Vacancies: 772 · Gender: Male 386 / Female 386 · Posts: Rural & Urban Home Guard · Type: Honorary / Volunteer · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹100 (all categories) · Apply: 11 October 2026–26 October 2026 · Remuneration: Duty allowance for days deployed · Selection: PET + Hindi writing + technical test · Location: Deoghar district, Jharkhand
Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar, has opened a fresh online window for Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) enrolment in Deoghar district. Advertisement No. 01/2026 covers 772 seats: 635 Rural and 137 Urban. Applications will be accepted only on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in from 11 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (5:00 PM).
This is volunteer enrolment under the Home Department, Government of Jharkhand, not a regular police vacancy. Duty allowance is paid only for days you are actually called out. Rural applicants must live in the same Deoghar block they apply from. Urban applicants must be ordinary residents of Deoghar or Madhupur urban area.
An earlier online window for the same advertisement ran from 30 March to 31 May 2026 and is now closed. The current notice on the Deoghar district recruitment page lists 11–26 October 2026 as the live dates. If you already applied in March–May, confirm with the District Commandant’s office before paying the fee again.
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Who Should Apply?
- Class 7 pass + permanent resident of one Deoghar block → Rural Home Guard (Gramin Grih Rakshak) – 635 seats
- Matric / Class 10 pass + ordinary resident of Deoghar or Madhupur town → Urban Home Guard, Non-Technical – 68 seats
- Matric / Class 10 pass + technical skill certificate (doctor, engineer, advocate, lecturer, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed HMV/LMV driver, cook, carpenter, cobbler, washerman, barber, electrician, gardener, plumber or similar) → Urban Home Guard, Technical – 69 seats
- Women candidates from the same block or urban area → 50% of Rural and Urban seats are earmarked for women
- Divorced, deserted or widowed women → 5% of the women quota (unfilled seats go back to the general women quota)
- National or State-level sportspersons → extra marks on the PET merit (not a separate quota)
- Serving government employees applying for Urban seats → can be enrolled up to 10% of Urban vacancies, with extra marks for higher education. Keep an NOC ready from the office head.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates who are not permanent residents of the same Deoghar block they pick for a Rural form
- Candidates who are not ordinary residents of Deoghar / Madhupur urban area for an Urban form
- Anyone below 19 or above 40 years as on 01 January 2026
- Rural applicants below Class 7; Urban applicants below Matric
- A second form from another block or urban area (only one application is accepted)
| Factor | Rural Home Guard | Urban Home Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 635 | 137 |
| Minimum education | Class 7 pass | Matric / Class 10 pass |
| Residence | Permanent resident of that block | Ordinary resident of that urban area |
| Technical split | Not applicable | 69 Technical + 68 Non-Technical |
| PET standard | Full Rural / Non-Technical norms | Relaxed norms for Technical stream |
| Extra test | Hindi writing (Class 7 level) | Hindi writing (Class 10 level) + technical test for Technical stream |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Committee sign-off on notice | 03–05 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 11 October 2026 |
| Online application closes | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age cut-off | 01 January 2026 |
| PET / Hindi writing / technical test | To be notified later in newspapers |
| Result publication | NIC Deoghar website |
🔄 Fresh window: the March–May 2026 dates on the archived NIC notice are over. Use only 11–26 October 2026 for this cycle.
Quick Overview – JGRV Deoghar Home Guard 2026
- Organisation: Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar
- Parent department: Home Department, Government of Jharkhand
- Sector: Defence & Police (civil defence / auxiliary force)
- Notification Number: Advertisement No. 01/2026
- Posts: Home Guard / Grih Rakshak – Rural and Urban
- Total seats: 772 (635 Rural + 137 Urban)
- Job Location: Deoghar district, Jharkhand (block-wise Rural; Deoghar & Madhupur Urban)
- Job Type: Honorary / Volunteer enrolment
- Mode: Online only
- Official Website: Deoghar district recruitment page
- Apply Portal: Jharkhand recruitment portal
- Last Date: 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
- Apply Online: Apply for Deoghar Home Guard 2026 on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in (opens on 11 October 2026)
- Notification PDF: Download Deoghar Home Guard Advertisement 01/2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – JGRV Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Deoghar’s 772 seats are split by block and by town, not by a central caste roster printed in this advertisement. Senarayadhari (104) and Margomunda (98) hold the largest Rural blocks. Urban seats are fewer and split between technical and non-technical work. Fifty per cent of both streams are reserved for women.
