Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 457 Posts

Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 457 Home Guard posts. Online applications are open from November 17, 2026, to December 1, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their forms online at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.

Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar, has officially announced the recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment drive aims to enrol candidates for Rural and Urban Home Guard positions in Latehar district.

Candidates who meet the educational, physical, and residential requirements can submit their online applications between November 17, 2026, and December 1, 2026. The selection process involves a physical test, a Hindi writing ability test, a technical skill test (for technical posts), and subsequent verification stages.

Candidates interested in other state-level opportunities can also explore the latest JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 notification for administrative vacancies in Jharkhand.

Latest Updates on Jharkhand Home Defence Corps Enrolment

The official notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026 was issued on October 31, 2026. The online registration portal opens on November 17, 2026, and will accept applications until December 1, 2026.

The schedule for the physical examination is to be released. Candidates are advised to monitor the official recruitment portal regularly for updates on the physical efficiency test dates.

Candidates can also refer to the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 for 772 Posts for details about a separate Home Guard recruitment drive announced earlier

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Highlights

The table below provides a concise overview of the primary details concerning this recruitment drive in Latehar district. Candidates can check key information such as vacancy numbers, application dates, and the official website.

Vacancy Details for Latehar District

A total of 457 vacancies are available across Latehar district. The posts are divided between rural blocks and urban areas. Exactly 50% of the total vacancies are reserved for women, with a 5% sub-quota within the women's earmarked vacancies reserved for eligible divorced, deserted, and widowed women.

The post-wise distribution of vacancies across Latehar district is presented below:

Candidates interested in other uniformed services in the state can also review the Jharkhand Police Constable Recruitment details. Its selection process includes physical measurement and efficiency tests, although the eligibility and selection rules differ from Home Guard enrolment.

Eligibility and Selection Stages

Candidates applying for Rural Home Guard posts must have passed Class 7 and hold permanent residency in the applied block of Latehar district. Urban Home Guard (Non-Technical) applicants must have passed Class 10 and reside in the notified urban area. Urban Technical applicants must possess a Class 10 qualification along with relevant technical skills. The age calculation date is January 1, 2026, while the minimum and maximum age limits are to be released.

The selection stages are conducted in the following order:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes a 1-mile race, high jump, long jump, and shot put. Exceeding prescribed maximum timings leads to disqualification.

2. Hindi Writing Ability Test: Total marks are 100, with a qualifying mark of 30 (evaluated at Class 7 level for Rural posts and Class 10 level for Urban posts).

3. Technical Skill Test: Total marks are 100, with a qualifying mark of 30 (applicable only for Urban Technical Home Guard posts).

4. Merit List: Prepared according to the prescribed selection criteria.

5. Medical Examination & Character Verification: Mandatory verification before enrolment.

6. Training: Successful candidates undergo prescribed Home Guard training.