This complete August 2026 guide explains home guard jobs in India, covering salary bands, sponsorship, required documents and the step-by-step online application route for freshers and experienced candidates.
Across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, employers are hiring mumbai home guards for August 2026 through direct company channels and licensed agencies. Pay in India varies by role tier, employer, shift and city.
The role is regulated under the Indian Ministry of Labour & Employment (labour.gov.in) and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Selected candidates receive an a standard Indian employment contract, PF/ESI enrolment and PAN/Aadhaar KYC, with medical and joining formalities handled by the employer HR desk. Apply online through official career pages and verified portals โ never pay an agent.
Below you will find the salary table, at-a-glance summary, a 7-day plan, the six-step playbook, an FAQ, and direct links to top India employers and no-cost portals โ read every section in order to keep your application safe and verified.
Mumbai Home Guard Jobs 2026
Security Guard โข Watchman โข Support Staff 10th Pass โข Daily Allowance โน670 + Annual HonorariumMaharashtra Police Auxiliary Force โข Apply at Local Police Station
The Mumbai Home Guard Department (Maharashtra Civil Defense) has officially opened recruitment for 2026 across all 12 Mumbai zones. Vacancies are available for Home Guard (Security / Watchman), Support Staff, and Female Home Guards โ a part-time auxiliary force assisting Mumbai Police in law-and-order duties, traffic management, disaster response, and event security.
This is a part-time / call-out position with a daily duty allowance of โน670 and an annual honorarium. After 5 years of service, eligible Home Guards can apply for permanent absorption into Maharashtra Police, MSF, or MIDC Police via lateral entry. Both freshers and ex-servicemen can apply.
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Duty Allowance | โน670 / duty day | Revised w.e.f. April 2026 |
| Monthly (15 duties) | โน10,050 | Average part-time engagement |
| Monthly (25โ30 duties) | โน16,750 โ โน20,100 | Full-time engagement during peak periods |
| Annual Honorarium | โน1,500 | Diwali / Republic Day bonus |
| Uniform Allowance | โน3,000 / year | Once a year |
| Death / Disability Compensation | Up to โน15 Lakh | On-duty incidents (Maharashtra Govt rules) |
Sources: Mumbai Home Guard Office (Worli HQ) โข Maharashtra Civil Defense โข verified April 2026.
| Department | Mumbai Home Guard / Maharashtra Civil Defense |
| Posts | Home Guard (Security / Watchman), Female Home Guard, Support Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 3,000+ Posts across 12 Mumbai zones |
| Qualification | 10th Pass (Maharashtra State Board / equivalent) |
| Age Limit | 20 โ 50 years (Govt of Maharashtra rules) |
| Service Type | Part-time / Call-out (Auxiliary to Mumbai Police) |
| Duty Hours | 8 hrs/duty (Day or Night shift, as called out) |
| Selection | Application at Police Station โ Physical Test โ Document Verification โ Training (15 days) |
| Application Mode | Offline at local Police Station / Mumbai Home Guard HQ Worli |
| Benefits | Daily allowance, Uniform, Insurance, Lateral entry to Maharashtra Police after 5 yrs |
- Indian citizen residing in Mumbai (proof of Mumbai residence required โ Aadhaar / ration card)
- Age 20 โ 50 years (5-year relaxation for ex-servicemen / SC / ST)
- Minimum 10th pass from Maharashtra Board or recognized equivalent
- Physical: Height 165 cm (Male) / 155 cm (Female), Chest 79โ84 cm (M)
- Physical Efficiency: 1.6 km run in 8 min (M) / 1 km run in 7 min (F)
- Clear police verification โ no criminal record / FIR pending
- Marathi reading & writing knowledge (mandatory for posting)
- Medical fitness: A-1 category as per Maharashtra Police medical standards
Step 1: Visit Local Police Station / HG Office
Visit your local Mumbai Police Station OR the Mumbai Home Guard HQ at Worli (Anand Bhavan) and request the Home Guard application form. The form is also available at MumbaiPolice.gov.in.
Step 2: Submit Filled Application + Documents
Submit the completed form along with copies of: 10th certificate, Aadhar, residence proof (Maharashtra), 4 passport photos, caste certificate (if applicable), and ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if any).
Step 3: Physical Measurement Test
Candidates report at the designated ground for height, chest, and weight measurement. Those meeting the standards proceed to the next step.
Step 4: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Run 1.6 km in 8 minutes (Male) or 1 km in 7 minutes (Female). Long jump (3.6m M / 2.7m F) and high jump (1m M / 0.8m F) are also conducted.
Step 5: Document Verification & Police Check
Original documents are verified, and a police background check is initiated. Any FIR, conviction, or pending case will lead to rejection.
Step 6: 15-Day Training & Enrolment
Selected candidates undergo a 15-day basic training (drill, law, first aid, traffic, weapons handling) at the Mumbai Home Guard Training Centre, Worli. Upon completion, they receive their Home Guard ID, uniform, and call-out duty roster.
Q: Is Mumbai Home Guard a permanent Govt job?
No. Home Guard is a part-time auxiliary force where members are paid a daily duty allowance (โน670/day in 2026) only when called for duty. After 5 years of consistent service, members can apply for lateral entry to Maharashtra Police / MSF as permanent constables.
Q: How much can I earn monthly as a Mumbai Home Guard?
Earnings depend on duty days. Average part-time engagement (15 duties/month) gives โน10,050/month. During peak periods (festivals, elections, monsoon emergencies), full-time engagement of 25โ30 duties can yield โน16,750 โ โน20,100/month.
Q: Can female candidates apply for Home Guard?
Yes. Mumbai Home Guard actively recruits female members for women-specific duties โ anti-eve teasing patrols, women police stations support, and event security at temples / malls / hospitals. Separate height (155 cm) and PET (1 km in 7 min) standards apply.
Q: Is there an application fee?
No. Mumbai Home Guard recruitment is completely free of cost. Beware of any agent demanding money for “selection guarantee” โ this is a scam. Always apply at the official local Police Station or Worli HQ only.
Q: What kind of duties does a Home Guard perform?
Duties include traffic management, festival/event security (Ganpati, Eid, Christmas), crowd control, anti-illegal-construction drives, mock drills, disaster response (monsoon flood relief), and assistance to Mumbai Police at police stations and check posts.
Apply directly through the Mumbai Home Guard / Maharashtra Police channels listed below. The recruitment is completely free โ no agents required.