Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025– The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps has recently announced the Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2025, revealing a total of 1614 vacancies for the position of Home Guard. The notification was officially released on May 27, 2025, and interested candidates can begin the application process starting June 15, 2025, through the official website at https://jhpolice.gov.in/. Note that applications will only be accepted online—any forms submitted by mail or other methods will not be considered.
Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2025 Overview
The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps has issued a brief notification via the employment newspaper about the recruitment for Home Guards. A more detailed notification will be available on the official website soon. The document will provide comprehensive information on vacancy distribution by block, eligibility criteria, physical standards, age requirements, and the selection process. If you’re planning to apply, it’s important to review this detailed notification carefully.
Candidates can download the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 notification directly from the provided link.
Download Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 PDF
Key Details of Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025
Here’s a quick snapshot of the recruitment process for those who are interested:
- Organization: Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Ranchi
- Post Name: Home Guard
- Advt. No.: 01/2025
- Vacancies: 1614
- Application Dates: June 15, 2025 – June 30, 2025
- Educational Qualifications: 7th grade (Rural Block), 10th grade (Urban Block)
- Age Limit: 19 to 40 years (as of January 1, 2025)
- Physical Requirements:
- Male: Height – 162 cm (GEN/OBC/BC), 157 cm (SC/ST); Chest – 79 cm (GEN/OBC/BC), 76 cm (SC/ST)
- Female: Height – 148 cm (all categories)
- Selection Process: Physical Fitness Test, Hindi Writing Test, Technical Skill Test (Urban Block only)
- Official Website: https://jhpolice.gov.in/
Important Dates
The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps has outlined the following important dates for the recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | June 15, 2025 |
| Application End Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Breakdown
The total of 1614 vacancies are spread across rural and urban blocks. In the rural block, there are 1276 positions, while the urban block accounts for the remaining 338 vacancies.
Rural Block Vacancies
| Block | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanke | 38 | 37 | 75 |
| Rantu | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Chanho | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| Munder | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| Lapung | 38 | 37 | 75 |
| Baedo | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Namkum | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| Anghada | 47 | 46 | 93 |
| Shilli | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| Khillari | 55 | 55 | 110 |
| Nagdi | 55 | 55 | 110 |
| Jhatki | 54 | 53 | 107 |
| Rahe | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| Bundu | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| Sonahetu | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| Tamad | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| Oramanjhi | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| Total | 641 | 635 | 1276 |
Urban Block Vacancies
| City | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 169 | 169 | 338 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Candidates must be residents of Jharkhand.
- Educational Qualification:
- 7th grade for Rural Block candidates.
- 10th grade for Urban Block candidates.
- Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025): Candidates must be between 19 to 40 years old.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website once the link is active on June 15, 2025. Be sure to complete the application by June 30, 2025, to avoid any last-minute issues.
Here are the steps to apply:
- Visit the official website https://jhpolice.gov.in/.
- Find and click on the “Home Guard Recruitment 2025” link on the homepage.
- Fill out the online form with accurate information.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including your photo and signature.
- Review your application thoroughly before submitting.
- Pay the application fee through the portal (Rs. 200 for all candidates).
- After submission, download and print the confirmation for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of several stages:
- Physical Fitness Test: Includes a 1-mile run, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
- Hindi Writing Test: This is a qualifying test with a 100 marks weightage. Candidates need at least 30 marks to pass. For rural candidates, this will be based on the 7th standard, while for urban candidates, it’s based on the 10th standard.
- Technical Skills Test (Urban Block only): This is also a qualifying test for candidates applying for technical positions in the Urban Block.
Once candidates pass all the tests, they will undergo a medical examination and character verification before being officially enrolled as Home Guards.
Physical Standards
The physical standards for the recruitment are as follows:
Male Candidates:
- Height: 162 cm (General/OBC/BC), 157 cm (SC/ST)
- Chest: 79 cm (General/OBC/BC), 76 cm (SC/ST)
Female Candidates:
- Height: 148 cm (for all categories)