The last date to apply is 4 days away – 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 inviting online applications for 772 provisional Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) posts – 635 Rural and 137 Urban – across Deoghar district. The online application window is open from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. Candidates who are permanent or ordinary residents of the relevant block or urban area in Deoghar district and meet the age and educational requirements should apply before the deadline.
Important: As stated explicitly in the official notification, enrolment as a Home Guard is a voluntary service, not a salaried government job. Enrolled Home Guards receive a duty allowance at government-prescribed rates only for the days they are actually deployed on duty. Only candidates willing to serve on this voluntary basis should apply.
Important Note
1. The last date to apply is 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The application is only complete after the Rs. 100 fee is successfully paid online.
2. This is a voluntary enrolment with no fixed monthly salary. Home Guards receive a duty allowance only for days actually deployed on duty. Do not apply expecting a regular government pay cheque.
3. The 772 vacancies are provisional and may be increased, decreased or modified without prior notice. Candidates may apply from only one block or urban area. A second application can lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) – Rural and Urban |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 772 (635 Rural + 137 Urban) – Provisional |
| Age Limit | 19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Qualification | 7th pass (Rural); Matric / 10th pass (Urban) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 |
| Allowance | Duty allowance at government-prescribed rates (no fixed salary) |
| Job Type | Voluntary Enrolment |
| Job Location | Deoghar District, Jharkhand |
| Application Start Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | deoghar.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | September 2026 |
| Application Opens | 11 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| PET / Written / Technical Test Date | To be announced through newspapers and deoghar.nic.in |
Vacancy Details
(a) Rural Home Guard – Block-wise (Total: 635)
| 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 |
| Sarwan | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| Senarayadhari | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Total | 318 | 317 | 635 |
(b) Urban Home Guard — Area-wise (Total: 137)
| 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 |
Reservation Provisions
- 50% of posts in both categories are reserved for women.
- In the Urban category, 50% of vacancies are earmarked for technically skilled candidates. If suitable candidates are not available in one sub-category, vacancies shift to the other.
- Of the women’s quota, 5% is reserved for eligible divorced, deserted or widowed women. If unavailable, these revert to the general women’s quota.
Eligibility Criteria
Residence
- Rural Home Guard: Must be a permanent resident of the same Deoghar block from which applying. A self-attested residence certificate from the competent authority is required.
- Urban Home Guard: Must be an ordinary resident of the urban area of Deoghar district. A self-attested residence certificate is required.
Age Limit
19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026. The notification does not specify a separate upper age relaxation for reserved categories.
Educational Qualification
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | 7th class pass |
| Urban Home Guard | Matric (10th class) pass |
Physical Standards
| Parameter | Male (General/OBC/BC) | Male (ST/SC) | Female (All) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 cm | 157 cm | 148 cm |
| Chest | 79 cm | 76 cm | Not specified in notification |
Candidates seeking relaxation in physical standards must attach a caste certificate from the competent authority.
Technical Eligibility (Urban Technical Posts Only)
Candidates applying for technically skilled Urban Home Guard vacancies must be skilled in a technical field and either employed in a related office or self-employed with relevant technical knowledge. The notification recognises the following categories: doctor, engineer, advocate, lecturer/professor, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed driver (HMV/LMV), cook, carpenter, cobbler, washerman, barber, electrician, gardener, plumber and similar trades. A technical proficiency certificate from the competent authority is required.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 100 |
Fee is payable through the online payment gateway at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The application is considered complete only after successful fee payment.
Allowance (Not a Salary)
There is no fixed monthly salary. Enrolled Home Guards receive a duty allowance at rates prescribed by the government, paid only for the days they are actually deployed on duty. This is a voluntary organisation; enrolment is not a means of livelihood.
Selection Process
Selection is conducted under Home Department, Government of Jharkhand notification No. 5442 dated 20 October 2014 and covers the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Comprising a 1-mile race, high jump, long jump and shot put. Separate scoring standards apply for Rural/Non-Technical Urban candidates and Technically Skilled Urban candidates, with separate benchmarks for male and female candidates. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifying standard in any event are disqualified.
- Hindi Writing Ability Test (Qualifying): For candidates clearing the PET. Rural candidates are tested at 7th-class level; Urban candidates at 10th-class level. Full marks: 100; qualifying marks: 30.
- Technical Skill Test (Qualifying — Urban Technical candidates only): For those clearing the PET and Hindi Writing Test. Full marks: 100; qualifying marks: 30.
