Job Title Home Guards
Category GOVT
Location Dumka, Jharkhand
Company Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda
Description Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda has released an official notification for the recruitment of 446 Home Guards Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda Home Guards Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.


Post Name Home Guards
No of Posts 446
Qualification 10TH, 7TH
Age Limit 19 to 40 years
Start Date for Apply Online 20-12-2025
Last Date for Apply Online 30-01-2026
Official Website recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Residential: Rural - Permanent resident of the applied block in Godda district; Urban - Resident of Godda urban area
Educational: Rural - Minimum 7th pass; Urban - Minimum 10th pass
Physical Standards: Height Male 162 cm (157 cm SC/ST), Female 148 cm; Chest Male only 79 cm (76 cm SC/ST)
Technical (Urban only): Relevant certificate/experience in specified trades

Application Fee
UR / BC-I / BC-II: ₹200.
SC / ST: ₹100
Selection Process
Physical Efficiency Test: Includes a 1-mile run, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
Hindi Writing Ability Test: A qualifying exam (100 marks, 30 passing) to test writing skills at the 7th grade level for Rural and 10th grade level for Urban applicants.
Technical Proficiency Test: (For Urban Technical applicants only) A qualifying exam (100 marks, 30 passing).
Bonus Marks: Additional marks are awarded for national/state level sports achievements and higher educational qualifications for government employees

How to Apply
Application Method: ONLINE ONLY via https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Apply ONLINE separately for Rural and Urban categories
Application Period: From December 20, 2025, to January 30, 2026
Upload self-attested copies of residence certificate, birth proof, educational certificates, caste certificate (if required), technical certificates (if applying for technical post)
Required Documents (Self-Attested): Residential certificate, Caste certificate (if applicable), Educational certificates, Birth certificate (or 7th/10th certificate with DOB), and a recent color passport photo with signature
Salary Not mentioned
Last Date 2026-01-30 00:00:00
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