The Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Dumka has announced 737 vacancies for Rural and Urban Home Guards under Advertisement No. 01/2025. Applications are invited online from eligible male and female residents of Dumka district between 18 November 2025 and 20 December 2025 at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in . This is a voluntary service, not a salaried government job. Volunteers will receive honorarium only for the days they are assigned duty. Selection will involve Physical Test, Hindi Writing Test, and Technical Skill Test (for urban technical category). Shortlisted candidates will undergo training and be enrolled as Home Guards after successful completion.
Posted
09 Nov 2025, 03:35 pm
Total Posts
737
Organization
Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Dumka
Dates
09 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
Application Start Date: 18-11-2025
Application Last Date: 20-12-2025
Exam/Physical Test Date: To be notified later
Admit Card Release: To be announced
All Categories: βΉ100
Payment Mode: Online via recruitment portal
Minimum Age: 19 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: As per Jharkhand Government rules
Rural Home Guard: Minimum 7th Pass
Urban Home Guard: Minimum 10th (Matric) Pass
Technical Urban Home Guard: Must possess technical skills in trades such as
Driver (LMV/HMV license), Electrician, Cook, Carpenter, Plumber, Tailor, Nurse, Computer Operator, Typist, etc.
| Sl. No | Category | Location / Block | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural | Dumka Mufassil | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| 2 | Rural | Kathikund | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| 3 | Rural | Gopikandar | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| 4 | Rural | Shikaripada | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 5 | Rural | Raneshwar | 35 | 36 | 71 |
| 6 | Rural | Masalia | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| 7 | Rural | Jama | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 8 | Rural | Jarmundi | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| 9 | Rural | Saraiyahat | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| 10 | Rural | Ramgarh | 38 | 39 | 77 |
| 11 | Urban | Dumka / Basukinath Urban Area | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Total | β | β | 366 | 371 | 737 |
Read the official notification carefully.
Choose βRuralβ or βUrbanβ Home Guard category before applying.
Fill in all details accurately and upload self-attested documents:
Photo, Signature
Residential Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Educational Qualification Certificate
Technical / Sports / Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Pay the fee of βΉ100 online.
Submit the form and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!

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