The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Ranchi, has officially announced the recruitment notification for 737 Home Guard positions under Advt. No. 01/2025. This is a significant opportunity for residents of Jharkhand to serve in rural and urban capacities. Interested candidates should review the following details carefully to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the deadline.
Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization | Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Ranchi |
| Post Name | Home Guard |
| Advt. No. | 01/2025 |
| Vacancy | 737 |
| Registration Dates | 18th November to 2nd December 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | 7th, 10th standard |
| Age Limit | 19 to 40 years |
| Physical Measurements | Male: Length – 162 cm (GEN/OBC/BC),157 cm (SC/ST), Female: 148 cm for all categories Male: chest – 79 cm (GEN/OBC/BC) 76 cm (SC/ST), Female- NIL |
| Selection Process | Physical Fitness Test, Hindi Writing Test, Technical Skill Test |
| Official Website | https://jhpolice.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release Date of Notification | 5th November 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 18th November 2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 2nd December 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for these positions, candidates must fulfill specific requirements:
- Residency: Candidates must be permanent residents of Jharkhand.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 19 and 40 years of age as of 1st January 2025.
- Qualification: 7th standard pass for Rural blocks and 10th standard pass for Urban blocks.
How to Apply for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website https://jhpolice.gov.in/.
- Navigate to the recruitment tab on the home page.
- Click on the Home Guard recruitment 2025.
- Click on the Apply Online tab, and enter the requested information.
- Provide Personal Information, along with scanned copies of the documents, photo and signature.
- Carefully review all the details, and submit the application form.
- Pay the application fees through the official Portal of the Jharkhand Home Defence Corps.
- Download the PDF and get a printout of it for future use.
Vacancy Distribution
| Block Name | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumka Mufassil | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Kathikund | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| Gopikandar | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| Shikaripara | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| Ranishwar | 35 | 36 | 71 |
| Masala | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| People | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| Jarmundi | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| Saraiyahat | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Ramgarh | 38 | 39 | 77 |
| Total | 331 | 336 | 667 |
| Dumka Urban / Basukinath | 35 | 35 | 70 |
Selection Process and Physical Standards
Candidates must clear the Physical Fitness Test (running, jumps, shot put), followed by a Hindi Writing Test and a Technical Skill Test (for urban candidates). Final selection follows medical examination and police verification.
| Parameters | General/OBC/BC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 cms | 157 cms |
| Chest | 79 cms | 76cms |
| Height (Female) | 148 cms | 148 cms |
Download the official documentation for full details: Download Official Jharkhand Home Guard Notification 2025 PDF
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