Jharkhand Home Guard recruitment 2025: 1,614 posts open in Ranchi district, apply online at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Jharkhand Home Guard recruitment 2025: The Jharkhand Home Guard Corps has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,614 vacancies in Ranchi district for the year 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from June 15 to June 30, 2025. This recruitment opens opportunities for both rural and urban Home Guards with different educational and physical requirements.This voluntary role requires candidates to serve selflessly and offers an allowance based on duty days. It is important to note that the Home Guard position is not a salaried government job but a service-oriented post aimed at strengthening local security and assistance.Vacancies and reservation details for rural and urban home guardsThe total vacancies stand at 1,614, divided between rural and urban areas of Ranchi district. Of these, 1,276 posts are reserved for Rural Home Guards, and 338 for Urban Home Guards. Importantly, 50% of the vacancies across both categories are reserved for women candidates, and 5% of the women’s posts are earmarked for qualified divorced, abandoned, or widow women. If no suitable candidate is available from this category, the vacancies revert to the women’s reservation quota.Additionally, 50% of urban Home Guard vacancies are reserved for technically skilled candidates, such as doctors, engineers, advocates, nurses, computer operators, and other skilled professionals. If insufficient technically qualified candidates apply, the vacancies will be filled by non-technical candidates interchangeably.The Jharkhand Home Guard Corps has detailed the block-wise vacancies for Rural Home Guards and the total vacancies for Urban Home Guards in Ranchi district. Below is the full breakdown:
Read the official notice hereEligibility criteria for home guard recruitmentCandidates must be permanent residents of the respective block or urban area in Ranchi district, supported by a valid residential certificate issued by a competent authority. The age limit is set between 19 and 40 years as of January 1, 2025 (date of birth between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2005).Educational qualifications differ for rural and urban posts: rural candidates need a minimum of 7th class pass, while urban candidates require at least a matriculation (10th class) pass. Physical standards vary by caste and gender, with minimum height and chest measurements specified for each category.Direct link to apply online for Ranchi Home Guard recruitment 2025Selection process and physical standardsThe selection process involves multiple stages, starting with a physical examination including a one-mile run, high jump, long jump, and shot put. Candidates will then appear for a Hindi writing ability test, with marks set to qualify based on class 7 level for rural and class 10 level for urban candidates. Urban technical candidates must also pass a technical efficiency test.Marks will be awarded for national and state-level sports achievements. Medical examinations and police verification will follow before training and final enrolment.
How to apply online at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Candidates can apply online only through the official portal at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/. Offline applications or postal submissions will not be accepted.Follow these steps to apply online:Step 1: Visit the official website and register as a new user with a valid email and mobile number.Step 2: Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and residential details accurately.Step 3: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, educational certificates, residential certificate, and other mandatory documents.Step 4: Pay the application fee of Rs 100 online via the provided payment gateway.Step 5: Review and submit your application, then print the confirmation page for future reference.Candidates must ensure only one application is submitted, as multiple forms will result in cancellation. For any difficulties, applicants can seek assistance at Pragya Centres in the district or contact the Jharkhand Home Guard District Office.This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for eligible residents of Ranchi district to contribute to community safety and national service in a voluntary capacity.
