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Key points
- Jharkhand Home Guard enrolment for Latehar district: 446 rural and 11 urban vacancies (457 in all).
- Rural posts need 7th pass, urban posts need 10th pass, age 19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
- Online form opens 17 November 2026 and closes 1 December 2026.
- Fee is Rs 100 for everyone, paid online.
If you live in Latehar district and have passed class 7 or class 10, this is one of the few uniformed openings in Jharkhand right now with a low education bar. The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps (Grih Raksha Vahini), Latehar, has released advertisement no. 01/2026 for 457 Home Guard vacancies, and the online form runs from 17 November to 1 December 2026.
Below are the block-wise vacancies, eligibility, physical standards, the marking scheme and the steps to apply. Note that Home Guard is a volunteer service, not a permanent government job.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice posted on latehar.nic.in | 31 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 17 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 1 December 2026 |
| Physical test, Hindi test | Check the official notice |
Vacancy details
Half the posts in both categories are reserved for women. Out of the women’s share, 5% is set aside for divorced, abandoned or widowed women; if no qualified candidate comes forward, those seats go back to the general women’s quota.
Rural Home Guard (block-wise)
| Block | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latehar | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Chandwa | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| Balumath | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Bariyatu | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| Herhanj | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Manika | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Barwadih | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Mahuadanr | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| Garu | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Saryu | 55 | 55 | 110 |
| Total | 225 | 221 | 446 |
Urban Home Guard
| Category | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban technical | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Urban non-technical | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Application fee
| Category | Fee | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs 100 | Online payment gateway on the application site |
Age limit and eligibility
You must be between 19 and 40 years old on 1 January 2026. Attach a self-attested copy of a birth certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Rural Home Guard: permanent resident of the Latehar block you apply from, with an online residence certificate from the state government.
- Urban Home Guard: ordinary resident of the urban area of Latehar district.
- Education: minimum class 7 pass for rural, matric (class 10) pass for urban.
- Height: men 162 cm (General, OBC, BC) or 157 cm (SC, ST); women 148 cm for all.
- Chest (men): 79 cm for General, OBC, BC and 76 cm for SC, ST.
- Urban technical seats: proof of a trade or skill, such as doctor, engineer, advocate, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed HMV or LMV driver, cook, carpenter, electrician, plumber or fireman.
This is volunteer service
The notice says Home Guards are volunteer members of a voluntary organisation, called up for duty as needed and paid a daily allowance at the government rate only for the days they work. It clearly states this is not a regular government job or a source of livelihood. Enrolment is for 4 years under the Jharkhand Home Guard (Volunteer) Rules, 2014.
You can apply only once, and only from your own block or urban area.
Selection process
- Physical testA 1-mile run, high jump, long jump and shot put, each scored. Men who take more than 6 minutes and women who take more than 10 minutes in the run are out (8 and 12 minutes for urban technical candidates).
- Hindi writing testQualifying test of 100 marks with 30 to pass, at class 7 level for rural and class 10 level for urban candidates.
- Technical skill testOnly for urban technical candidates. Also 100 marks, with 30 to pass.
- Merit listPrepared after all tests, as per Home Department notification no. 5442 dated 20.10.2014.
- Medical and police verificationSelected candidates go through a medical check and character verification.
- Basic trainingAfter training at the Home Guard headquarters in Ranchi, you receive an enrolment certificate.
Run marks (rural and urban non-technical)
| Time for 1 mile | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Men up to 5 min, women up to 8 min | 20 marks | 20 marks |
| Men 5 to 6 min, women 8 to 10 min | 10 marks | 10 marks |
| Slower than that | Disqualified | Disqualified |
High jump and long jump each carry 5 to 10 marks. The minimum is a 4 feet high jump and 12 feet long jump for men, and 3 feet and 9 feet for women. In shot put, men need 16 feet with a 16-pound shot and women 10 feet with a 10-pound shot.
Bonus marks
National-level sports winners get 6, 4 or 2 extra marks for first, second or third place, and state-level winners get 3, 2 or 1. Government employees can fill up to 10% of urban seats with an NOC from their office head, and get marks by education: 10 for postgraduate, 8 for graduate, 6 for intermediate and 4 for matric.
How to apply
- Open the portalGo to recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in between 17 November and 1 December 2026.
- Pick the right formRural and urban Home Guard have separate online forms. Choose your own block or urban area.
- Fill your detailsEnter the number of one ID: voter ID, driving licence, PAN or Aadhaar. Aadhaar is preferred.
- Upload documentsSelf-attested certificates, a passport-size colour photo and your signature.
- Pay Rs 100Pay online and keep the payment receipt and form printout.
Check your certificate dates
Every certificate you upload must be issued before 1 December 2026. If your residence or caste certificate is old or missing, apply for a fresh one now, because these take time at the block office.
Important links
Official notice PDFAdvt. no. 01/2026 (Hindi)
Latehar district websiteResults and updates
Before you apply
- Online residence certificate for your block or urban area
- Birth certificate or other age proof
- Class 7 or class 10 marksheet or certificate
- Online caste certificate, if you are SC or ST
- Skill or work experience certificate (urban technical only)
- Sports award certificate, if any (national or state level)
- Divorce, abandonment or widow certificate, if applicable
- NOC from your office head, if you are a government servant
- Passport-size colour photo, signature, and one ID number
FAQ
Is Latehar Home Guard a permanent government job?
No. The notice says it is a voluntary service paid a daily duty allowance at the government rate, with enrolment for 4 years.
Can I apply from another block of Latehar?
No. Rural candidates must be permanent residents of the block they apply from. Applying from another block can cancel your candidature.
Is there a written exam?
There is a qualifying Hindi writing test of 100 marks with 30 to pass. Merit depends on the physical test marks and any bonus marks.
Who do I contact for form problems?
Email [email protected] (JAP IT, Ranchi), or contact the NIC office or the District Commandant office, Home Guard, Latehar.
Sources: Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Latehar, advertisement no. 01/2026; Latehar district official website (notice dated 31 October 2026); Jharkhand recruitment portal.
