The Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the enrolment of 772 Home Guards (Grih Rakshak) across Rural and Urban categories in Deoghar district. The online application window opens on 11 October 2026 and closes on 26 October 2026. Before applying, it’s important to understand what Home Guard enrolment actually involves — it’s a voluntary service, not a conventional salaried government post. This article covers the complete details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, and how to apply.

1. Recruitment Overview

Particular	Details
Recruiting Body	Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar
Advertisement Number	01/2026
District Covered	Deoghar, Jharkhand
Post	Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) — Rural and Urban
Total Vacancies	772 (provisional)
Nature of Engagement	Voluntary enrolment, not a regular salaried government post
Mode of Application	Online only
Official Portal	recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in

Important — understand what this role is before applying: Home Guard is a voluntary organisation, and enrolled members are its volunteers. Selected candidates do not receive a regular monthly salary. Instead, they receive a government-prescribed duty allowance only for the days they are actually called for deployment. This is fundamentally different from a typical salaried police or government job, and candidates should factor this in before applying.

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification released	September 2026
Online application start	11 October 2026
Online application close	26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Age reckoning date	1 January 2026

3. Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 772 (provisional), split across two categories:

Category	Vacancies
Rural Home Guard	635
Urban Home Guard	137
Total	772

Women’s reservation: 50% of posts are reserved for women in both Rural and Urban categories. Within these women-reserved posts, 5% are further reserved specifically for divorced, separated, or widowed women.

Note: These vacancy figures are provisional. The recruiting authority may increase, decrease, or modify the numbers without prior notice.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Category	Minimum Qualification
Rural Home Guard	7th Class pass
Urban Home Guard	Matriculation (10th Class) pass

Residency Requirement

Candidates must be permanent/ordinary residents of the relevant area:

• Rural Home Guard applicants must be residents of the concerned rural block within Deoghar district.
• Urban Home Guard applicants must be residents of the urban area of Deoghar, with a valid, self-attested residence certificate issued by the competent authority.

Age Limit

• 19 to 40 years, as on 1 January 2026.
• Age relaxation is applicable as per the Jharkhand Home Guard Rules for eligible categories.

Identity Proof

Candidates must provide details of one valid ID proof — Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN Card. Aadhaar is the preferred document.

5. Selection Process

The selection process for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 includes:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — assessing physical fitness as per prescribed standards.
2. Hindi Writing Test — a basic test of written Hindi proficiency.
3. Technical Skill Test — applicable where relevant to the specific role or category.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact physical standards (height, chest, running requirements) and the detailed marking/qualifying criteria for each stage.

6. Nature of Engagement & Allowance

Since Home Guard enrolment is voluntary, it does not carry a fixed monthly salary in the way a typical government job would. Instead:

• Enrolled Home Guards receive a government-prescribed daily duty allowance, paid only for the days they are actually deployed for duty.
• This makes the role fundamentally different from a regular salaried post, and total earnings depend on how frequently a Home Guard is called for deployment.

7. Application Fee

Fee
₹100

• Fee is payable online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• The application is considered complete only after successful fee payment.

8. How to Apply

1. Visit the official recruitment portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
2. Select the appropriate application form — Rural Home Guard or Urban Home Guard — based on your eligibility.
3. Enter all required personal, residential, educational, and identity details accurately and completely — partial entries can lead to rejection.
4. Upload a recent colour photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
5. Upload your residence/domicile certificate, educational certificates, and caste certificate (if applicable).
6. Enter the details of your chosen identity document — Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN Card (Aadhaar preferred).
7. Pay the ₹100 application fee through the online payment gateway.
8. Review all details carefully, then submit the application.
9. Download and keep a printout of the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference.

Important: Only one application is allowed per candidate. Submitting multiple applications will lead to rejection.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

10. Official Links

Resource	Link
Official Notification – Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 01/2026)	Download PDF
Official Application Portal	recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in

Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm the exact physical standards, block-wise vacancy details, and selection criteria before applying. Remember that Home Guard is a voluntary role with a duty-based allowance, not a fixed-salary government post.