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Recruiting authorityJharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar
Last successful check11 Nov 2026
Last date30 Apr 2026
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  • Updated March 31, 2026 05:21 PM
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  • Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released under Advertisement No. 01/2026 for new enrollment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) in Deoghar district of Jharkhand. A total of 772 vacancies have been announced (Rural Grih Rakshak: 634 + Urban Grih Rakshak: 138).
  • 50% posts are reserved for women in both categories. Out of women-reserved posts, 5% are further reserved for divorced/separated/widowed women. Candidates aged 19 to 40 years (as on 01.01.2026) who are permanent residents of Deoghar district with minimum 7th pass (Rural) or Matric (10th) pass (Urban) qualification can apply. Online applications for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 will be accepted through the JAP-IT portal. Application fee is ₹200/-.
  • Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully to check post-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, physical standards, selection process, duties & responsibilities, and other important instructions before applying online. The direct links to download the official notification PDF and apply online are provided below in this article.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruitment NameJharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026
OrganisationJharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar
Post NameGrih Rakshak (Home Guard) – Rural & Urban
Total Vacancies772
Nature of EngagementVoluntary (Honorarium as per government rate per duty day)
Essential QualificationRural: Minimum 7th Pass Urban: Minimum Matric (10th) Pass
Age Limit19–40 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Application ModeOnline only (through JAP-IT portal)
Application Fee₹200/- (Non-refundable)

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details

CategoryRural Grih RakshakUrban Grih RakshakTotal
Total Posts634138772
  • Note: 50% posts reserved for women in both categories. 5% of women-reserved posts reserved for divorced/separated/widowed women.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

EventsImportant Dates
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility01 January 2026
Online Application Start Date30-03-2026
Last Date of Online Application30-04-2026
Physical / Written / Technical Test DateTo be notified later through newspapers

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

MeasurementMale (General/OBC/BC)Male (SC/ST)Female (All Categories)
Height162 cm157 cm148 cm
Chest79 cm (General/OBC/BC) 76 cm (SC/ST)--
  • Residential Qualification
  • Rural Grih Rakshak: Candidate must be a permanent resident of the concerned block of Deoghar district from where he/she is applying.
  • Urban Grih Rakshak: Candidate must be a general resident of the urban area of Deoghar district.
  • Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): 19 to 40 years.
  • Educational Qualification
  • Rural Grih Rakshak: Minimum 7th Pass.
  • Urban Grih Rakshak: Minimum Matric (10th) Pass.
  • Physical Standards (same for both Rural & Urban)
  • Technical Proficiency (only for Urban Technical Grih Rakshak candidates): Candidate must possess skill in any technical field and should have worked/self-employed with technical knowledge in any office. Technical fields include: Doctor, Engineer, Advocate, Teacher, Nurse, Computer Operator, Driver (H.M.V./L.M.V.), Cook, Carpenter, Cobbler, Washerman, Barber, Electrician, Gardener, Plumber, etc.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

  • ₹200/- (to be paid online through payment gateway at the time of submission).

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

TestMaleFemale
Running (1 Mile)05 min or less → 20 marks 05–06 min → 10 marks More than 06 min → Disqualified08 min or less → 20 marks 08–10 min → 10 marks More than 10 min → Disqualified
High JumpMinimum 4 ft → 5 marks 4'–4'3" → 6 marks 4'3"–4'6" → 7 marks 4'6"–4'9" → 8 marks 4'9"–5' → 9 marks 5' & above → 10 marksMinimum 3 ft → 5 marks 3'–3'3" → 6 marks 3'3"–3'6" → 7 marks 3'6"–3'9" → 8 marks 3'9"–4' → 9 marks 4' & above → 10 marks
Long JumpMinimum 12 ft → 5 marks 12'–13' → 6 marks 13'–14' → 7 marks 14'–15' → 8 marks 15'–16' → 9 marks 16' & above → 10 marksMinimum 9 ft → 5 marks 9'–10' → 6 marks 10'–11' → 7 marks 11'–12' → 8 marks 12'–13' → 9 marks 13' & above → 10 marks
Shot Put16 lb – Minimum 16 ft → 10 marks10 lb – Minimum 16 ft → 10 marks
  • Selection will be done through the following stages:
  • Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying + Merit)
  • Hindi Writing Ability Test (Qualifying, 100 marks, minimum 30 marks)
  • Technical Proficiency Test (only for Urban Technical candidates – Qualifying, 100 marks, minimum 30 marks)
  • Document Verification & Medical Examination
  • Basic Training (after selection)
  • Physical Efficiency Test Details
  • For Rural / Non-Technical Urban Grih Rakshak
  • For Urban Technical Grih Rakshak (relaxed standards) Slightly relaxed physical standards as mentioned in the notification.

Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

  • Visit the official JAP-IT website (link will be provided in local newspapers).
  • Register and fill the online application form separately for Rural or Urban Grih Rakshak.
  • Upload recent colour photograph, signature, domicile certificate, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹200/- online.
  • Submit the application and take printout of the submitted form & payment receipt for future reference.
  • One candidate can submit only one application. Multiple applications will be rejected.

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Q2. How many vacancies are there in Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026?

  • A total of 772 vacancies have been notified, including 634 posts for Rural Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) and 138 posts for Urban Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) in Deoghar district of Jharkhand.

Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for Jharkhand Rural and Urban Home Guard Deoghar 2026?

  • For Rural Home Guard, candidates must be permanent residents of the concerned block of Deoghar with minimum Class 7th pass, while Urban Home Guard applicants must be residents of Deoghar urban area with at least Matric (10th) pass qualification.

Q5. What is the age limit for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026?

  • The age limit for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026 is 19 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026 for all categories, as specified in the official advertisement.

Q7. What are the physical standards for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Recruitment 2026?

  • The minimum height requirement is 162 cm for General/OBC/BC males, 157 cm for SC/ST males and 148 cm for all female candidates, with minimum chest measurement of 79 cm (76 cm for SC/ST) for male candidates only.

Q8. What is the selection process for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026?

  • The selection process includes Physical Efficiency Test, Hindi Writing Ability Test, Technical Proficiency Test for urban technical posts, followed by document verification, medical examination and basic training for finally selected candidates.

Q9. What is the application fee for Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar Online Form 2026?

  • Candidates have to pay a non‑refundable application fee of ₹200 online through the JAP‑IT portal at the time of submitting the Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar application form.

Q10. Is Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar 2026 a regular government job with salary?

  • Jharkhand Home Guard Deoghar engagement is voluntary and Home Guards receive fixed honorarium as per government rates for duty days, but it is not a regular salaried government job or a guaranteed means of livelihood.
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