Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 722 Posts, Check Eligibility & Other Details Here
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 has been released by Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar. Interested candidates can apply online for 722 Home Guard Posts from October 11, 2026. Check this article to know more about its eligibility, vacancies, and other details.
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Key Points
- JGRV Deoghar announces 772 Home Guard vacancies for 2026 recruitment.
- Online applications open from Oct 11, 2026, to Oct 26, 2026.
- Applicants aged 19-40 (as of Jan 1, 2026) need 7th/10th pass.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, has released a notification for 772 Home Guard vacancies in Deoghar district. This includes 635 Rural and 137 Urban Home Guard posts. Candidates aged 19 to 40 years as of 01 January 2026, who are permanent residents of the relevant Deoghar block or urban area, can apply. Rural Home Guard candidates must be at least 7th class pass, while Urban Home Guard candidates must be Matric (10th) pass. The online application process will run from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, through the official website. This article gives full details on eligibility, dates, and how to apply.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Candidates can find all the information about the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 in the table given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) – Rural & Urban |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 772 (635 Rural + 137 Urban) |
| Job Type | Voluntary Enrolment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Age Limit | 19 to 40 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | 7th Pass (Rural), Matric/10th Pass (Urban) |
| Job Location | Deoghar District, Jharkhand |
| Official Website | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in / deoghar.nic.in |
Jharkhand Home Guard Notification PDF
The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, has released a notification for 772 Home Guard vacancies in Deoghar district. Candidates who want to apply must check the official notification PDF given below:
| Jharkhand Home Guard Notification PDF |
Jharkhand Home Guard 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must check the complete eligibility criteria listed below to avoid any last-minute issues:
Nationality
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Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Domicile
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Candidates must be permanent/ordinary residents of the relevant Deoghar block or urban area they are applying for.
Age Limit
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The Minimum age is 19 years
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The Maximum age is 40 years
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Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Educational Qualification
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Rural Home Guard: Candidates must have passed at least 7th class.
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Urban Home Guard: Candidates must have passed 10th Class.
Physical Standards
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Candidates must meet the physical eligibility criteria (height, chest, and other standards) as prescribed in the official notification.
Jharkhand Home Guard 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 772 vacancies have been announced for Deoghar district, comprising 635 Rural Home Guard posts and 137 Urban Home Guard posts.
Urban Home Guard Vacancies
| Urban Area | Male | Female | Technical (M/F) | Non-Technical (M/F) | Total |
| Deoghar Urban | 41 | 41 | 21 / 20 | 20 / 21 | 82 |
| Madhupur Urban | 27 | 28 | 14 / 14 | 13 / 14 | 55 |
| Total | 68 | 69 | 35 / 34 | 33 / 35 | 137 |
Rural Home Guard Vacancies
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| Rural Home Guard (10 blocks combined) | 318 | 317 | 635 |
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