Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026: 772 Posts (Applications Closed)
Published
- Posts
- 772
- Last date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass
- Location
- Deoghar district, Jharkhand
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 26 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
Jharkhand Home Guard, Deoghar is hiring 772 Home Guard volunteers for Deoghar district, in both rural and urban categories. Rural posts need a 7th pass, and urban posts need a 10th pass. Online applications close on 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Apply through recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in and keep your proof documents ready before you start.
Who Should Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026
People with a 7th pass (rural) or 10th pass (urban) who are aged 19 to 40 on 1 January 2026, and who can meet the height and chest standards; urban technical posts suit those with a trade or professional skill such as nursing, computer operation or electrical work.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Home Guard is a voluntary role, not a regular government job. Apply only if you are ready to serve without salary.
- Rural applicants must be permanent residents of the block they apply from, and must upload a self-attested residence certificate.
- Apply for only one block or urban area. Applying for more than one can get your candidature cancelled at any stage.
- Upload all certificates self-attested. Certificates issued after the application date are not accepted.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
झारखंड होम गार्ड, देवघर द्वारा देवघर जिले में होम गार्ड की भर्ती (विज्ञापन संख्या 01/2026) निकाली गई है। इसमें कुल 772 पद हैं, जिनमें ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों के लिए 635 और शहरी क्षेत्रों के लिए 137 पद शामिल हैं। आवेदन के लिए न्यूनतम आयु 19 वर्ष और अधिकतम आयु 40 वर्ष (1 जनवरी 2026 के अनुसार) है, तथा ग्रामीण पद के लिए न्यूनतम शैक्षणिक योग्यता 7वीं पास और शहरी पद के लिए 10वीं पास है। ऑनलाइन आवेदन recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in पर किए जा सकते हैं, और आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 26 अक्टूबर 2026 है, शाम 5:00 बजे तक। आवेदन शुल्क ₹100 है।
Download the Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Application starts | 11 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 26 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Published on this site | 23 Oct 2026 |
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 772
| Block | Male | Female | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Sadar | 32 | 32 | 64 | ||
| Mohanpur | 39 | 39 | 78 | ||
| Karon | 33 | 32 | 65 | ||
| Palojori | 23 | 24 | 47 | ||
| Sarath | 28 | 28 | 56 | ||
| Margomunda | 49 | 49 | 98 | ||
| Sarwa | 25 | 26 | 51 | ||
| Senarayadhadi | 52 | 52 | 104 | ||
| Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 | ||
| Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 | ||
| Total | 318 | 317 | 635 | ||
| Urban Home Guard vacancies (Deoghar and Madhupur urban areas) | |||||
| Urban area | Male | Female | Technical | Non-technical | Total |
| Deoghar Urban | 41 | 41 | 21 male / 20 female | 20 male / 21 female | 82 |
| Madhupur Urban | 27 | 28 | 14 male / 14 female | 13 male / 14 female | 55 |
| Total | 68 | 69 | 35 male / 34 female | 33 male / 35 female | 137 |
| Women | 50 per cent of posts in each category |
|---|---|
| Divorced/deserted/widowed women | 5 per cent of women's posts |
The 50 per cent women's posts and the 5 per cent reserved for divorced, deserted or widowed women are within the total vacancies, not additional to them.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Rural: minimum 7th pass
- Urban: minimum 10th (matriculation) pass, plus technical qualification for technical category
Age Limit
19 to 40 years (as on 1 Jan 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jan 2026; upper limit 40 years, minimum 19.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Other Conditions
- Rural: permanent resident of the block applied from
- Urban: general resident of Deoghar urban area
- Height and chest standards apply (male 162 cm general/OBC/BC, 157 cm SC/ST; female 148 cm)
Posts located in: Jharkhand. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| All candidates | ₹100 |
|---|
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Home Guards receive a daily allowance at the government-fixed rate for each day of duty, not a monthly salary. The notice gives no fixed pay level or basic pay figure.
As printed in the notification: Daily allowance at government-fixed rate for days of duty; not regular salary.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026 Selection Process
- Physical efficiency test
- Hindi writing test (qualifying, 30/100)
- Technical proficiency test for urban technical category (qualifying, 30/100)
- Merit list and document verification
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026
- Apply online at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in between 11.10.26 and 26.10.26 up to 5:00 PM
- Pay fee through online payment gateway
- Upload recent colour photo and signature
Required Documents
- Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN or driving licence details
- Self-attested residence, education, age and caste certificates (if applicable)
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What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (4 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I am a student in my final year?
The notification does not say.
Do I need a technical certificate for the rural post?
No. The technical qualification applies only to the urban technical category.
Is there a written exam for all posts?
The notice lists a Hindi writing test for all candidates, and a technical proficiency test for urban technical posts. Exam dates will be announced later in newspapers.
Does the notice say whether I can apply from another state?
The notification does not say. Rural applicants must be permanent residents of the block they apply from.
Abbreviations on This Page
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Jharkhand Home Guard, Deoghar. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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