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Home Guard Recruitment 2025, Sarkari Naukri: If you live in Jharkhand and are dreaming of a government job, then there is good news for you. Jharkhand Police has issued a notification for recruitment to 1614 posts of Home Guard. The special thing is that if you are 7th pass, then you can also capitalize on this opportunity. Applications are starting from 15 June 2025 and you can apply by visiting jhpolice.gov.in. Whether you are a man or a woman, if your age is between 19 to 40 years, then this is a golden opportunity for you.

Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment: What is special?

In this recruitment of Home Guard in Jharkhand, apart from 1276 general home guard posts, vacancies have come out for 169 male and 169 female home guards, i.e. a total of 1614 posts. This recruitment is special because even less educated people can apply for it. You only need to be 7th pass or 10th pass. Also, if you are from the SC/ST or OBC category, you will get age relaxation.

Why apply?
Less education, big opportunity: Such a chance of a government job for 7th pass does not come again and again.
Opportunity for women too: 169 posts are only for women.
Job in Jharkhand: Golden opportunity to get a government job in your state.
Focus on physical test: Not much tension in the written exam, just fitness and basic skills are required.

Who can apply?

The eligibility and physical fitness rules for this recruitment are as follows:
Educational Qualification
7th pass or 10th pass (from a recognized board).
If you have any technical skills (like driving, electrician or cooking) then you can get additional benefits.

Age limit
19 to 40 years (till 1 June 2025).
Reserve category (SC/ST/OBC) will get age relaxation. As per government rules.

Physical Eligibility

The physical eligibility standards for Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2025 are as follows - The minimum height of male candidates of General, EWS, and OBC categories should be 162 cm and chest 79 cm (without inflation). At the same time, the minimum height of male candidates of the SC/ST category should be 157 cm and chest 76 cm (without inflation).

Height and Chest: Height and chest will be measured for men, while only height will be checked for women.

Fitness: You have to pass running, jumping, and other physical testing.

Selection Process: How to get a job?

To get a job in Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment, you have to go through these steps:

Physical Examination Test (PET/PST):

Height-Chest Measurement: Check will be done as per the table given above.

Race: Men will have to complete a 2 km race and women will have to complete a 1.6 km race. Check the exact time in the notification.

Long jump, high jump: There will also be these tests for physical fitness.

Hindi writing ability: There will be a basic Hindi test, in which you may be asked to write a simple essay, letter, or application. No need to panic too much, you should just know basic Hindi.

Technical skills (if applicable):
If you have mentioned any technical skill (like driving, or carpentry), then it can be tested.

Document verification:
Your certificates (7th/10th mark sheet, Aadhaar, domicile) will be checked. Salary details are not in the notification yet, but the salary of a home guard is usually Rs 20,000 to 25,000 per month (or daily wage basis).

How to apply?
It is very easy to apply online. Just follow these steps-
Visit jhpolice.gov.in. Click on New Registration and register by entering your mobile number and captcha. Login with your registration number and password. Enter your details (name, date of birth), education details, and category. Upload photo and signature (50-100 KB, in JPG format). Apart from the 7th/10th mark sheet, Aadhar card, and Jharkhand domicile, if you have SC/ST/OBC certificate, then upload it too. Pay the fee (if applicable) online. Applications will start from 15 June 2025, and the last date will be updated in the notification soon.

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