Overview
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar has released a recruitment notification for the post of Rural Home Guard and Urban Home Guard (457 vacancies). Eligible candidates with 7th Pass (Rural), 10th Pass (Urban) can apply online before 1 December 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar
- Qualification
- 7th Pass (Rural), 10th Pass (Urban)
- Vacancies
- 457
- Advertisement No
- 01/2026
- Posted
- 30 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 1 December 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 1 December 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 1 December 2026 |
| Physical Test Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Hindi Writing Test Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Technical Skill Test Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Merit List Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
Important Links
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, local residence, age and physical standards applicable to Rural or Urban Home Guard positions.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026 for Rural and Urban Home Guard applicants. Age Criteria: Details Minimum Age: 19 Years Maximum Age: 40 Years Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026 Age Proof: Birth Certificate Issued by Competent Authority The advertisement does not provide a separate category-wise age relaxation table.
Salary
Home Guard members are volunteers and do not hold regular Government employee status. Selected candidates receive a duty allowance at Government-prescribed rates when deployed. Particulars: Details Service Type: Voluntary Home Guard Service Regular Government Job: No Payment Type: Duty Allowance Allowance Amount: As per Applicable Government Rates Fixed Monthly Salary: Not Specified Initial Enrolment Period: 4 Years Re-enrolment after the initial four-year period is governed by the applicable Jharkhand Home Guard rules.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 100 for all applicants, payable through the online payment gateway. Category: Fee All Candidates: Rs. 100 Payment Mode: Online The online application will be accepted only after successful fee payment. Candidates should retain the payment confirmation.
Selection Process
Physical Test, Hindi Writing Test and Technical Skill Test (Where Applicable)
How to Apply
• Visit the official website at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. • Locate the Home Guard Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Latehar district. • Read the notification and verify the education, age, residence and physical eligibility conditions. • Open the online application facility during the advertised period. • Enter personal information, date of birth, contact details and address. • Select the eligible Rural or Urban Home Guard category. • Select the block or urban area for which the residence condition is satisfied. • Enter educational qualifications and applicable technical skills or experience. • Upload the prescribed self-attested supporting certificates. • Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and signature. • Enter the accepted identity document details as requested. • Review the application carefully. • Pay the Rs. 100 application fee through the online payment gateway. • Submit the completed application by 1 December 2026. • Save the application acknowledgement and fee payment details for future reference. Important: Only one application per candidate is permitted. Multiple applications from different blocks or urban areas may result in cancellation of candidature.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload self-attested documents supporting their eligibility and applicable reservation or bonus marks. • Residential certificate issued by the competent authority. • 7th Pass certificate for Rural Home Guard. • 10th Pass certificate for Urban Home Guard. • Valid date-of-birth certificate. • Caste certificate, if applicable. • Technical qualification or experience certificate for Urban Technical Home Guard. • Employment certificate for eligible serving Government employees. • Sports achievement certificate, if claiming bonus marks. • Certificate for eligible divorced, abandoned or widowed women, where applicable. • Recent passport-size colour photograph. • Candidate signature. • Accepted identity document details, as required by the portal.
Important Instructions
• The advertisement announces 457 Home Guard positions in Latehar district. • There are 446 Rural and 11 Urban Home Guard positions. • Online applications are scheduled from 17 November to 1 December 2026. • The minimum qualification is 7th Pass for Rural and 10th Pass for Urban Home Guard. • Local residence requirements are mandatory. • The prescribed age limit is 19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026. • The application fee is Rs. 100. • Only one application per applicant is accepted. • Selection includes physical tests, Hindi writing ability and an applicable technical skill test. • Eligible candidates may receive additional sports achievement marks. • Selected candidates must undergo the prescribed Home Guard training. • The initial enrolment duration is four years. • Home Guard service is voluntary and does not guarantee regular Government employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026 - Apply Online for 457 Posts?
Notification Date: 30 October 2026; Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026; Application Start Date: 17 November 2026; Application Last Date: 1 December 2026; Notification Release Date: 30 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 17 November 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 1 December 2026; Physical Test Date: WILL ANNOUNCE; Hindi Writing Test Date: WILL ANNOUNCE; Technical Skill Test Date: WILL ANNOUNCE; Merit List Date: WILL ANNOUNCE
What is the application fee?
Rs. 100
What is the age limit?
19 to 40 Years
What is the selection process?
Physical Test, Hindi Writing Test and Technical Skill Test (Where Applicable)