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| Recruiting authority | Jharkhand Home Guard Vahini (झारखण्ड गृह रक्षा वाहिनी), Ramgarh |
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| Last successful check | 12 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated April 21, 2026 04:58 PM
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- Jharkhand Home Guard Vahini, Ramgarh has published the Home Guard / Grih Rakshak Notification 2026 on Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 284 Home Guard (Rural and Urban) positions. Candidates within the age range of 19 to 40 years and holding Class 7th Pass (for Rural Home Guard) or Matriculation / 10th Pass (for Urban Home Guard) are eligible to apply online at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The application process will be active from 07 May 2026 to 04 June 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
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Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Overview
- The Jharkhand Home Guard Vahini is a voluntary organisation functioning under the Home Department of Jharkhand Government. Home Guards are voluntary members who are deployed on duty as per necessity and paid allowances at the rate determined by the Government for the number of working days of deployment. This is not a permanent or salaried government job. The recruitment drive for Ramgarh district covers both Rural Home Guards (Gramin Grih Rakshak) across 6 blocks and Urban Home Guards (Shahri Grih Rakshak) across 2 urban areas (Technical and Non-Technical). The enrollment is done for a period of 4 years as per the Jharkhand Home Guard (Volunteer) Rules, 2014. Online applications are to be submitted at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, and the printed application along with documents must be submitted at the District Commandant Office, Ramgarh.
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- A total of 284 vacancies have been announced for Ramgarh district - 213 posts for Rural Home Guards (Gramin Grih Rakshak) across 6 blocks, and 71 posts for Urban Home Guards (Shahri Grih Rakshak) across 2 urban areas. In both Rural and Urban categories, 50% of posts are reserved for women candidates.
- (क) Rural (Gramin) Home Guard Vacancies - 213 Posts (Block-wise)
- (ख) Urban (Shahri) Home Guard Vacancies - 71 Posts
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfil all the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026. The eligibility criteria include domicile, age, educational qualification, physical standards, and technical proficiency (for Urban Technical candidates).
- Domicile (Aawasiya): For Rural Home Guards - the applicant must be a permanent resident of the block of Ramgarh district from which they are applying. An online residential certificate issued by the competent authority of the State Government must be attached as a self-attested photocopy. For Urban Home Guards - the applicant must be a general resident of the urban area of Ramgarh district, supported by an online residential certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): Minimum 19 years and Maximum 40 years. Self-attested photocopy of the date of birth certificate issued by the competent authority must be attached.
- Educational Qualification: For Rural Home Guards - minimum Class 7th Pass. For Urban Home Guards - minimum Matriculation (Class 10th) Pass. Self-attested photocopy of the educational certificate issued by the competent authority must be attached.
- Physical Standards (same for both Rural and Urban candidates):
- Technical Proficiency (only for Urban Technical Home Guard candidates): The applicant must be skilled in various technical fields and should be working/self-employed in a related office/establishment with technical knowledge. The following occupations are generally considered technically qualified - Doctor, Engineer, Advocate, Teacher, Nurse, Computer Operator, Typist, Licensed Driver (HMV/LMV), Cook, Carpenter, Cobbler, Washerman, Barber, Electrician, Gardner, Plumber, etc. Self-attested photocopy of the proof certificate issued by the competent authority must be attached.
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- The age limit for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01.01.2026. The minimum age is 19 years and the maximum age is 40 years for both Rural and Urban Home Guard categories. Candidates must submit a self-attested photocopy of the date of birth proof certificate issued by a competent authority along with their application. No separate age relaxation has been mentioned in the notification for reserved categories; however, the age limit specified is for all candidates as on the cut-off date.
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- The application fee for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 is ₹100/- (One Hundred Rupees) for all categories. The fee must be paid compulsorily through the link provided on the official website https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. No other mode of payment is accepted. Candidates must ensure they pay the application fee while submitting the online application. The application fee payment is mandatory to complete the application process.
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Salary / Allowance
- Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) are voluntary members of the Jharkhand Home Guard Vahini and are not entitled to a regular salary. They are paid allowances at the rate determined by the Government of Jharkhand for the number of working days on which they are deployed on duty as per requirement.
- This is not a salaried government job or a means of regular livelihood. The number of days of deployment and the applicable allowance rate are determined by the organisational requirement and the Home Department of Jharkhand Government from time to time. Candidates must clearly understand this voluntary nature of service before applying.
Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- The selection process for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 is based on the guidelines of the Home Department, Jharkhand Government, Ranchi vide Notification No. 5442 dated 20.10.2014. The selection consists of a Physical Test, a Hindi Writing Ability Test, and a Technical Proficiency Test (for Urban Technical candidates only).
- After all tests are completed, a merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in all the tests combined, and selection will be made against the available vacancies. Selected candidates will be required to undergo medical examination and police character verification.
- After being found medically fit and cleared in character verification, selected candidates will be given basic Home Guard training at Headquarters, Jharkhand Home Guard Vahini, Ranchi. On successful completion of training, they will be enrolled as Home Guards and issued an enrollment certificate as per provisions.
