10th standard level
→ Total Marks: 100
→ Qualifying Marks: 30
3. Technical Skill Test
This test is applicable to Urban Technical Home Guard candidates.
→ Total Marks: 100
→ Qualifying Marks: 30
4. Merit List
A merit list will be prepared according to the applicable selection rules and available vacancies.
5. Document & Medical Verification
Selected candidates will undergo document verification, medical examination and police character verification as prescribed.
Candidates who successfully complete the required Home Guard training will be enrolled as Home Guards.
Physical Test – Running Details
Rural & Urban Non-Technical Candidates
| Test | Male | Female |
| 1 Mile Run | 5 minutes or less – 20 marks | 8 minutes or less – 20 marks |
| Next qualifying range | 5–6 minutes – 10 marks | 8–10 minutes – 10 marks |
| Disqualification | More than 6 minutes | More than 10 minutes |
High Jump, Long Jump and Shot Put will also be assessed according to the standards prescribed in the notification.
Urban Technical Candidates
| Test | Male | Female |
| 1 Mile Run | 6 minutes or less – 20 marks | 8 minutes or less – 20 marks |
| Next qualifying range | 6–8 minutes – 10 marks | 8–12 minutes – 10 marks |
| Disqualification | More than 8 minutes | More than 12 minutes |
Sports Candidates – Additional Marks
Candidates with eligible National or State-level sports achievements may receive additional marks:
| Position | National Level | State Level |
| First | 6 Marks | 3 Marks |
| Second | 4 Marks | 2 Marks |
| Third | 2 Marks | 1 Mark |
Government Employees – Urban Home Guard
The notification provides for enrolment of eligible government employees up to the prescribed limit in the Urban Home Guard category.
Additional marks based on educational qualification are:
| Qualification | Marks |
| Post Graduation | 10 |
| Graduation | 8 |
| Intermediate | 6 |
| Matriculation | 4 |
Application Fee
₹100/-
The application fee is payable online through the prescribed payment gateway while submitting the application.
Salary / Allowance
Home Guard enrolment under this recruitment should not be confused with a regular fixed-salary government job.
According to the official notification, Home Guards are members of a voluntary organisation.
→ Candidates receive the applicable duty allowance for the days they are deployed on duty.
→ The amount is governed by the applicable government rules/rates.
How to Apply
1.→ Visit recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
2.→ Select Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 and choose Rural/Urban category.
3.→ Fill in personal, residential and educational details.
4.→ Upload the required photo, signature and certificates.
5.→ Pay the ₹100 application fee and submit the form.
6.→ Download and save the application acknowledgement for future reference.
Documents Required
→ Residential Certificate
→ Educational Qualification Certificate
→ Technical Certificate, where applicable
→ Date of Birth/Age Proof
→ Caste Certificate, where applicable
→ Sports Certificate, where applicable
→ Recent Colour Photograph
→ Signature
→ Valid ID details
The documents must meet the specifications prescribed in the official notification.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Online Application Portal | Click here |
| Official Recruitment Notice | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
Important Note
JobFikar.com advises all candidates to read the official Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying. Candidates should ensure that they meet the required eligibility criteria and enter all details correctly as per their original documents.
Applicants must select the correct category, upload valid documents and complete the application within the prescribed deadline. After final submission, keep a copy of the application form or acknowledgement safely for future reference.
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