- Merit List, Document Verification, Medical Examination and Police Verification: A merit list is drawn up after all tests. Selected candidates undergo certificate verification, medical fitness check and police character verification.
- Basic Training and Enrolment: Selected candidates undergo basic Home Guard training on orders from JGRV Headquarters, Ranchi, and are formally enrolled on successful completion.
PET Scoring: Rural and Non-Technical Urban Candidates
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Race | Up to 5 min: 20 marks; 5–6 min: 10 marks; over 6 min: disqualified | Up to 8 min: 20 marks; 8–10 min: 10 marks; over 10 min: disqualified |
| High Jump | Min 4 ft: 5 marks, up to 5 ft and above: 10 marks | Min 3 ft: 5 marks, up to 4 ft and above: 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Min 12 ft: 5 marks, up to 16 ft and above: 10 marks | Min 9 ft: 5 marks, up to 13 ft and above: 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 lb, minimum 16 ft | 10 lb, minimum 10 ft |
PET Scoring: Technically Skilled Urban Candidates
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Race | Up to 6 min: 20 marks; 6–8 min: 10 marks; over 8 min: disqualified | Up to 8 min: 20 marks; 8–12 min: 10 marks; over 12 min: disqualified |
| High Jump | Min 3.5 ft: 5 marks; 4 ft and above: 10 marks | Min 2.5 ft: 5 marks; 3 ft and above: 10 marks |
| Long Jump | Min 9 ft: 5 marks; 10 ft and above: 10 marks | Min 6 ft: 5 marks; 7 ft and above: 10 marks |
| Shot Put | 16 lb, minimum 12 ft | 10 lb, minimum 8 ft |
Bonus Marks for Sports Achievers
| Level | 1st Position | 2nd Position | 3rd Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6 marks | 4 marks | 2 marks |
| State | 3 marks | 2 marks | 1 mark |
Provision for Government Servants (Urban Home Guard Only)
Government servants may be enrolled as Urban Home Guards up to 10% of total Urban vacancies. Marks are awarded based on qualification:
| Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate | 10 |
| Graduate | 8 |
| Intermediate | 6 |
| Matric | 4 |
How to Apply Online
- Go to recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Select the correct form — Rural Home Guard or Urban Home Guard. These are separate forms.
- Fill in all personal, educational and identity details completely. Partial entries are not accepted.
- Upload a recent colour photograph and signature as specified.
- Provide details of one identity document — Aadhaar Card (preferred), Voter ID, Driving Licence or PAN Card.
- Pay the Rs. 100 fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit before 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The application is final only after successful fee payment.
Important Instructions
- Apply from only one block or urban area. Multiple applications will be cancelled.
- All certificates (educational, residence, technical, age, sports, caste for relaxation) must be issued before the date of application and must be self-attested.
- Incorrect information can lead to cancellation at any stage without any redress.
- Urban technical candidates who do not pass the Technical Skill Test will have their candidature cancelled.
- Results and updates will be published on the NIC Deoghar website.
- Providing false information is an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- PET and test dates and venues will be announced through daily newspapers and deoghar.nic.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website (Deoghar NIC) | Click Here |
FAQs
What is Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026?
It is Advertisement No. 01/2026 by Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, inviting online applications for 772 provisional Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) posts — 635 Rural and 137 Urban — across Deoghar district.
What is the last date to apply for Deoghar Home Guard 2026?
26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
What is the salary for Jharkhand Home Guard?
There is no fixed monthly salary. This is a voluntary enrolment. Home Guards receive a duty allowance at government-prescribed rates only for days actually deployed on duty.
What is the age limit for Deoghar Home Guard Recruitment 2026?
19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
What is the educational qualification required?
Minimum 7th class pass for Rural Home Guard and minimum Matric (10th class) pass for Urban Home Guard.
Can I apply for both Rural and Urban Home Guard?
No. A candidate can apply from only one block or urban area. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 100, payable online through the payment gateway at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
What is the selection process?
Physical Efficiency Test, followed by a qualifying Hindi Writing Ability Test, a qualifying Technical Skill Test (Urban technical candidates only), and then merit list preparation, document/medical/police verification and basic training before enrolment.
Disclaimer
This article is based on Advertisement No. 01/2026 issued by Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, and the official notification PDF available at deoghar.nic.in, updated as of 22 October 2026. The 772 vacancies are provisional and subject to revision without prior notice, as stated in the notification. PET and test dates will be announced separately. Check deoghar.nic.in and daily newspapers for updates. JobShouter is not associated with Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini or the Jharkhand government. This article is for informational purposes only.
