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

Compensation Type	Details	Payment Mode
Service Nature	Volunteer Service	Not regular employment
Allowance	Government prescribed rates	Only for duty days
Payment Basis	Per working day	As per duty assignment

How to Apply

Step	Process	Details
Step 1	Visit Official Website	Go to recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Step 2	New User Registration	Create account with basic details
Step 3	Login to Portal	Use registered credentials to login
Step 4	Select Recruitment	Choose Home Guard recruitment notification
Step 5	Fill Application Form	Complete all mandatory fields accurately
Step 6	Upload Documents	Upload photograph, signature and certificates
Step 7	Pay Application Fee	Rs. 100 through online payment gateway
Step 8	Submit Application	Final submission after fee payment
Step 9	Download Application	Save copy of submitted application
Step 10	Track Application Status	Monitor through recruitment portal

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