Vacancies are provisional. The notice says the numbers can be revised, reduced or increased without prior notice.
Rural Home Guard – 635 seats
| Block | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Sadar | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Mohanpur | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| Karon | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| Palojori | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Sarath | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| Margomunda | 49 | 49 | 98 |
| Sarwan | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| Senarayadhari (Sonaraithari) | 52 | 52 | 104 |
| Devipur | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Madhupur Rural | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Total Rural | 318 | 317 | 635 |
Qualification: Class 7 pass. Residence: permanent resident of that same block, with a self-attested residential certificate.
Urban Home Guard – 137 seats
| Urban area | Male | Female | Technical (M / F) | Non-Technical (M / F) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoghar Urban | 41 | 41 | 21 / 20 | 20 / 21 | 82 |
| Madhupur Urban | 27 | 28 | 14 / 14 | 13 / 14 | 55 |
| Total Urban | 68 | 69 | 35 / 34 | 33 / 35 | 137 |
Qualification: Matric / Class 10 pass. Technical seats also require a skill certificate from a competent authority. If enough technical or non-technical candidates are not found, the two Urban pools can fill each other.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Minimum | Maximum | Cut-off date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All candidates named in the notice | 19 years | 40 years | 01 January 2026 |
The advertisement prints only this 19–40 band. It does not print extra years for SC, ST, OBC, BC or women. Do not assume a higher ceiling unless a later official circular says so.
Examples:
✅ A 39-year-old candidate born on 02 January 1986 — eligible (within the 40-year limit as on 01 January 2026).
❌ A 41-year-old candidate born on 01 January 1985 — not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Home Guard Duty Allowance in Deoghar?
JGRV Deoghar pays duty allowance only for days you are deployed, at rates fixed by the Government of Jharkhand. Advertisement No. 01/2026 is explicit: this is not a salaried government job and not a source of regular livelihood.
✅ Confirmed in the notice: volunteer force; allowance for working days actually assigned; no monthly pay scale printed.
❓ Not specified in Advt. 01/2026: the exact rupee rate, DA, HRA, NPS, pension or uniform grant.
After Resolution No. 4596 dated 10 August 2024, state practice and later district reporting cite about ₹1,088 per duty day. If you are called for 26 days, that is about ₹28,288 for that month. If you are not called, that month’s allowance can be zero.
Treat ₹1,088 as an indicative state rate, not a figure printed in this PDF. Confirm the current rate from the District Commandant, Deoghar, before you plan household income.
There is no 7th CPC Level, no HRA city class and no in-hand “salary slip” in this enrolment.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹100 |
Pay only through the online payment gateway on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in while submitting the form. The form is treated as submitted only after the fee is credited. The notice does not mention any refund or category-wise exemption.
How to Apply?
Applications are online only. Rural and Urban forms are separate. Submit one form from one block or one urban area.
- From 11 October 2026, open the Jharkhand recruitment portal for Deoghar Home Guard 2026.
- Choose Rural or Urban enrolment and the exact block / urban area that matches your residence certificate.
- Fill every field asked in the online form. Upload a recent colour photo and signature. Resize files first with our Photo & Signature Resizer.
- Upload self-attested certificates issued before the application date (residence, education, age proof, caste for physical-standard relaxation, sports, technical skill).
- Enter one ID: Aadhaar (preferred), voter ID, driving licence or PAN.
- Pay ₹100 on the same gateway and submit. Save the acknowledgement/receipt.
Suggested (not stated as a mandatory format in the notice): keep PDF uploads small and check the preview before final submission.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying from a neighbouring block because “Deoghar district is enough.” Rural enrolment is block-specific.
- Filing both Rural and Urban forms, or two blocks. Only one application is accepted; extras can be cancelled at any stage.
- Using a residence or caste certificate issued after the application date.
- Choosing the Urban Technical stream without a valid trade certificate, then failing the technical test.
- Paying the fee but not completing the final submission. The notice says the form is complete only after fee credit.
