Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Apply for 463 Positions
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment Overview
The recruitment process for 463 Home Guard roles in Jharkhand's Chatra district commenced on September 15, 2025, and will remain open until September 30, 2025.
Application Details
Exciting news for those aspiring to join the Home Guard in Jharkhand! The official announcement for filling 463 Home Guard positions in Chatra district has been made. Interested candidates can submit their applications online until September 30, 2025, via the district's official website, chatra.nic.in. An application fee of ₹100 is applicable for all applicants.
Vacancies Breakdown
The recruitment encompasses both rural and urban roles, with a total of 434 vacancies for rural home guards and 29 for urban positions, which include both technical and non-technical roles. Out of the total posts, 235 are designated for men and 228 for women, allowing both genders to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications: Candidates for rural positions must have completed at least the seventh grade and be permanent residents of Chatra district. For urban roles, a minimum qualification of tenth grade (matriculation) is required, along with urban residency.
Age Limit and Physical Standards: Applicants must be aged between 19 and 40 years as of January 1, 2025. The height requirement for male candidates is 162 cm for general, OBC, and BC categories, while SC and ST candidates must be at least 157 cm tall. Female candidates should have a minimum height of 148 cm. Additionally, male candidates must have a chest measurement of 79 cm, with a three-centimeter relaxation for reserved categories.
Selection Process
The selection will involve a physical examination, a written test, and a technical proficiency assessment for urban technical roles. The physical test will include running, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
For the running test, male candidates must complete a one-mile run in under five minutes. Those finishing between five and six minutes will earn 10 points, while those exceeding six minutes will be disqualified. Female candidates must finish the one-mile run in eight minutes, with those completing it in eight to ten minutes receiving 10 points.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply online by visiting recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The application process begins with registration, where candidates must provide basic details such as name, mobile number, email, date of birth, and address. After registering, candidates can log in and select "Apply Online" to proceed.