Jharkhand Home Guard Bokaro Recruitment 2026: Rural & Urban Home Guard Vacancies and How to Apply
Good news for Bokaro youth who want to serve their district. Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Bokaro has invited online applications for 199 Home Guard posts: 111 Rural Home Guard and 88 Urban Home Guard. You need only Class 7 pass for Rural and Matric (10th) pass for Urban, so this is open to many candidates.
Please read one thing first. The notice says Home Guard is a volunteer organisation, not a salaried government job or a means of livelihood. Home Guards get a duty allowance only for the days they are deployed. Applications run from 27 November 2026 to 11 December 2026, and Rural and Urban need separate forms. For more district openings, see Jharkhand govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights – Bokaro Home Guard Enrolment 2026
Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Bokaro is the district unit of the Jharkhand Home Guards. This enrolment is for Bokaro district only, and the notice says vacancies can go up or down. Enrolment is for 4 years under the Jharkhand Home Guard (Volunteer) Rules, 2014.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Bokaro |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Posts | Rural Home Guard, Urban Home Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 199 |
| Pay | No salary; duty allowance at the government rate |
| Location | Bokaro district, Jharkhand |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026 |
How Many Rural and Urban Home Guard Vacancies Are There in Bokaro 2026?
Half of the posts in both categories are earmarked for women. Of the women’s posts, 5% are reserved for qualified divorced, abandoned or widowed women. If no such candidate is available, those posts go back to the women’s quota. The notice gives no caste-wise vacancy split.
| Post | Male / Female | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | 58 / 53 | 111 |
| Urban Home Guard | 44 / 44 | 88 |
Block-wise Rural Home Guard Vacancies
Rural candidates must apply for their own block only.
| Block | Male / Female | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Chas | 20 / 20 | 40 |
| Chandankiyari | 12 / 11 | 23 |
| Petarwar | 7 / 6 | 13 |
| Kasmar | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Bermo | 5 / 4 | 9 |
| Jaridih | 5 / 5 | 10 |
| Nawadih | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Gomia | 4 / 4 | 8 |
| Chandrapura | 2 / 1 | 3 |
For Urban Home Guard, 50% of the vacancies are for technically skilled candidates. If suitable candidates are not found, technical and non-technical posts will be filled from each other.
What Is the Eligibility for Bokaro Home Guard 2026?
Check the post-wise rules in the table before you apply.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Rural Home Guard | Minimum 7th pass; permanent resident of the Bokaro block you apply from |
| Urban Home Guard | Minimum Matric (10th) pass; ordinary resident of the urban area of Bokaro district |
Technical Skill (Urban Home Guard, technical category only)
You must be skilled in a technical field and working or self-employed in a related office, with a certificate from a competent authority. The notice treats these as technical: doctor, engineer, advocate, lecturer or professor, nurse, computer operator, typist, licensed driver (HMV/LMV), cook, carpenter, cobbler, washerman, barber, electrician, gardener, plumber, fireman etc.
Government Servants (Urban Home Guard)
Government servants can be enrolled as Urban Home Guard up to only 10% of the total Urban vacancies. They must attach an NOC from the head of office. They also get marks for education: Post Graduate 10, Graduate 8, Intermediate 6, Matric 4.
Height and Chest Requirements (Rural and Urban)
| Measure | General / OBC / BC | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| Height (Male) | 162 cm | 157 cm |
| Height (Female) | 148 cm (all) | 148 cm (all) |
| Chest (Male) | 79 cm | 76 cm |
SC/ST candidates must attach a self-attested online caste certificate to claim the relaxation.
Age Limit
The age limit is 19 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026. The notice does not mention any age relaxation. Attach a self-attested birth certificate from the competent authority.
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Is There Any Salary or Allowance for Bokaro Home Guard 2026?
There is no pay scale in this notice. The notice says Home Guards are paid an allowance at the rate fixed by the government only for the number of working days they are deployed on duty. It does not state the amount. Apply only if you want to serve the nation without expecting a regular salary.
What is the Selection Process for Bokaro Home Guard 2026?
