Jharkhand Home Guard Merit List 2026 for Ranchi District has been officially declared by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Ranchi. The merit list covers candidates who qualified in both physical and written tests under Advertisement No. 01/2025 for rural and urban (non-technical) Home Guard (Grah Rakshak) positions. Candidates can now verify their roll numbers in the block-wise merit lists. This article is based on the official result notice released by the Ranchi District Administration on 10/06/2026.
The result includes 19 blocks across Ranchi District, with separate merit lists for male and female candidates. Each block has defined cutoff marks and cutoff dates of birth. One seat has been reserved for widows in select blocks as per official provisions.
Result at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of Deputy Commissioner, Ranchi District |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Home Guard (Grah Rakshak) Selection |
| Post Name | Grah Rakshak – Rural & Urban (Non-Technical) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025 |
| Result Declaration Date | 10/06/2026 |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Categories | Male & Female (Block-wise) |
| Special Provision | 1 seat reserved for the widow in select blocks |
| Official Website | Ranchi District NIC Website |
How to Check the Jharkhand Home Guard Merit List 2026
- Visit the Ranchi District NIC website or the Jharkhand Grah Raksha Vahini portal.
- Download the official merit list PDF published on 10/06/2026.
- Identify which block you applied for from the 19 blocks listed.
- Locate the Male or Female merit list for your specific block.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number in the respective block’s merit list.
- Note the cutoff marks and cutoff date of birth shown for your block.
- Confirm your provisional selection if your roll number appears in the list.
The Jharkhand Home Guard Merit List 2026 is organized by block with separate lists for male and female candidates. Each block displays selected roll numbers in order of merit, along with the final cutoff marks and the corresponding cutoff date of birth. Candidates must ensure they were born on or before the cutoff date of birth specified for their block to remain eligible.
What Your Result Means – Next Steps
If your roll number appears in the merit list:
Your selection is provisional. You have qualified based on your performance in the physical and written tests. The next critical step is to obtain your merit list printout and wait for official instructions regarding document verification and enrollment procedures. Document verification and medical fitness tests are typically the next stages. Check the Ranchi District website regularly for the official admit card or call letter for the next stage.
If your roll number does not appear in the merit list:
Your application was not selected in this recruitment cycle. Review the cutoff marks for your block and category (male or female) to understand the performance gap. The Jharkhand Home Guard typically conducts fresh recruitment cycles annually. You can apply in the next recruitment when the notification is released. Keep your scorecard, response sheet, and all documents safe for future applications and reference.
Cutoff Marks – Jharkhand Home Guard Merit List 2026
| Block Name | Male Cutoff Marks | Female Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Angara | 26 | 33 |
| Bero | 28 | 36 |
| Bundu | 25 | 23 |
| Burmu | 27 | 36 |
| Chanho | 30 | 37 |
| Itki | 25 | 31 |
| Kanke | 28 | – |
| Khelari | 21 | 30 |
| Lapung | 30 | 37 |
| Mandar | 30 | 36 |
| Nagri | 25 | 34 |
| Namkum | 35 | 27 |
| Ormanjhi | 29 | 36 |
| Rahe | 27 | 35 |
| Ratu | 30 | 36 |
| Silli | 27 | 33 |
| Sonahatu | 34 | 27 |
| Tamar | 28 | 34 |
| Urban Non-Tech (URNT) | 34 | 27 |
Block-Wise Merit List Details – Jharkhand Home Guard 2026
Angara Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 26 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 19-12-2004
Selected roll numbers include ANGA100016, ANGA100027, ANGA100028, ANGA100044, ANGA100080, ANGA100100107, ANGA100123, ANGA100154, ANGA100155, ANGA100160 and additional candidates as per the official list.
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 33 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 23-05-2002
Selected roll numbers include ANGA100022, ANGA100024, ANGA100030, ANGA100031, and others as listed in the official merit list.
Bero Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 28 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 11-06-2003
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 36 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 14-03-1998
Bundu Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 25 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 05-12-2005
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 23 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 12-04-2000
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Burmu Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 27 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 01-01-2000
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 36 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 25-09-2001
Chanho Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 30 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 27-12-2005
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 37 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 04-01-2003
Itki Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 25 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 05-03-2001
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 31 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 20-11-2003
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Kanke Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 28 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 20-11-1999
Khelari Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 21 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 10-06-1998
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 30 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 01-02-1999
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Lapung Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 30 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 21-04-2003
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 37 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 30-05-2001
Mandar Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 30 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 10-04-2003
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 36 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 15-12-1997
Nagri Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 25 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 10-06-1998
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 34 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 06-12-2001
Namkum Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 35 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 04-05-2002
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 27 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 20-12-2002
Ormanjhi Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 29 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 09-04-2001
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 36 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 12-09-1999
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Rahe Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 27 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 17-12-1989
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 35 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 25-11-2004
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Ratu Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 30 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 10-06-2003
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 36 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 17-12-1993
Silli Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 27 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 10-06-1998
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 33 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 06-08-2001
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Sonahatu Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 34 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 20-01-2004
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 27 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 16-04-2003
Tamar Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 28 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 04-02-2005
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 34 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 01-02-2003
One seat is reserved for a widow in the female category.