देवघर होम गार्ड भर्ती 2026 – 772 ग्रामीण और शहरी पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
झारखण्ड गृह रक्षा वाहिनी, देवघर ने विज्ञापन संख्या 01/2026 के तहत देवघर जिले में 772 गृह रक्षक सीटों पर नामांकन खोला है। 635 सीटें ग्रामीण प्रखण्डों की हैं और 137 सीटें देवघर तथा मधुपुर शहरी क्षेत्र की हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 11 अक्टूबर 2026 से 26 अक्टूबर 2026 शाम 5:00 बजे तक recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in पर होंगे। यह स्वयंसेवी नामांकन है, नियमित पुलिस नौकरी नहीं।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
ग्रामीण सीट के लिए उसी प्रखण्ड का स्थायी निवासी और कम-से-कम सातवीं पास होना चाहिए। शहरी सीट के लिए देवघर या मधुपुर शहरी क्षेत्र का सामान्य निवासी और मैट्रिक पास होना चाहिए। आधी सीटें महिलाओं के लिए हैं। तलाकशुदा, परित्यक्ता या विधवा महिलाओं के लिए महिला कोटे का 5 प्रतिशत रखा गया है। उम्र 01 जनवरी 2026 को 19 से 40 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए।
भत्ता और चयन क्या हैं?
तैनाती के कार्य-दिवसों पर सरकार द्वारा निर्धारित दर से भत्ता मिलता है। विज्ञापन में मासिक वेतन नहीं लिखा है। चयन शारीरिक जाँच (एक मील दौड़, ऊँची कूद, लंबी कूद, शॉट पुट), हिंदी लेखन परीक्षा और शहरी तकनीकी अभ्यर्थियों की दक्षता परीक्षा पर आधारित है। साक्षात्कार का उल्लेख नहीं है।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
पोर्टल पर एक ही प्रखण्ड या एक ही शहरी क्षेत्र से एक फॉर्म भरें। शुल्क 100 रुपये है। प्रमाणपत्र आवेदन तिथि से पहले के और स्व-अभिप्रमाणित होने चाहिए। परीक्षा तिथि बाद में अखबारों में आएगी। परिणाम NIC देवघर की वेबसाइट पर प्रकाशित होगा। विस्तृत विज्ञापन deoghar.nic.in पर है।
How Are Home Guards Selected?
Selection follows Home Department, Government of Jharkhand Notification No. 5442 dated 20 October 2014, as applied by the Deoghar enrolment committee.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 1-mile run, high jump, long jump, shot put
- Hindi writing ability test – qualifying (100 marks, pass 30)
- Technical skill test – Urban Technical stream only, qualifying (100 marks, pass 30)
- Merit list as per the 2014 notification
- Certificate verification, medical examination and police character verification
- Basic training at Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini Headquarters, Ranchi, then enrolment certificate
No interview stage is mentioned in the current notification. Hindi writing and the technical test are qualifying gates. Merit is based on PET performance plus notified bonus marks.
Physical standards (same for Rural and Urban)
| Measurement | Male (General / OBC / BC) | Male (ST / SC) | Female (all) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 cm | 157 cm | 148 cm |
| Chest | 79 cm | 76 cm | Not specified |
Caste certificate from a competent authority is mandatory if you claim the ST/SC height or chest relaxation. Check your numbers on the Physical Standards Calculator.
PET – Rural and Urban Non-Technical
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1-mile run | ≤5 min = 20 marks; 5–6 min = 10 marks; over 6 min = fail | ≤8 min = 20 marks; 8–10 min = 10 marks; over 10 min = fail |
| High jump | Min 4 ft = 5 marks, up to 5 ft+ = 10 marks | Min 3 ft = 5 marks, up to 4 ft+ = 10 marks |
| Long jump | Min 12 ft = 5 marks, up to 16 ft+ = 10 marks | Min 9 ft = 5 marks, up to 13 ft+ = 10 marks |
| Shot put | 16 lb, minimum 16 ft | 10 lb, minimum 10 ft |
PET – Urban Technical (relaxed)
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1-mile run | ≤6 min = 20 marks; 6–8 min = 10 marks; over 8 min = fail | ≤8 min = 20 marks; 8–12 min = 10 marks; over 12 min = fail |
| High jump | Min 3.5 ft = 5 marks; 4 ft+ = 10 marks | Min 2.5 ft = 5 marks; 3 ft+ = 10 marks |
| Long jump | Min 9 ft = 5 marks; 10 ft+ = 10 marks | Min 6 ft = 5 marks; 7 ft+ = 10 marks |
| Shot put | 16 lb, minimum 12 ft | 10 lb, minimum 8 ft |
Sports bonus (added after PET): National 1st / 2nd / 3rd = 6 / 4 / 2 marks; State 1st / 2nd / 3rd = 3 / 2 / 1 mark.
