The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Godda has released an official notification for the Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 to fill 446 Home Guard vacancies. Candidates who have passed Class 7th or Class 10th are eligible to apply for these posts.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online by visiting the official website of the Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Godda.
The online application process began on 20 December 2025 and will remain open until 30 January 2026. Applicants must be between 19 and 40 years of age to be eligible for the recruitment process.

| Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 |
| Jharkhand Home Defense Corps Godda : Short Details Of Notification Advertisement Number- 01/2025 | Short Details Of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 20 December 2025 • Application Start : 20 December 2025 • Last Date For Apply : 30 January 2026 • Last Date For Fee Payment : 30 January 2026 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : As Per Schedule |
| Application Fees |
| • UR / BC-I / BC-II : 200/- • SC / ST : 100/- • Pay The Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Or Offline Mode Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : 19 Years • Maximum Age : 40 Years • Age Relaxation For Reserved Category Candidates As Per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 446 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||
| Type | Block/Area | Total Vacancies |
| Rural Home Guard | Poreyahat | 59 |
| Sunderpahari | 49 | |
| Pathargama | 56 | |
| Mahagama | 42 | |
| Meharma | 52 | |
| Boarijore | 45 | |
| Thakurgangti | 34 | |
| Basantroy | 50 | |
| Godda (Mufassil) | 34 | |
| Rural Total | 421 | |
| Urban Home Guard | Godda (Urban) | 25 |
| Grand Total | 446 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Rural Home Guard- Minimum 7th Pass • Urban Home Guard – Minimum 10th Pass • Rural Home Guard – Permanent Resident Of The Applied Block In Godda District • Urban Home Guard – Resident Of Godda Urban Area • Technical (Urban Only) : Relevant Certificate/Experience In Specified Trades • For More Eligibility Details Read The Official Notification. |
| Salary |
| Refer To The Notification. |
| Selection Process |
| • Physical Efficiency Test • Hindi Writing Ability Test • Technical Proficiency Test (Only For Technical Urban Candidates, Qualifying) • Merit List |
| Physical Standards | |||
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male Only) |
| General / OBC / BC | 162 cm | 148 cm | 79 cm |
| SC / ST | 157 cm | 148 cm | 76 cm |
| Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of Jharkhand Home Guard Corps at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/. Candidates can apply online from 20 December 2025 to 30 January 2026. 2. Carefully read the official notification for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 before proceeding with the application. 3. Ensure that all required documents are ready, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic personal information. 4. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and identity proof ready for upload. 5. Before submitting the application form, review the preview and verify all entered details carefully. 6. After successful submission, take a printout of the final application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |