Deoghar Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) Recruitment 2026

📢 Overview

Jharkhand Griha Raksha Vahini (JGRV), Deoghar has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the enrolment of Home Guards (Grih Rakshak). This is a voluntary enrolment opportunity for residents of Deoghar to serve the nation.

📊 Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 772

• Rural Home Guard: 635 Posts (Block-wise distribution)
• Urban Home Guard: 137 Posts (Technical & Non-Technical)
• Women's Reservation: 50% of posts are earmarked for women.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th class pass.
• Urban Home Guard: Minimum Matric (10th) pass.

2. Age Limit (as of 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 19 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

3. Residence

• Candidates must be permanent/ordinary residents of the respective Deoghar block or urban area.

4. Physical Standards

🛠️ Selection Process

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Race, High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put.
2. Hindi Writing Ability Test: Qualifying test (30% minimum marks).
3. Technical Skill Test: Only for Urban Technical candidates.
4. Final Phase: Merit List $\rightarrow$ Document Verification $\rightarrow$ Medical $\rightarrow$ Police Verification.

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 11 October 2026
• Application Last Date: 26 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Exam Dates: To be announced via newspapers/website.

💰 Application Fee & Allowance

• Fee: Rs. 100/- (Online payment)
• Allowance: This is a voluntary enrolment, not a salaried job. Duty allowance is paid only for days actually deployed on duty.