Overview
The organization has released a recruitment notification for the post of Rural Home Guard; Urban Home Guard (199 (Rural 111, Urban 88) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Qualification
- Post: Qualification Required Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th pass Urban Home Guard: Minimum Matric (10th) pass
- Vacancies
- 199 (Rural 111, Urban 88)
- Advertisement No
- 01/2026
- Last date to apply
- 11-12-2026
Important Dates
| Online application starts | 27-11-2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 11-12-2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 01-01-2026 |
| Apply Online for Bokaro Home Guard 2026 | Opens 27-11-2026, closes 11-12-2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Post: Qualification Required Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th pass Urban Home Guard: Minimum Matric (10th) pass
Age Limit
The age limit for both posts is 19 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026. A self-attested copy of the date of birth certificate issued by the competent authority is required. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.
Selection Process
Selection follows the procedure fixed by the selection committee in light of the Home Department, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi notification no. 5442 dated 20.10.2014. The stages are: physical test, Hindi writing ability test, technical proficiency test (technically skilled urban candidates only), merit list, medical examination and police character verification, and basic training.
How to Apply
• Detailed information on applying online is available at http://recruitment.Jharkhand.gov.in, the website provided by JAP IT, Ranchi. • Apply online on that website from 27 November 2026 to 11 December 2026. Rural and Urban Home Guard applications are submitted separately in the prescribed form. • Fill in every detail asked for in the online form according to the eligibility. • Give the details of one of these: voter ID card, driving licence, PAN card or Aadhaar card. Aadhaar card is desired. • Upload the self-attested certificates, a passport-size colour photo and the signature. • Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 (one hundred rupees) through the online payment gateway on the website. The application is treated as finally accepted only after payment.
Important Instructions
• Only one application is accepted from a candidate. Applying from a block or urban area other than one's own may lead to cancellation at any stage. • Giving any wrong information will lead to legal action and the candidature may be cancelled at any stage, with no claim allowed. • Previously enrolled Home Guards whose 4-year bond ends are re-enrolled under paragraph 6 of the Rules. • The provisions of the Jharkhand Home Guard (Volunteer) Rules, 2014 will prevail in any doubt or error. • The application period and the advertisement may be amended. • For help with the form, email JAP IT, Ranchi at [email protected] or contact the NIC office, Bokaro or the District Commandant office, Jharkhand Home Guard, Bokaro. • All information and the result will be published on https://bokaro.nic.in or in daily newspapers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 199 Posts in Bokaro District?
Online application starts: 27-11-2026; Last date to apply online: 11-12-2026; Age reckoned as on: 01-01-2026; Apply Online for Bokaro Home Guard 2026: Opens 27-11-2026, closes 11-12-2026
What is the application fee?
Rs. 100
What is the age limit?
19 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026
What is the selection process?
Selection follows the procedure fixed by the selection committee in light of the Home Department, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi notification no. 5442 dated 20.10.2014. The stages are: physical test, Hindi writing ability test, technical proficiency test (technically skilled urban candidates only), merit list, medical examination and police character verification, and basic training.