Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Chatra has released a notification for the recruitment of Home Guards. This recruitment drive aims to fill 463 volunteer vacancies for Rural and Urban Home Guard posts within the Chatra district of Jharkhand. This is not a permanent salaried job but a volunteer service for which an allowance is paid for duty days. The online application process starts on 15/09/2025 and the last date to apply is 30/09/2025. Only permanent residents of the respective block or urban area in Chatra district are eligible to apply for these positions.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Jharkhand Home Defence Corps, Chatra |
| Post Name | Rural and Urban Home Guard |
| Advt No. | 01/2025 |
| Job Type | Volunteer Service |
| Vacancies | 463 |
| Salary | Allowance paid only for duty days |
| Applicant Eligible From | Chatra District, Jharkhand |
| Job Location | Chatra, Jharkhand |
| Category | Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
The total number of vacancies is 434 for Rural Home Guards and 29 for Urban Home Guards. The age limit for all posts is 19 to 40 years as of 01/01/2025.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard Simaria | Male-18, Female-17 |
| Rural Home Guard Hunterganj | Male-19, Female-19 |
| Rural Home Guard Itkhori | Male-15, Female-15 |
| Rural Home Guard Pratappur | Male-28, Female-27 |
| Rural Home Guard Kunda | Male-40, Female-39 |
| Rural Home Guard Gidhaur | Male-04, Female-03 |
| Rural Home Guard Pathalgada | Male-11, Female-10 |
| Rural Home Guard Tandwa | Male-31, Female-31 |
| Rural Home Guard Lawalong | Male-21, Female-21 |
| Rural Home Guard Sadar Chatra | Male-25, Female-25 |
| Rural Home Guard Kanhachatti | Male-03, Female-03 |
| Rural Home Guard Mayurhand | Male-05, Female-04 |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Urban Non-Technical | Male-07, Female-07 |
| Urban Technical | Male-08, Female-07 |
Exam Fee
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for all candidates |
| Payment Mode | Online Payment Gateway |
Essential Qualification
- Rural Home Guards
- Minimum 7th Grade Pass is required.
- Urban Home Guards
- Minimum Matriculation or 10th Grade Pass is required.
Selection Process
- Physical Test: This includes a 1-mile run, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
- Hindi Writing Test: This is a qualifying exam. The level is 7th grade for rural and 10th grade for urban posts.
- Technical Skills Test: This is only for Urban Technical posts and is qualifying in nature.
- Merit List: Final selection will be based on the merit list.
- Verification: Includes document checks, medical exam, and police verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment website.
- Find the link for the Home Guard recruitment and click on it.
- Fill out the online application form with the correct details.
- Upload a recent color photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online.
- Review your application and submit it before 30/09/2025.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 15/09/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 30/09/2025 up to 5:00 PM |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification and Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- Is this a permanent government job?
- No, this is a volunteer service in the Jharkhand Home Defence Corps. You get paid an allowance only for the days you are on duty.
- What is the last date to submit the application form?
- The last date to submit the online application is 30/09/2025.