Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 brings an excellent opportunity for local residents who want to serve their district as volunteer members. The Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Deoghar, has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 to enroll 772 Home Guards across rural and urban sectors. The online application process begins on March 30, 2026, and concludes on April 30, 2026. Eligible candidates who have passed their 7th or 10th-grade exams and are permanent or normal residents of Deoghar district are highly encouraged to apply online. This recruitment provides a fair platform, actively reserving 50% of the positions for women. For full official details and updates, candidates should continuously monitor deoghar.nic.in.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Overview
Detail
Information
Organization
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Deoghar
Advt. No.
01/2026
Post Name
Rural and Urban Home Guard
Total Vacancies
772
Official Website
deoghar.nic.in
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
March 30, 2026
Application Start Date
March 30, 2026
Last Date For Registration
April 30, 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
April 30, 2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later via newspapers
Exam Date (Physical & Written)
To be notified later via newspapers
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 200
SC / ST / PH / Women
Rs. 200
Payment Mode
Online Payment Gateway
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Age Requirements
Minimum Age
19 Years as of 01.01.2026
Maximum Age
40 Years as of 01.01.2026
Age Relaxation
No age relaxation is mentioned in the official notification for reserve categories
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts, Post Name & Advt No.
Vacancy Breakdown
Rural Home Guard (Advt. 01/2026)
634 Posts
Urban Home Guard (Advt. 01/2026)
138 Posts
Total Vacancies
772 Posts
Eligibility Details
Post Type
Qualification
Rural Home Guard
Minimum 7th Class Pass. Must be a permanent resident of the respective block in Deoghar district where applying.
Urban Home Guard
Minimum 10th (Matric) Class Pass. Must be a normal resident of the Deoghar district urban area.
Technical Requirement (Urban)
Relevant candidates must possess technical skills (e.g., driver, nurse, cook, electrician, plumber) and be employed or self-employed in that field.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Reservation Information
Male Candidates
50% of the total available vacancies
Female Candidates
50% reserved for women across all categories. Out of this, 5% is reserved specifically for divorced, abandoned, or widow candidates.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location Details
Eligibility Information
Eligible State
Jharkhand
Eligible District
Deoghar District
Who Can Apply
Only permanent and normal residents of Deoghar district are eligible. Candidates from other Indian states or districts cannot apply.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Specifics
Residential Certificate
Must be issued online before the application date
Caste Certificate
Must be issued online before the application date
Educational Certificates
Relevant 7th, 10th, or higher qualification proofs issued prior to the application date
Identity Proof
Details of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN Card are mandatory
Photo & Signature
Recent color photograph and signature strictly required for upload
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Exam Section
Standard
Hindi Writing Test (Rural)
Writing ability tested according to the 7th-grade standard
Hindi Writing Test (Urban)
Writing ability tested according to the 10th-grade standard
Passing Criteria
Qualifying in nature. Passing marks: 30 out of 100
Exam Pattern
Stage
Test Elements
Physical Test
1 Mile Run, High Jump, Long Jump, and 16 lbs / 10 lbs Shot Put
Writing Ability Test
Hindi writing test of 100 marks (Qualifying)
Technical Skill Test
100 marks test strictly for Urban Technical candidates (Qualifying)
Selection Process
Stage Sequence
Activity
Stage 1
Physical Standard and Efficiency Test
Stage 2
Hindi Writing Ability Examination
Stage 3
Technical Efficiency Test (Only for applicable Urban Technical candidates)
Stage 4
Document Verification, Medical Examination, and Police Character Verification
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Pay Attribute
Information
Job Nature
Volunteer member of an organization; not a salaried permanent government job
Duty Allowance
Duty allowance is paid strictly at government-determined rates
Total Salary
Allowances are paid purely based on the number of days deployed on active duty
How to apply
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Visit the JAP-IT portal directly or access the notice at deoghar.nic.in.
Step 2
Ensure you fully satisfy the eligibility requirements before starting; only one application per candidate is accepted.
Step 3
Fill out all the required personal, educational, and ID details flawlessly; incorrect entries will result in automatic rejection.
Step 4
Upload a recent colored photograph and your clear signature.
Step 5
Self-attest and attach all necessary educational, caste, and online residential certificates.
Step 6
Verify all entered details carefully, as corrections are only allowed once before payment.
Step 7
Pay the Rs. 200 fee via the online payment gateway to successfully submit your application.
