Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda has released an official notification for the recruitment of 446 Home Guards Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Overview

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Residential: Rural – Permanent resident of the applied block in Godda district; Urban – Resident of Godda urban area
• Educational: Rural – Minimum 7th pass; Urban – Minimum 10th pass
• Physical Standards: Height Male 162 cm (157 cm SC/ST), Female 148 cm; Chest Male only 79 cm (76 cm SC/ST)
• Technical (Urban only): Relevant certificate/experience in specified trades

Physical Standards

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

• Minimum Age: 19 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Application Fee

• UR / BC-I / BC-II: ₹200.
• SC / ST: ₹100

Selection Process

• Physical Efficiency Test: Includes a 1-mile run, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
• Hindi Writing Ability Test: A qualifying exam (100 marks, 30 passing) to test writing skills at the 7th grade level for Rural and 10th grade level for Urban applicants.
• Technical Proficiency Test: (For Urban Technical applicants only) A qualifying exam (100 marks, 30 passing).
• Bonus Marks: Additional marks are awarded for national/state level sports achievements and higher educational qualifications for government employees

General Information / Instructions

• Home Guard is a voluntary organization; allowance paid only for days on duty
• 50% posts reserved for women (including 5% for divorced/abandoned/widows within women quota)
• 50% urban posts for technically skilled candidates
• Separate online applications for Rural and Urban Home Guard
• Vacancies may be changed without prior notice

How to Apply

• Application Method: ONLINE ONLY via https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
• Apply ONLINE separately for Rural and Urban categories
• Application Period: From December 20, 2025, to January 30, 2026
• Upload self-attested copies of residence certificate, birth proof, educational certificates, caste certificate (if required), technical certificates (if applying for technical post)
• Required Documents (Self-Attested): Residential certificate, Caste certificate (if applicable), Educational certificates, Birth certificate (or 7th/10th certificate with DOB), and a recent color passport photo with signature

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