The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Chatra Recruitment 2025 has released an official notification for 463 Home Guard positions under Advertisement No. 01/2025. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aged 19-40 years who wish to serve their community as volunteer Home Guards. The positions are divided into rural and urban categories, with educational requirements ranging from 7th pass to 10th pass. Online applications started on September 18, 2025, and will close on September 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM through the official website recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The selection process includes physical efficiency tests, Hindi writing ability tests, and technical proficiency tests for urban technical positions.
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Detail
Date/Information
Notification Release Date
September 17, 2025
Application Start Date
September 18, 2025
Last Date For Registration
September 30, 2025 (5:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
September 30, 2025 (5:00 PM)
Admit Card Release Date
To be announced later through newspapers
Exam Date
To be announced later through newspapers
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 100
SC / ST / PH
Rs. 100
Payment Mode
Online Payment Gateway
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
19 years
Maximum Age
40 years
Age Relaxation
Age calculated as on 01.01.2025
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Post Details
Information
Total Posts
463
Post Name
Home Guard (Rural & Urban)
Advertisement Number
01/2025
Rural Home Guard Vacancies (Block-wise):
Block Name
Male
Female
Total
Simaria
18
17
35
Hunterganj
19
19
38
Itkhori
15
15
30
Pratappur
28
27
55
Kunda
40
39
79
Gidhaur
04
03
07
Pathalgadda
11
10
21
Tandwa
31
31
62
Lawalong
21
21
42
Sadar Chatra
25
25
50
Kanhachatti
03
03
06
Mayurhand
05
04
09
Total Rural
220
214
434
Urban Home Guard Vacancies:
Category
Male
Female
Total
Urban Non-Technical
07
07
14
Urban Technical
08
07
15
Total Urban
15
14
29
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Rural Home Guard
Urban Home Guard
Educational Qualification
Minimum 7th Pass
Minimum 10th Pass (Matriculation)
Residential Requirement
Permanent resident of respective block in Chatra district
General resident of urban area of Chatra district
Height (Male)
162 cm (General/OBC/BC), 157 cm (SC/ST)
Same as Rural
Height (Female)
148 cm (All categories)
Same as Rural
Chest (Male)
79 cm (General/OBC/BC), 76 cm (SC/ST)
Same as Rural
State Wise Vacancy Details
State/District
Total Vacancies
Area Coverage
Jharkhand (Chatra District)
463
12 Blocks + Urban Areas
Rural Areas
434
All 12 blocks of Chatra district
Urban Areas
29
Chatra urban areas only
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Identity Proof
Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card (any one mandatory)
Residential Certificate
Online issued residential certificate required
Caste Certificate
Online issued caste certificate (if applicable)
Educational Certificates
7th/10th pass certificates with marks sheet
Technical Qualification
For urban technical posts (if applicable)
Sports Certificate
For national/state level sports achievements (if applicable)
Photograph
Recent colored photograph for online upload
Signature
Digital signature for online upload
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Test Type
Syllabus Level
Content
Hindi Writing Test (Rural)
7th Standard Level
Basic Hindi writing skills
Hindi Writing Test (Urban)
10th Standard Level
Intermediate Hindi writing skills
Technical Test (Urban Technical)
Job-related skills
Relevant technical knowledge
Exam Pattern
Test Component
Marks
Pass Marks
Nature
Physical Efficiency Test
Points based
Qualifying
Compulsory for all
Hindi Writing Test
100
30
Qualifying
Technical Test (Urban Technical only)
100
30
Qualifying
Physical Test Components:
Event
Male Standards
Female Standards
1 Mile Run
5 min (20 marks), 5-6 min (10 marks)
8 min (20 marks), 8-10 min (10 marks)
High Jump
4 feet minimum to 5+ feet (5-10 marks)
3 feet minimum to 4+ feet (5-10 marks)
Long Jump
12 feet minimum to 16+ feet (5-10 marks)
9 feet minimum to 13+ feet (5-10 marks)
Shot Put
16 pound – minimum 16 feet
10 pound – minimum 10 feet
Selection Process
Stage
Process
Details
Stage 1
Physical Efficiency Test
Running, jumping, shot put events
Stage 2
Hindi Writing Test
Qualifying test at respective educational level
Stage 3
Technical Test
Only for urban technical candidates
Stage 4
Merit List Preparation
Based on physical test marks and qualifications
Stage 5
Document Verification
All certificates and documents verification
Stage 6
Medical Examination
Health fitness check
Stage 7
Police Verification
Character verification by police
Stage 8
Basic Training
At Jharkhand Home Guard Headquarters, Ranchi
Stage 9
Final Enrollment
Issue of enrollment certificate
Jharkhand Home Defence Corps Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
