Jharkhand Home Guard Corps, Garhwa has officially announced a large recruitment drive for 810 Home Guard posts for the year 2026. This recruitment includes Rural and Urban Home Guard positions. Candidates who have passed 7th class or 10th (Matric) are eligible to apply online. The online application process starts on 26 December 2025 and will remain open until 24 January 2026 through the official recruitment portal of Jharkhand Government.
Jharkhand Home Guard Garhwa Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Jharkhand Home Guard Corps, Garhwa has released Advertisement No. 01/2025 inviting applications from eligible local residents. Selected candidates will undergo physical tests, document verification, and training before final appointment.
Recruitment Highlights
- Organization: Jharkhand Home Guard Corps, Garhwa
- Post Name: Home Guard (Rural & Urban)
- Total Vacancies: 810 Posts
- Advertisement Number: 01/2025
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy Details 2026
Rural Home Guard Vacancies
A total of 800 posts are reserved for Rural Home Guards across various blocks of Garhwa district. Each block has equal vacancies for male and female candidates.
Key blocks include Garhwa, Meral, Ramna, Nagar, Dhurki, Bhawnathpur, Kharaundhi, Ranka, Bargarh, Vishunpura, and others.
- Male: 400
- Female: 400
- Total Rural Posts: 800
Urban Home Guard Vacancies
- Male: 05
- Female: 05
- Total Urban Posts: 10
Grand Total Vacancies: 810 Posts
Eligibility Criteria for Jharkhand Home Guard 2026
Educational Qualification
- Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th Pass
- Urban Home Guard: Minimum 10th (Matric) Pass
Residential Requirement
- Rural candidates must be permanent residents of the respective block in Garhwa district
- Urban candidates must be residents of urban areas within Garhwa district
Physical Standards
- Height (Male)
- General/OBC/BC: 162 cm
- SC/ST: 157 cm
- Height (Female)
- All Categories: 148 cm
- Chest (Male only)
- General/OBC/BC: 79 cm
- SC/ST: 76 cm
Technical Qualification (For Technical Urban Home Guard Only)
Candidates with skills such as electrician, driver, firefighter, nurse, teacher, computer operator, or similar technical expertise may apply for technical posts.
Age Limit for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Age: 19 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Jharkhand Government rules.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹100
- Payment Mode: Online only through the recruitment portal
- Fee is non-refundable
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 26 December 2025
- Online Application Last Date: 24 January 2026
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (Running, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put)
- Hindi Writing Test (Qualifying only)
- Technical Skill Test (Only for technical urban posts)
- Merit List Preparation
- Medical Examination
- Character Verification
- Basic Training
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
- Complete online registration with valid details
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload passport size photograph, signature, and required certificates
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 online
- Submit the application before the last date
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
Final Note
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. Only online applications submitted within the prescribed dates will be accepted. This is a good opportunity for eligible local candidates seeking government service under Jharkhand Home Guard Corps.