Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2025: Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2025 PDF has been officially released for 737 Home Guard vacancies in the Rural and Urban blocks. The online application process for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 will begin on 18th November 2025 at the official website https://jhpolice.gov.in/. Candidates interested in serving the state can check eligibility, age limit, physical standards, and application details below.

Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2025 Out
The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Dumka has released Advt. No. 01/2025 for the recruitment of Home Guards. The notification provides complete details regarding the vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, physical standards, and important dates. Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying online.
Jharkhand Notification 2025 PDF – Click to Download
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Ranchi |
| Post Name | Home Guard (Rural & Urban) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 737 |
| Apply Online Dates | 18th Nov to 2nd Dec 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | 7th / 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 19 to 40 years |
| Selection Process | Physical Fitness, Hindi Writing & Technical Test |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2025 Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 737 Home Guard posts across Rural and Urban blocks of Jharkhand. Out of these, 1276 vacancies are for Rural areas and 338 vacancies for Urban areas, divided equally between male and female candidates.
| Category | Rural Block | Urban Block |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 638 | 169 |
| Female | 638 | 169 |
| Total | 1276 | 338 |
Jharkhand Home Guard Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements set by the Jharkhand Home Defence Corps.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 7th Pass (Rural Block) / 10th Pass (Urban Block) |
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) | 19 to 40 years |
| Domicile | Must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand |
Physical Standard Test (PST) 2025
According to the official notification, candidates must meet the following physical measurement criteria:
For Male Candidates
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/BC | 162 cm | 79 cm |
| SC/ST | 157 cm | 76 cm |
For Female Candidates
| Category | Height |
|---|---|
| All Categories | 148 cm |
Selection Process for Jharkhand Home Guard 2025
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) – Includes 1-mile run, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
- Hindi Writing Test – 100 marks, qualifying in nature (minimum 30 marks required).
- Technical Skill Test – Conducted only for Urban Technical Home Guard candidates (100 marks, 30 marks minimum qualifying).
- Medical Examination and Police Verification – Final stage before joining.
After successful completion of training, candidates will receive an official Home Guard Enrollment Certificate.
- The first stage of the selection process is the Physical Standard test, which includes a 1-mile run, long jump, high jump, and shot put. Candidates who pass the Physical Test will be selected to take the Hindi Writing test.
- The second stage of the selection process is the Hindi Writing Test for 100 marks. This test checks writing skills at the 7th standard for Rural Home Guards and the 10th standard for Urban Home Guards. The test is only to qualify, not for ranking. Candidates need at least 30 marks to pass.
- The third stage of the selection process is a technical skills test will be conducted only for Urban technical skilled Home Guard candidates. Only those who pass both the Physical Test and the Hindi Writing Test can take this test. The test is just to qualify. It has a total of 100 marks, and you need at least 30 marks to pass.
- The final merit list will be prepared after qualifying both the physical standard test, the Hindi writing test and the urban technical skill test. The candidates who pass the medical examination and character verification by the police will be considered eligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹200/- |
Fees can be paid through online payment gateways while submitting the form.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 5th November 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 18th November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2nd December 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
Steps to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website https://jhpolice.gov.in/.
- Click on the “Recruitment” tab.
- Find the Home Guard Recruitment 2025 link.
- Fill in all required details and upload scanned documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference.
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Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2025 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025?
A total of 737 vacancies have been announced for Home Guard posts.
Q2. When will the online application for Jharkhand Home Guard 2025 start?
The application process will start on 18th November 2025.














