JHDC Latehar Home Guard Recruitment 2026: 457 Posts, Apply Online

Jharkhand Home Guard Vacancy 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

• Rural Home Guard: 446 Vacancies (Male: 225, Female: 221)
• Urban Home Guard: 11 Vacancies (Male: 6, Female: 5)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

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

Educational Qualification

• Rural Home Guard: Must have passed the 7th standard.
• Urban Home Guard: Must have passed Matriculation (10th standard).
• Technical Urban: 10th pass with relevant technical proficiency or experience.

Residential Requirement

• Rural: Must be a permanent resident of the specific block for which they are applying.
• Urban: Must be a resident of the notified urban area.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• Fee Amount: Rs. 100/- for all candidates.
• Payment Mode: Online.

Selection Process

The recruitment process for Home Guards in Latehar involves multiple stages to test physical and mental aptitude:

• Physical Measurement Test (Height and Chest)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes running, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
• Hindi Writing Ability Test: A qualifying exam based on 7th or 10th-grade levels.
• Technical Skill Test (Only for Technical Urban posts).
• Medical Examination and Character Verification.

How to Apply

• Visit the official Jharkhand recruitment portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
• Select the advertisement for Latehar Home Guard recruitment 2026.
• Fill in the registration details and complete the application form.
• Upload necessary documents including residence certificates and educational marksheets.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 through the provided online payment link.
• Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Links

• Official Website: latehar.nic.in
• Application Portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in