Home Guard Recruitment 2025: All India Vacancies Announced
A new recruitment drive for Home Guard positions for the year 2025 has been announced. This recruitment is open to both male and female candidates from across India, with an official notification already released. Eligible candidates who have passed 10th grade can apply for these posts. The online application process has already commenced and will continue until October 2025, with forms accepted from September to October 2025. This article provides complete details, including the selection process, physical requirements, total vacancies, and salary expectations.
Key Highlights of Home Guard Recruitment 2025
The Home Guard Recruitment 2025 invites applications from eligible individuals across all states of India. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply online. Essential information regarding salary, age limit, and educational qualifications is available.
Vacancy Details
A total of 1259 vacancies have been announced for the Home Guard post. This recruitment is open to all Indian male and female candidates who can apply online.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 19 years old. The maximum age limit for applicants is 40 years. Age relaxation for Female, OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be provided as per government rules.
Educational Qualification: For general eligibility, candidates should be 10th pass. However, specific qualifications vary based on location:
- Rural Home Guards: A minimum qualification of 7th or 8th pass is accepted. The official notification clarifies that for rural candidates, a minimum 7th pass is required.
- Urban Home Guards: A minimum qualification of 10th pass is required. Applicants are advised to check the official notification for complete educational qualification details.
Application Fee
The application fee for this recruitment is ₹100 across all categories:
- General and OBC candidates: ₹100
- SC and ST candidates: ₹100
- Female candidates: ₹100
Salary Structure
The expected salary for Home Guard positions is ₹25,000 per month and above, as per the expected Uttar Pradesh Home Guard salary. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact salary details as per the prevailing rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025 involves several stages:
- Written Examination (OMR-based)
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Standard Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination Further detailed information on each stage should be verified from the official notification.
Physical Standards (Physical Measurement Test)
The physical measurement standards for both rural and urban Home Guards are as follows:
Height:
- Male Candidates: 162 cm for General and OBC categories; 157 cm for SC and ST categories.
- Female Candidates: 148 cm for all categories.
Chest (for Male Candidates Only):
- 79 cm for General and OBC categories.
- 76 cm for SC and ST categories. Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates. SC/ST candidates seeking physical measurement relaxation must provide a valid caste certificate as per government rules.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) includes various events, with specific requirements as detailed in the official notification, such as the one for Jharkhand Home Guard. The sequence of events typically includes running, high jump, long jump, and shot put.
Running (1 Mile):
- Male Candidates:
- Completion within 5 minutes: 20 marks
- Completion between 5 minutes and 6 minutes: 10 marks
- Completion in more than 6 minutes: Disqualified
- Female Candidates:
- Completion within 8 minutes or less: 20 marks
- Completion between 8 minutes and 10 minutes: 10 marks
- Completion in more than 10 minutes: Disqualified
High Jump:
- Male Candidates: Minimum 4 feet (for 5 marks).
- Female Candidates: Minimum 3 feet (for 5 marks).
Written Examination
Candidates who successfully clear the Physical Efficiency Test will proceed to a written examination, which focuses on Hindi writing comprehension.
- Rural Home Guards: The test will be at the 7th-grade level.
- Urban Home Guards: The test will be at the 10th-grade level. The examination will be for a total of 100 marks, with 30 marks required to pass.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Application: 6 September 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: 8 October 2025
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the Home Guard Recruitment 2025. The application process began on 6 September 2025, and the deadline to apply is 8 October 2025. Applicants are strongly advised to refer to the official notification for comprehensive instructions on the application process and to ensure all required documents are prepared.
