Jharkhand Home Guard 2026 Deoghar: apply, photo and checklist
The Deoghar Jharkhand Home Guard notice (Advertisement No. 01/2026) takes online applications on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in from 11 to 26 October 2026, 5:00 pm. The fee is Rs 100. It asks for a recent colour photo and signature but gives no KB or pixel limit. Certificates are self-attested.
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The Deoghar Jharkhand Home Guard notice (Advertisement No. 01/2026) asks for a recent colour photo and your signature, and does not publish any KB or pixel limit. Applications run on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in from 11 October to 26 October 2026, until 5:00 pm.
What the Deoghar notice says about uploads
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Recent colour photo, upload is compulsory |
| Signature | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Upload is compulsory |
| Residence certificate | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Self-attested, issued by the competent authority |
| Education and other certificates | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Self-attested, issued before the application date |
Source: Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini, Deoghar, Advertisement No. 01/2026, published on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in (checked October 2026). This notice is for Deoghar district only. Other districts publish their own notices, so read yours.
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Dates, fee and who can apply
- Online application: 11-10-2026 to 26-10-2026, 5:00 pm, only on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Fee: Rs 100, paid online through the payment gateway while submitting. The application is final only after the fee is paid.
- Age: 19 to 40 years on 1 January 2026.
- Education: at least Class 7 pass for rural Home Guards, at least Matric (Class 10) for urban Home Guards.
- One application per person, from one block or urban area only.
The notice says the Home Guard is a voluntary organisation: members get an allowance only for the days they are put on duty, and it is not a salaried government job.
How to apply on the portal
- Register on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in with your mobile number and email, then log in with the user ID and password you receive.
- Choose the Deoghar Jharkhand Grih Raksha Vahini recruitment and pick rural or urban, whichever matches your residence.
- Fill personal, education and ID details. One of Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence or PAN is compulsory, and Aadhaar is preferred.
- Upload your photo, signature and self-attested certificates.
- Pay Rs 100 online and save the receipt.
The portal says you upload your photo and signature only once at registration and can reuse them for other recruitments. Pick the files carefully before you register.
Prepare the photo and signature
Use a recent colour photo with your face clearly visible, in plain light. Sign with a dark pen on white paper and crop tight. If you need a step by step, read how to scan your signature on a phone. For the cm to pixel maths of a passport photo, see 3.5 x 4.5 cm in pixels.
Checklist before you submit
- Residence certificate from the competent authority, self-attested, for your block (rural) or urban area.
- Education certificate for Class 7 (rural) or Class 10 (urban), self-attested.
- Caste certificate if you claim relaxation in the height or chest standard.
- Technical certificate, only if you apply as a technically skilled urban Home Guard.
- Every certificate must be issued before your application date.
- Name, date of birth and ID number match your documents. A wrong entry can cancel the application and no claim is accepted.
Common mistakes
The most common one is applying under the wrong notice. Deoghar, Ramgarh, Godda and other districts have separate notices, fees and dates, so check the district name on the portal before you pay. The second is a certificate issued after the application date, which the notice does not allow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo and signature size for Jharkhand Home Guard?
The Deoghar notice (Advertisement No. 01/2026) does not give a KB, pixel or cm size. It only says a recent colour photo and your signature must be uploaded. Follow the limit the upload box on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in shows.
How to apply for Jharkhand Home Guard?
Register on recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, log in, choose the Deoghar Grih Raksha Vahini recruitment, fill the form, upload photo, signature and certificates, and pay Rs 100 online. The window is 11 to 26 October 2026, until 5:00 pm.
Is Jharkhand Home Guard a government job?
The notice calls it a voluntary organisation. Members get an allowance only for the days they are deployed, and the notice says it is not a salaried government job or a means of livelihood.
What is the last date for Deoghar Home Guard 2026?
26 October 2026, 5:00 pm, as shown on the Jharkhand recruitment portal. The notice also says the period may be amended, so check the portal again before the day.
Can I apply from two blocks?
No. The notice allows one application per person, from one block or urban area. Applying more than once can lead to rejection at any stage.
Is there an admit card, and when is the test?
The notice gives no admit card or test date. It says the date and place of the physical test and the written test will be announced later through daily newspapers, and results will be published on the NIC Deoghar website. Watch those two places and the recruitment portal.
What is the Jharkhand Home Guard salary?
The notice gives no salary figure. It says members are paid an allowance at a government-fixed rate only for the days they are put on duty, so it is not a monthly salary.
Sources
- Jharkhand Recruitment Portal, Grih Raksha Vahini Deoghar, Advertisement No. 01/2026 (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.