Urban government servants: extra marks by education (Postgraduate 10, Graduate 8, Intermediate 6, Matric 4), subject to a 10% cap of Urban seats.
Hindi writing: Class 7 standard for Rural, Class 10 standard for Urban. Qualifying only.
PET dates and venues will be published in newspapers. Results go up on the NIC Deoghar site.
Why Does Deoghar Home Guard Matter?
Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini is the state Home Guard force under the Home Department of Jharkhand. In Deoghar, it works with the district police and civil administration on law-and-order support, festival crowd control (including the Shravani mela rush), disaster duty and local watch-and-ward. Enrolment is done district by district, which is why this page is a Jharkhand local drive, not an all-India police exam.
The force is a volunteer auxiliary. That is the honest limit. You are not joining Jharkhand Police as a Constable. Absorption into regular police, if it happens at all, is a separate recruitment. Duty days can be uneven outside peak festival or emergency months. Candidates still search “Deoghar Home Guard bharti” because the education bar is Class 7 or Matric, half the seats are for women, and the posting stays inside their own block or town.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
The closest tabs most Deoghar candidates have open are Jharkhand Police Constable / JSSC uniformed drives and Home Guard notices from neighbouring Dumka, Jamtara or Godda. Those police exams ask for a higher written score and usually a 10th or 12th pass. This JGRV window is local, physical-first and volunteer. It is not a substitute for a Constable badge.
Best fit: physically fit Deoghar residents who want auxiliary security work near home, can live with irregular call-outs, and are not treating this as their only income. Women from Senarayadhari, Margomunda and Mohanpur should look closely. Those blocks hold the thickest Rural lists and a 50% women’s share.
Skip this if you need a fixed monthly salary, NPS or a clear promotion ladder. Also skip if you live in Giridih, Dumka or another district and hoped “Jharkhand Home Guard” meant statewide posting. The residence rule will stop the form.
Practical tip: Train the 1-mile run to finish inside 5 minutes (men, Rural/Non-Technical) or 8 minutes (women) before the newspaper date drops. The run is the only event that can disqualify you outright. Jumps and shot put only grade the people who already cleared the clock.
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What Documents Are Required for Jharkhand Govt Jobs?
Keep self-attested copies issued before the application date:
- Residential certificate for the exact block (Rural) or urban area (Urban)
- Class 7 or Matric certificate, as applicable
- Age proof
- Caste certificate if claiming ST/SC height or chest relaxation
- Technical / trade certificate (Urban Technical)
- National or State sports certificate, if claiming bonus marks
- Aadhaar (preferred) or voter ID / driving licence / PAN
- Recent colour photograph and signature
- For Urban government employees: office-head NOC details as asked on the form
- For divorced / deserted/widowed women: document that supports that status
Document alert: a certificate dated after you click submit can be treated as invalid. Rural applicants should match the block name on the residence certificate with the block they select on the portal, character for character.
Service Conditions
The notice describes Home Guards as volunteer members of a volunteer organisation. You may be called for duty when required. Allowance is for those working days only.
The Jharkhand Home Guards Act, 2005, as amended in 2016, separately provides that a Home Guard is required to serve for four years including training and may be called out up to 60 years of age. That statutory frame is not reprinted as a contract clause in Advt. 01/2026. Read the enrolment certificate you receive after Ranchi training for the exact terms that bind you.
False particulars can lead to cancellation at any stage and action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
What Happens After Selection?
- Your name appears on the merit list published through the NIC Deoghar channel after PET and the qualifying tests.
- You attend certificate verification with original residence, education, caste, sports and skill papers.
- You go through medical examination and police character verification.
- On a favourable report, Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini Headquarters, Ranchi issues orders for basic Home Guard training.
- After you complete training, the district issues a fresh enrolment certificate.
- You then wait to be called for duty in your block or urban area. Pay follows duty days, not a monthly payroll.
Based on similar district Home Guard cycles, expect several months between the form and the first training batch. There is no published bond amount in this advertisement.
Contact & Helpline
Office: District Commandant (Jila Samadeshta), Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar
Committee chair: Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman, Home Guard Nav-Namankan Samiti, Deoghar
Member: Superintendent of Police-cum-Member, same committee
Results and notices: deoghar.nic.in
Application portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
The advertisement tells candidates facing form or notice problems to contact the District Commandant’s office, Deoghar. A public helpline number is not printed in the PDF.
