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 2025Important 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 2025Vacancy 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 2025Eligibility 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 2025Syllabus 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 2025Salary 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 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