Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Latehar district, and it is a useful opening for candidates with basic schooling. The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps is enrolling 457 Rural and Urban Home Guards under Advertisement No. 01/2026, with online applications opening on 17-11-2026. The window stays open until 01-12-2026, and the fee is only Rs 100.
| Organization | Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Latehar |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Home Guard (Rural and Urban) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 457 (446 Rural + 11 Urban) |
| Job Location | Latehar district, Jharkhand |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30-10-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01-12-2026 |
| Rural Home Guard | 446 |
|---|---|
| Urban Home Guard | 11 |
| Total | 457 posts |
Candidates should have passed Class 7 or Class 10 from a recognised board, as applicable to the post applied for. Home Guard enrolment is voluntary service and not regular government employment, so applicants should read the notice carefully before applying.
| Minimum Age | 19 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per the official notice and reserved-category rules |
| All Candidates | Rs 100 |
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Enrolment follows the procedure laid down in Advertisement No. 01/2026, including the prescribed tests and verification stages notified by the Jharkhand Home Defence Corps. Candidates should follow the instructions in the official notice for each stage.
The Jharkhand Home Defence Corps organises Home Guard enrolment in the state, with district-level drives such as this Latehar recruitment for Rural and Urban Home Guard posts.
| Jharkhand Recruitment Portal | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Home Guard Latehar Notice (Advt 01/2026) | Available on the official portal |
Online applications close on 01-12-2026.
There are 457 posts: 446 Rural Home Guard and 11 Urban Home Guard posts in Latehar district.
Class 7 or Class 10 pass, as applicable to the post, under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
19 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026, with relaxation as per the official notice.
The application fee is Rs 100.
On the official Jharkhand recruitment portal recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.