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 2026Â Overview
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Recruitment 2026Â Vacancy DetailsÂ
Eligibility Criteria
Residential: Rural – Permanent resident of the applied block in Godda district; Urban – Resident of Godda urban area
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
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Important Links
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Recruitment 2026Â – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
446 (421 Rural + 25 Urban).
Q2. What are the types of Home Guard posts?
Rural Home Guard and Urban Home Guard.
Q3. What is the age limit?
19 to 40 years as on 01.01.2025.
Q4. What is the minimum education for Rural Home Guard?
Q5. What is the minimum education for Urban Home Guard?