Odisha Home Guards OHG Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 10th Pass Jobs

Odisha Government has released the official notification for Odisha Home Guards Recruitment 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for those who have completed 10th class (Matriculation) and are looking to serve the state by joining the Home Guards department.

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In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the Odisha Home Guards Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, application process, selection procedure, salary, important dates, and more.

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Odisha Home Guards Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Odisha Police / Home Guards Department
Post Name	Home Guards
Total Vacancies	To be announced (District-wise posts expected)
Job Type	State Government Job
Location	Across Odisha
Qualification	10th Pass (Matriculation)
Age Limit	20 to 40 years (Relaxation applicable)
Selection Process	Physical Test, Written Test & Interview
Application Mode	Offline / Online (District-wise)
Official Website	www.odishapolice.gov.in

🏛️ About Odisha Home Guards

The Home Guards Department plays a vital role in assisting the police and administration in maintaining law and order, disaster management, rescue operations, traffic control, and other community services.

Home Guards are not regular police officers but volunteer-based forces who get duty-based honorarium and allowances. Many candidates join Home Guards as it gives them an opportunity to serve society, gain discipline, and also prepare for higher government job opportunities in the future.

📢 Odisha Home Guards Vacancy 2026

The exact number of vacancies will be announced district-wise by the Odisha Police. Each district will release its own notification depending on the requirement of Home Guards in that region.

Expected vacancies will be in the range of thousands across Odisha districts such as:

Bhubaneswar
Cuttack
Puri
Sambalpur
Rourkela
Balasore
Berhampur
Koraput
Kalahandi
Mayurbhanj

👉 Interested candidates should keep checking the official website or their respective District Police Headquarters notice board for updates.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria for Odisha Home Guards Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for Odisha Home Guards must meet the following eligibility requirements:

🔹 Educational Qualification

The candidate must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
Higher qualification candidates can also apply.

🔹 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government rules.

🔹 Physical Standards

The candidate must be physically fit.
Should meet the basic height, chest (for males), and weight requirements as per Odisha Police norms.
Should not have any major physical disability.

💰 Odisha Home Guards Salary 2026

Home Guards are not permanent government employees, but they receive duty-based allowances.

Daily Allowance: ₹700 – ₹800 (approx.)
Monthly Duty Pay (average 20 days duty): ₹15,000 – ₹18,000 per month
They also get benefits like:
- Uniform allowance
- Risk allowance (during emergency duties)
- Travel & food allowances during field duties

🏆 Selection Process – Odisha Home Guards Recruitment 2026

The selection process for Home Guards generally includes:

Physical Test
- Running (1.6 km for males, 800m for females)
- Long Jump / High Jump
- Push-ups (for males)
- Physical fitness assessment
Written Examination
- General Knowledge
- Reasoning Ability
- Basic Mathematics
- Odia & English Language
Interview / Document Verification
- Verification of certificates, identity, and character certificate.