Selection follows Home Department, Jharkhand Notification No. 5442 dated 20.10.2014 and the process set by the selection committee. The stages are in the table below.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical test | 1 mile run, high jump, long jump, shot put |
| 2. Hindi writing test | Qualifying; Class 7 level (Rural), Class 10 level (Urban); full marks 100, pass marks 30 |
| 3. Technical proficiency test | Only technical Urban candidates; qualifying; full marks 100, pass marks 30 |
| 4. Merit-based selection | Merit order made after all tests |
| 5. Medical and police verification | For selected candidates |
| 6. Basic training | Ordered by HQ, Jharkhand Home Guard, Ranchi; enrolment certificate on completion |
Physical Test Marks (Rural and non-technical Urban)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile run | Up to 5 min: 20 marks; over 5 to 6 min: 10 marks; over 6 min: disqualified | Up to 8 min: 20 marks; over 8 to 10 min: 10 marks; over 10 min: disqualified |
| High jump | Minimum 4 ft: 5 marks, up to above 5 ft: 10 marks | Minimum 3 ft: 5 marks, up to above 4 ft: 10 marks |
| Long jump | Minimum 12 ft: 5 marks, up to above 16 ft: 10 marks | Minimum 9 ft: 5 marks, up to above 13 ft: 10 marks |
| Shot put | 16 pound, minimum 16 feet | 10 pound, minimum 10 feet |
Physical Test Marks (Technical Urban)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile run | Up to 6 min: 20 marks; over 6 to 8 min: 10 marks; over 8 min: disqualified | Up to 8 min: 20 marks; over 8 to 12 min: 10 marks; over 12 min: disqualified |
| High jump | Minimum 3.5 ft: 5 marks; 4 ft and above: 10 marks | Minimum 2.5 ft: 5 marks; 3 ft and above: 10 marks |
| Long jump | Minimum 9 ft: 5 marks; 10 ft and above: 10 marks | Minimum 6 ft: 5 marks; 7 ft and above: 10 marks |
| Shot put | 16 pound, minimum 12 feet | 10 pound, minimum 8 feet |
Bonus Marks for Sports
National or state level medal winners get extra marks with a self-attested award certificate.
| Place | National | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | 3 |
| 2nd | 4 | 2 |
| 3rd | 2 | 1 |
How to Apply Online for Bokaro Home Guard 2026?
Keep these ready: residence certificate, education certificate, birth certificate, passport-size colour photo and signature. Every certificate must be issued before the last date.
- Visit the official recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Choose Rural or Urban Home Guard; each has its own form.
- Fill in all the details asked in the form, as per your qualification.
- Give details of one ID: Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN or Aadhaar (Aadhaar desired).
- Upload self-attested certificates, photo and signature.
- Pay the ₹100 fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit. The application is final only after payment.
Only one application per candidate is allowed, and only from your own block or the urban area. A wrong application can be cancelled at any stage of selection. False information leads to legal action. Also upload the caste certificate (SC/ST relaxation), technical certificate, sports certificate, work-experience certificate (if any) or widow/divorced/abandoned certificate, only if they apply to you. For help with the form, the notice gives an email address for the recruitment helpdesk, shown in the notification PDF.
What Are the Important Dates for Bokaro Home Guard 2026?
The application dates were written by hand in the notice. They are given here exactly as the notice gives them.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 27 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026 |
| Test and Result Dates | Not stated; see bokaro.nic.in and daily newspapers |
What Is the Application Fee for Bokaro Home Guard 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹100 |
The notice states no category-wise fee and no exemption. Pay online through the payment gateway on the recruitment website.
Essential Links – Bokaro Home Guard Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Jharkhand Home Guard Bokaro Recruitment 2026 – Rural Home Guard (111) & Urban Home Guard (88)
- Visit Jharkhand Home Guard Bokaro Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a Class 7 or 10th pass youth of Bokaro and want to serve, do not wait for the last day. Finish your form and payment by 11 December 2026. Looking for more options? See 10th pass govt jobs and other govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.