- (क) Physical Test (Sharirik Janch Pariksha): Consists of 1 Mile Run, High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put. Marks are awarded as follows:
- (i) For Rural Home Guards and Non-Technical Urban Home Guard candidates:
- (ii) For Technical Urban Home Guard candidates:
- Hindi Writing Ability Test (Hindi Lekhan Kshamata Pariksha): Candidates who pass the Physical Test will appear in the Hindi Writing Ability Test. For Rural Home Guards, writing ability will be assessed at the level of Class 7, and for Urban Home Guards at the level of Class 10. This is a qualifying test. Maximum marks: 100; Pass marks: 30.
- Technical Proficiency Test (only for Urban Technical candidates): Candidates who pass the Physical Test and Hindi Writing Ability Test will appear in the Technical Proficiency Test. This is also a qualifying test. Maximum marks: 100; Pass marks: 30.
- Sports Bonus Marks: Candidates who have been awarded at the National or State level in sports competitions will be given additional bonus marks as follows:
- Bonus Marks for Government Servants: Government servants are eligible for enrollment as Urban Home Guards up to 10% of total Urban vacancies. They will be given bonus marks based on educational qualification as follows: Post-Graduate - 10 marks, Graduate - 8 marks, Intermediate - 6 marks, Matriculation - 4 marks.
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026
- Eligible candidates must apply online only at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, which is made available by JAP IT, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- The online application window is open from 07/05/2026 to 04/06/2026. The application fee of ₹100/- must be paid through the link provided on the website. Rural Home Guards and Urban Home Guards must fill in separate prescribed application formats. In the online application, candidates must upload a self-attested proof certificate, a recent passport-size colour photograph, and their signature.
- After successfully submitting the online application, the printout (along with all attachments) must be submitted at the District Commandant Office, Ramgarh from 08/05/2026 to 05/06/2026. Only one application per candidate will be accepted; in case of multiple applications, the candidature will be automatically cancelled. Candidates must provide two photo identity proofs (from Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card/Aadhar Card) in the online application form.
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
- Read all instructions carefully and ensure eligibility before applying
- Fill in the online application form accurately with all required details
- Upload self-attested proof certificate, passport-size colour photograph, and signature
- Pay the application fee of ₹100/- through the prescribed online link on the website
- Take a printout of the successfully submitted online application (6 copies for Rural / as required for Urban)
- Submit the printout with all required document attachments at District Commandant Office, Ramgarh from 08/05/2026 to 05/06/2026
- Submit only one application; multiple applications will lead to automatic cancellation
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Home Guard service is voluntary and not a salaried government job.
- Enrollment is for 4 years as per Jharkhand Home Guard (Volunteer) Rules, 2014.
- 50% of posts are reserved for women in both Rural and Urban categories.
- 5% of women-reserved posts are for eligible divorced/deserted/widowed women candidates.
- 50% of Urban posts are for technically skilled candidates.
- Government servants can be enrolled up to 10% of total Urban Home Guard vacancies.
- One application per candidate only; multiple applications will be automatically cancelled.
- Any incorrect information in the online application will result in automatic cancellation.
- Physical/Written Test date and venue will be communicated through daily newspapers.
- SC/ST candidates are entitled to relaxation in physical measurements with valid caste certificate.
- All disputes regarding enrollment are governed by the Jharkhand Home Guard (Volunteer) Rules, 2014.
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 and how are they divided?
- Jharkhand Home Guard Vahini, Ramgarh has released 284 Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) vacancies, comprising 213 Rural Home Guard posts across 6 blocks and 71 Urban Home Guard posts (Technical & Non‑Technical) across 2 urban areas, with 50% reservation for women in both Rural and Urban categories.
Q3. What is the nature of engagement and salary/allowance for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh posts?
- Home Guard is a voluntary, honorary service, not a permanent or salaried government job; enrolled Home Guards are paid duty‑based allowances at rates fixed by the Jharkhand Government only for the days they are deployed on duty, and there is no fixed monthly salary or regular livelihood guarantee.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Rural and Urban Home Guards in Ramgarh?
- For Rural Home Guard (Gramin Grih Rakshak), the minimum qualification is Class 7th pass, while for Urban Home Guard (Shahri Grih Rakshak), the minimum qualification is Matriculation/Class 10th pass from a recognised board.
Q5. What is the age limit for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
- As on 01 January 2026, the minimum age is 19 years and the maximum age is 40 years for both Rural and Urban Home Guards, similar to other district Home Guard notifications in the state.
Q7. What are the physical standards (height and chest) for Jharkhand Home Guard Ramgarh recruitment?
- Indicative state Home Guard norms apply: male candidates of General/OBC/BC categories must have a minimum height of 162 cm and chest 79 cm (unexpanded), while SC/ST males require 157 cm height and 76 cm chest; female candidates of all categories require a minimum height of 148 cm, with no chest measurement.
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