Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 15,000+ Posts
New Home Guard recruitment for 2026 has been announced. This recruitment drive seeks eligible candidates with a minimum qualification of 10th pass. Both male and female applicants from across India are invited to apply online for these positions. Detailed information regarding the vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more is available.
Recruitment Overview
The Home Guard Recruitment Board 2026 has released new vacancies for Home Guard positions. Over 15,000 vacancies are available, with an expected count of 22,000 positions. Candidates from all states of India, both male and female, can apply online. Applicants are advised to read the official notification thoroughly and follow all guidelines before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed Class 10th are eligible to apply for these posts. For complete details, candidates should check the official notification.
Age Limit: The minimum age limit for Home Guard recruitment 2026 is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules for categories such as Female, OBC, SC, ST.
Application Fees
The application fees for Home Guard Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
- General and OBC candidates: Rs 400
- SC and ST candidates: Rs 300
- Female candidates: Rs 300 For further details on application charges, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Salary Details
The expected salary for Home Guard positions is Rs 25,000 per month or more. The salary structure will be provided as per rules. For detailed salary information, candidates must check the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process for Home Guard Recruitment 2026 involves multiple stages to evaluate candidates. The stages are:
- Written Examination: An OMR-based written exam will be conducted, covering subjects like General Knowledge (GK), General Studies (GS), Mathematics, English, and Hindi. The questions will be of 10th and 12th standard levels.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT): This involves checking the physical measurements of candidates.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): This evaluates the physical standards required for the post.
- Document Verification: All submitted documents will be verified.
- Medical Test: A medical examination will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the required health standards.
Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PET)
The physical requirements for Home Guard Recruitment 2026 are detailed below:
Height Requirements:
- Male Candidates:
- General, OBC, SC categories: 168 cm
- ST category: 160 cm
- Female Candidates:
- General, OBC, SC categories: 152 cm
- ST category: 147 cm
Chest Requirements (for Male Candidates only):
- General, OBC, SC categories: 79 cm to 84 cm
- ST category: 77 cm to 82 cm
- For female candidates, chest measurement is not applicable.
Weight Requirements:
- For male candidates, weight is not applicable.
- For female candidates, the minimum weight is 40 kg, as per rules.
Running Test:
- Male Candidates: 4.8 km to be completed in 28 minutes.
- Female Candidates: 2.4 km to be completed in 16 minutes.
Required Documents for Application
Candidates will need the following documents to apply for the Home Guard Recruitment 2026:
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th Certificate (Mark sheet)
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photo
- Email ID
- Degree related to the position (if applicable)
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Signature
- Cast Certificate (if applicable)
Important Dates
The starting date for applications is expected to be February 2026. For complete and official updates on application dates, candidates should check the official notification.
