The Office of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Garhwa has released Advertisement No. 01/2025 for 810 Home Guard vacancies, including 800 Rural posts and 10 Urban posts in the Garhwa district. The online application form is available on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, and candidates can submit their applications from 26 December 2025 to 24 January 2026.
This recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a disciplined public-service volunteer role with deployment-based duty allowance and 4-year enrollment tenure.
Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2025 — Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Garhwa |
| Department | Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 810 Posts |
| Rural Home Guard | 800 Posts (400 Male + 400 Female) |
| Urban Home Guard | 10 Posts (5 Male + 5 Female) |
| Enrollment Tenure | 4 Years |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Application Dates | 26 Dec 2025 – 24 Jan 2026 |
Source: Official notification issued by Garhwa Administration
Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2025 — Block-Wise Rural Posts
The recruitment notification includes detailed block-wise vacancy distribution, as shown in the official document on Page-2
| Block | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garhwa | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Meral | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Ramna | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| Bishunpura | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Dhurki | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| Bhavnathpur | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Bardiha | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Ketar | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Ranka | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Buxarahi | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| Chiniya | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Dandai | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Others… | — | — | — |
- Total Rural Vacancies = 800
- Urban Vacancies = 10 (5 Male + 5 Female)
- Grand Total = 810 Posts
Who Can Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must be:
- Residents of Garhwa district
- Belonging to the concerned rural block or urban area
- Physically fit and disciplined
- Ready to serve as volunteer duty force when deployed
Rural applicants must be local residents of the same block, as clearly stated in the notification on Page-3
Jharkhand Home Guard Eligibility Criteria 2025
Residence Requirement
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | Permanent resident of same block |
| Urban Home Guard | Resident of Garhwa urban area |
Residential certificate must be issued by a competent authority.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
- Minimum: 19 Years
- Maximum: 40 Years
Proof of age certificate is mandatory.
Educational Qualification
| Post Type | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | Minimum 7th Pass |
| Urban Home Guard | Minimum 10th (Matric) Pass |
Jharkhand Home Guard Physical Standards 2025
| Measurement | Gen/OBC/BC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| Height (Male) | 162 cm | 157 cm |
| Height (Female) | 148 cm | 148 cm |
| Chest (Male) | 79 cm | 76 cm |
Relaxation available for eligible categories.
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Marks & Events
The selection board will conduct:
- 1-Mile Run
- High Jump
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
Detailed PET scoring tables are provided on Page-4 of the notification
1-Mile Run (Rural & Non-Technical Urban)
| Time | Marks |
|---|---|
| ≤ 5 min (Male) / ≤ 8 min (Female) | 20 |
| Above this | Not Qualified |
Hindi Writing Ability Test
- Rural: 7th Level
- Urban: 10th Level
- Total Marks: 100
- Qualifying: 30 Marks
Technical Skill Test (Urban — Technical Posts)
Applicable for candidates having:
- IT / Computer skills
- Technical expertise
- Medical / Driving / Electrical trades
Bonus Marks / Additional Weightage
Extra marks awarded for:
- National / State Level Sports Certificates
- Higher Education (Urban Applicants)
| Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate | 10 |
| Graduate | 8 |
| Intermediate | 6 |
| Matric | 4 |
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Jharkhand Home Guard Apply Online — Step-by-Step Process
- Visit
- Fill Online Application Form
- Upload Self-Attested Documents:
- Photograph & Signature
- Residential Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Certificates
- DOB Proof
- Aadhaar / DL / PAN
- Pay Application Fee: ₹100
- Submit Form
Important Dates — Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 26 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 January 2026 |
| Exam / PET Date | To be notified via newspapers |
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