The Jharkhand Home Guard, Dumka has released inviting online applications from eligible candidates for enrollment as Rural and Urban Home Guards in Dumka District. The recruitment aims to strengthen the Home Guard force with disciplined and committed personnel who are willing to serve the nation selflessly.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 December 2025 |
| Application Fee Payment | Along with Online Application |
| Date of Physical and Written Examination | To be announced in newspapers |
| Result Declaration and Further Process | To be announced later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 100 (Non-refundable) |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 737
Rural Home Guards
| Block | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumka Muffasil | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Kathikund | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| Gopikandar | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| Shikaripara | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| Raneshwar | 35 | 36 | 71 |
| Masalia | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| Jama | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| Jarmundi | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| Seraiahata | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Ramgarh | 38 | 39 | 77 |
| Total | 331 | 336 | 667 |
Urban Home Guards
| Area | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumka Urban / Basukinath | 35 | 35 | 70 |
Eligibility Criteria for Dumka Home Guards
Residency Requirements:
- Rural Home Guards: Must be permanent residents of the applying block. A self-attested residential certificate from a competent authority is mandatory.
- Urban Home Guards: Must be permanent residents of Dumka urban area, with a self-attested residential certificate.
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 19 years
- Maximum: 40 years (as of 01 January 2025)
- Candidates must provide self-attested proof of birth date.
Educational Qualification:
- Rural Home Guards: Minimum 7th pass.
- Urban Home Guards: Minimum 10th pass (Matriculation).
- Self-attested educational certificates must be uploaded.
Physical Standards:
- Height: Male – 162 cm (Gen/OBC/BC), 157 cm (SC/ST); Female – 148 cm (all categories)
- Chest (Male only): 79 cm (Gen/OBC/BC), 76 cm (SC/ST)
Technical Skills (Urban Technical Candidates):
- Candidates should possess recognized skills or experience in medicine, nursing, law, teaching, engineering, computer operations, or trades like electrician, plumber, carpenter, driver (with valid license), cook, etc.
- Self-attested certificates for technical expertise are required.
Pay Salary
- Payment Structure: Home Guards in Jharkhand are compensated on a daily wage basis, not a fixed monthly salary with regular pay scales like permanent government employees. The amount depends entirely on the actual number of days they are called for duty.
- Daily Wage: The revised daily duty wage is ₹1,088. Previously, it was around ₹500 per day.
- Monthly Earning Potential:
- For 26 duty days: approx. ₹28,288
- For 30 duty days: approx. ₹32,640
- In-Hand Salary: The amount is mostly in-hand, with minimal to no deductions or taxes.
- Allowances and Benefits: In addition to the daily pay, Home Guards may receive perks such as a uniform allowance and special duty allowances, depending on the nature of their assignment.
Selection Process – Jharkhand Home Guard
The recruitment follows the Jharkhand Home Guard Rules, 2014, and involves multiple stages:
1. Physical Fitness Test
- Rural & Non-Technical Urban Candidates:
- 1-Mile Run: Men – ≤5 min (20 points), 5–6 min (10 points), >6 min – disqualified; Women – ≤8 min (20 points), 8–10 min (10 points), >10 min – disqualified.
- High Jump & Long Jump: Scoring based on performance.
- Shot Put: Minimum required distance.
- Technical Urban Candidates:
- 1-Mile Run: Men – ≤6 min, Women – ≤8 min.
- Additional physical tests as per technical category.
2. Hindi Writing Test
- Level: 7th class for Rural, 10th class for Urban candidates.
- Maximum Marks: 100 | Qualifying Marks: 30
3. Technical Skill Test (Urban Technical Candidates only)
- For candidates who clear physical and Hindi tests.
- Maximum Marks: 100 | Qualifying Marks: 30
4. Merit & Bonus Points
- Merit considers all test performances.
- Extra points for sports achievements:
- National: 1st–6, 2nd–4, 3rd–2
- State: 1st–3, 2nd–2, 3rd–1
- Urban government employees get 10% reserved vacancies and bonus points based on education: Postgraduate – 10, Graduate – 8, Intermediate – 6, Matric – 4
5. Final Selection
- Selected candidates undergo medical examination and police verification.
- Successful candidates receive Home Guard training and enrollment certificates.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. Follow these steps carefully:
- Complete the application form accurately.
- Upload self-attested copies of:
- Residential certificate
- Caste certificate
- Educational qualifications
- Technical or professional certificates (if applicable)
- Experience proof (if applicable)
- Sports achievement certificates (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photograph and signature
- Submit only one operation; multiple cessions will be disqualified.
- Ensure all documents are issued before the application deadline.
- Provide at least one valid government ID (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.).