Urban Non-Tech (URNT) Block
Male Merit List – Cutoff: 34 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 15-03-2002
Female Merit List – Cutoff: 27 Marks | Cutoff DOB: 15-12-2003
Eligibility Criteria and Special Provisions
Candidates enrolled as Home Guards must be between 24 and 55 years of age, as per applicable recruitment rules. Candidates born on or after 28/11/2025 are declared ineligible. The merit list has been prepared in accordance with W.P.(S) No. 781/2022 and C.Rev No. 133/2025. Merit position is counted from the 15th rank onward for certain categories as per official regulations.
Official Publication and Notification Details
The merit list has been officially published vide Letter No. 937, dated 10/06/2026, issued by the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman, Grah Rakshak Navnaamankан Samiti, Ranchi. The list will be published in all daily newspapers of Ranchi District. Copies have been forwarded to the Senior Superintendent of Police-cum-Senior Member, Grah Rakshak Navnaamankан Samiti, and the District Information Officer-cum-Member Secretary, Jharkhand Grah Raksha Vahini, Ranchi, for necessary action. The Manager, NIC, Ranchi, has been directed to ensure publication of the merit list on the Ranchi District website.
Documents to Keep Ready for Document Verification
- Original mark sheets (Class 10, 12, and qualifying degree)
- Category or caste certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) in the required format
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport)
- Passport-size photographs (as per specifications)
- Merit list printout or enrollment letter
- Admit card for the written and physical test stages
- Any relevant experience certificate or certificate of character
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How do I check if my name is in the Jharkhand Home Guard Merit List 2026?
Ans. Download the official merit list PDF from the Ranchi District NIC website. Find your block name and search for your roll number in either the Male or Female list for that block. If your roll number appears, you have been provisionally selected.
Q2. What does “Cutoff DOB” mean in the merit list?
Ans. The Cutoff Date of Birth (DOB) is the threshold birth date for candidates selected in your block and category. You must have been born on or before this date to remain eligible. Candidates born after this date are ineligible, even if their roll number appears in the list.
Q3. I did not appear in the merit list. Can I apply for the next recruitment?
Ans. Yes. The Jharkhand Home Guard typically conducts fresh recruitment cycles annually. When the next Advertisement is released, you can apply again. Review the cutoff marks for your block to understand the gap and prepare accordingly for the next cycle.
Q4. What is the significance of the “Widow” seat mentioned in some blocks?
Ans. One seat has been reserved for widows in select blocks (Bundu, Itki, Khelari, Ormanjhi, Rahe, Silli, Tamar) as per official provisions. If you are eligible under this category, your candidature is considered against this reserved seat.
Q5. What happens after my name appears in the merit list?
Ans. After provisional selection in the merit list, the next stage is typically document verification and medical fitness tests. Wait for an official admit card or call letter from the Ranchi District Administration. Check the Ranchi District website or your registered mobile number regularly for updates.
Q6. Are candidates born after 28/11/2025 eligible?
Ans. No. Candidates born on or after 28/11/2025 are ineligible as per the official notice. Only candidates born before this date can proceed with enrollment.
Q7. I am eligible, but did not receive a call letter. What should I do?
Ans. If your roll number is in the merit list but you have not received an official call letter, contact the District Information Officer-cum-Member Secretary, Jharkhand Grah Raksha Vahini, Ranchi, or visit the Ranchi District office in person. Confirm your contact details are correctly registered.
Q8. Will the merit list be published in newspapers?
Ans. Yes. The official merit list is being published in all daily newspapers of Ranchi District as per the official directive. You can also access the digital version on the Ranchi District NIC website.
What to Do Next
Check the Jharkhand Home Guard Merit List 2026 immediately by searching your roll number in your block’s respective male or female list. Note the cutoff marks and cutoff date of birth for your block to confirm your eligibility. If you are selected, collect the merit list printout and watch for the official call letter for document verification and medical tests; if you are not selected, review the cutoff marks to understand the gap and mark the date when the next recruitment notification is expected.
