Home Guard Recruitment 2026: A Bumper Opportunity for 10th Pass Candidates
A significant recruitment drive for Home Guard positions has been announced for the year 2026. This presents a bumper opportunity for individuals looking to join the Home Guard force, with applications open to both male and female candidates across various categories.
Home Guard Vacancy Details
This major Home Guard recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 50,000 positions. The notification invites applications from all eligible male and female candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Home Guard recruitment, candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements:
Educational Qualification: Applicants must have a minimum qualification of 10th pass. For candidates applying from rural areas (gramin kshetra), a 7th pass qualification is also acceptable.
Age Limit: The age limit for this recruitment is set between 18 years (minimum) and 40 years (maximum).
Age Relaxation: Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates will receive a 5-year age relaxation benefit, while Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates will be eligible for a 3-year relaxation.
Selection Process for Home Guard
The selection process for the Home Guard recruitment is structured to assess candidates across various parameters. It comprises several stages:
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Standard Test (PST): This includes physical measurements and a running test.
- Written Examination: A test to assess general knowledge and other subject-specific skills.
- Document Verification: Verification of all submitted documents.
- Medical Test: A medical examination to ensure fitness for the role.
Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the following physical standards for Height, Chest (for males), and Weight (for females):
For Male Candidates:
- Height:
- General Category: 167 cm to 168 cm
- SC/ST/OBC Categories: 162 cm to 165 cm
- Chest Measurement:
- General Category: 78 cm (unexpanded) to 84 cm (expanded), with a 5 cm expansion.
- SC/ST/OBC Categories: 76 cm (unexpanded) to 81 cm (expanded), with a 5 cm expansion.
- Weight: No specific weight criteria for male candidates.
For Female Candidates:
- Height:
- General Category: 152 cm to 155 cm
- SC/ST/OBC Categories: 150 cm to 152 cm
- Weight: Minimum 40 kg.
Physical Efficiency Test (Running)
The Physical Efficiency Test includes a running event with specific time limits:
- Male Candidates: 4.8 kilometers to be completed within 25 to 28 minutes.
- Female Candidates: 2.4 kilometers to be completed within 14 to 18 minutes.
Candidates exceeding the specified time limits will be disqualified.
Written Examination Pattern
The written examination for the Home Guard recruitment will follow this pattern:
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based).
- Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs).
- Languages: The exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English.
- Total Questions: 100 questions.
- Total Marks: 100 marks.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking in this examination.
Written Examination Subjects
The written exam will cover the following subjects with a specific distribution of questions and marks:
- General Knowledge (GK): 25 questions, 25 marks.
- General Hindi: 20 questions, 20 marks.
- General English: 10 questions, 10 marks.
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: 20 questions, 20 marks.
- Numerical Ability (Maths): 15 questions, 15 marks.
- General Science (GS): 10 questions, 10 marks.
Required Documents for Verification
Candidates must keep the following documents ready for verification during the selection process:
- ID Proof
- 10th Marksheet and Certificate (along with certificates for any higher qualifications if applicable). Ensure that personal details (name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth) match exactly with the 10th Marksheet.
- Passport Size Photographs: At least four, up to a maximum of 20, should be available. Photographs should not be older than six months.
- Caste Certificate: Required for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
- Age Proof: Can be the 10th Marksheet or a Birth Certificate.
Application Period
The application process for the Home Guard recruitment is anticipated to run from March to April. Further details on how to apply will be provided once the application window opens.