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Important Links – JGRV Home Guard 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download Deoghar Home Guard Advertisement 01/2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply for Deoghar Home Guard 2026 (opens 11 October 2026) |
| District recruitment page | View current Deoghar Home Guard notice on NIC Deoghar |
| Official district website | Visit the Deoghar district website for results and updates |
FAQs – JGRV Home Guard 2026
What is the last date to apply for Deoghar Home Guard 2026?
26 October 2026, 5:00 PM. The portal opens on 11 October 2026. The notice allows later amendment of dates, but no extension is published as of 14 September 2026. Submit a day early if the gateway slows down on the last evening.
What is the age limit for JGRV Home Guard?
19 to 40 years as of 01 January 2026. The PDF does not print extra years for reserved categories. If you are 41 on that cut-off, do not assume a relaxation. Use the Age Eligibility Calculator before paying the fee.
Is there an exam for Deoghar Home Guard, or is it interview-based?
No interview is mentioned. You face a physical test, a qualifying Hindi writing paper, and a qualifying technical test if you pick the Urban Technical stream. Merit comes from PET and notified bonus marks, then document, medical and police checks.
What is the salary of a Home Guard in Deoghar?
There is no fixed monthly salary in this advertisement. You receive duty allowance only for days deployed. State practice after the August 2024 revision often cites about ₹1,088 per duty day. Confirm the live rate locally. No duty day means no allowance that day.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for this enrolment?
No. Rural seats need a Class 7 pass certificate and Urban seats need a Matric certificate, both issued before the application date. The notice does not allow a result-awaited undertaking in place of the pass certificate.
Is Deoghar Home Guard a permanent government job?
No. This is volunteer enrolment in a volunteer force. You are not appointed as a regular Constable, and the notice says it is not a salaried livelihood. Four-year service liability under the State Home Guard Act is a separate statutory frame, not a pensionable police post.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
No. Rural forms need a permanent resident certificate of that Deoghar block. Urban forms need ordinary residence in Deoghar or Madhupur town. A Ranchi, Dumka or Bihar certificate will not match the residence column.
Where will I be posted if I get selected?
Inside the same block (Rural) or the same urban area (Urban) you applied from. This is district enrolment, not a statewide cadre with a preference form. Expect festivals, traffic and assistance duty with the local police and administration.
Is there a physical test for Home Guard in Jharkhand?
Yes. Every candidate runs one mile and attempts the high jump, long jump and shot put. Missing the run cut-off means disqualification. Height and chest are measured first. Technical Urban candidates get slightly easier PET marks, not a waiver.
How do I check my Deoghar Home Guard application status?
Use the acknowledgement generated on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in after fee payment. Exam dates come through newspapers. Merit and further lists are to be published on the NIC Deoghar website, not on a third-party result portal.
What are the disadvantages of Home Guard enrolment in Jharkhand?
The honest downside is income risk. Allowance follows call-out days, so a quiet month can pay nothing. There is no NPS, no HRA and no automatic promotion to Sub-Inspector. Treat it as community service with a daily allowance, not as a substitute for JSSC Constable.
Do Home Guard officers get pension in Jharkhand?
No pension is mentioned in Advertisement 01/2026. Enrolled members receive duty allowance, not a 7th CPC pay matrix. Do not compare this enrolment with a regular state police pension post.
Is Home Guard duty worth it for 10th pass candidates in small towns?
It can be, if you live in Deoghar or Madhupur, clear PET, and want local auxiliary work. It is a weak choice if you need a predictable monthly credit or a desk posting. Pair it with another skill or exam rather than freezing all plans on these 137 Urban seats.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You will be 19–40 years old as of 01 January 2026.
- Your residence certificate matches the exact Deoghar block or Deoghar/Madhupur urban area on the form.
- You hold Class 7 (Rural) or Matric (Urban), issued before you apply.
- You accept volunteer enrolment with duty-day allowance, not a regular salary.
- You can attempt the 1-mile run within the fail time limit printed above.
- You will submit only one form and pay ₹100 on the official gateway.
📄 Source: Official Advertisement No. 01/2026 of Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar (committee dates 03–05 September 2026). Core details confirmed from the official notification PDF hosted on the Deoghar NIC CDN. Application window confirmed from the Deoghar district recruitment page.
