Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 737 Posts

The Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Dumka has announced 737 vacancies for Rural and Urban Home Guards under Advertisement No. 01/2025. Applications are invited online from eligible male and female residents of Dumka district between 18 November 2025 and 20 December 2025 at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in . This is a voluntary service, not a salaried government job. Volunteers will receive honorarium only for the days they are assigned duty. Selection will involve Physical Test, Hindi Writing Test, and Technical Skill Test (for urban technical category). Shortlisted candidates will undergo training and be enrolled as Home Guards after successful completion.

Authority - State Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Contractual

Advertisement - Advt No: 01/2025

Posted On

09 Nov 2025, 03:35 pm

Total Posts

737

Organization

Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Dumka

🗓️ Important Dates

Application Start Date: 18-11-2025
Application Last Date: 20-12-2025
Exam/Physical Test Date: To be notified later
Admit Card Release: To be announced

💰 Application Fee

All Categories: ₹100
Payment Mode: Online via recruitment portal

🎯 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 19 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: As per Jharkhand Government rules

🎓 Qualification

Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th Pass
Urban Home Guard: Minimum 10th (Matric) Pass
Technical Urban Home Guard: Must possess technical skills in trades such as
- Driver (LMV/HMV license), Electrician, Cook, Carpenter, Plumber, Tailor, Nurse, Computer Operator, Typist, etc.

📋 Vacancy Details

Sl. No	Category	Location / Block	Female	Male	Total
1	Rural	Dumka Mufassil	31	32	63
2	Rural	Kathikund	41	41	82
3	Rural	Gopikandar	31	31	62
4	Rural	Shikaripada	43	43	86
5	Rural	Raneshwar	35	36	71
6	Rural	Masalia	33	33	66
7	Rural	Jama	22	23	45
8	Rural	Jarmundi	33	34	67
9	Rural	Saraiyahat	24	24	48
10	Rural	Ramgarh	38	39	77
11	Urban	Dumka / Basukinath Urban Area	35	35	70
Total	—	—	366	371	737

🖊 How to Apply

Visit https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
Read the official notification carefully.
Choose “Rural” or “Urban” Home Guard category before applying.
Fill in all details accurately and upload self-attested documents:
- Photo, Signature
- Residential Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Technical / Sports / Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Pay the fee of ₹100 online.
Submit the form and keep a printed copy for future reference.