The District Commandant of Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini in Chatra has issued a recruitment drive for volunteer Home Guards under Notification No. 01/2025. This initiative aims to fill 463 positions across rural and urban categories through an online process, emphasizing selfless service to the community. Applications are accepted from 15th September 2025 to 30th September 2025 via the official portal, with a focus on eligible residents demonstrating physical fitness and basic qualifications.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 – 463 Vacancies
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Category |
Male |
Female |
Total Vacancies |
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Rural Home Guard |
220 |
214 |
434 |
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Urban Home Guard (Non-Technical) |
07 |
07 |
14 |
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Urban Home Guard (Technical) |
08 |
07 |
15 |
✅ Age Limit:
- Minimum 19 years and maximum 40 years as on 01/01/2025 for all categories.
- Upper age relaxation applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
✅ Honorarium:
- This is a volunteer role; no fixed salary. Honorarium paid only for actual duty days as per prevailing government rates.
- Not intended as a primary source of income; applicants should commit to voluntary public service.
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Domicile: Rural applicants must be permanent residents of the specific block in Chatra district; urban applicants must reside in Chatra's urban areas.
- Educational Qualification: Rural: Minimum Class 7th pass; Urban (both Non-Technical and Technical): Minimum Class 10th (Matric) pass.
- Physical Standards: Height - Male: 162 cm (UR/OBC/BC), 157 cm (SC/ST); Female: 148 cm (all categories). Chest (Male only): 79 cm (UR/OBC/BC), 76 cm (SC/ST).
- Urban Technical Specific: Must possess recognized practical skills or employment in trades such as medicine, engineering, law, teaching, nursing, driving (HMV/LMV), cooking, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, etc.
✅ Application Fee:
- All Categories: ₹100/- (Non-Refundable).
- Payment Method: Online payment gateway during application submission.
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Application |
15/09/2025 |
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Last Date for Application & Fee Payment |
30/09/2025 (16:59 PM) |
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Exam Schedule Announcement |
To be notified via newspapers |
✅ Important Links:
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Jharkhand Home Guard Chatra Notification PDF |
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Jharkhand Home Guard Online Application Portal |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025?
Between 19 and 40 years as on 01/01/2025, with relaxations for reserved categories as per rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for Jharkhand Home Guard Posts?
Rural: Class 7 pass, block-specific domicile; Urban: Class 10 pass, district urban residence; Technical: Additional trade skills. Physical standards apply to all.
What is the selection process for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025?
Physical efficiency test, Hindi writing exam (qualifying), technical test (for urban technical), followed by merit, verification, medical, and training.
What is the last date to apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Posts?
30/09/2025 (up to 4:59 PM).
What is the total number of vacancies for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025?
Total 463: 434 Rural (220 Male, 214 Female) and 29 Urban (14 Non-Technical, 15 Technical).