KSP Home Guard Recruitment 2026 — Bengaluru South & Rural

The Karnataka State Police Home Guards Department is inviting applications for registration of Self-Volunteer Home Guards (Swayam Sevaka Gruharakshaka) in Bengaluru South District and Bengaluru Rural District. If you have passed 10th class, are aged between 19 and 50 years, and are a local resident of the relevant district, you can register. Home Guards earn Rs. 500 to Rs. 800 per duty day depending on the type of duty. The last date for Bengaluru Rural is 8 June 2026.

Karnataka Home Guard Recruitment 2026 - Bengaluru South & Bengaluru Rural

The Office of the Commandant General, Home Guards, Karnataka has issued a publication for filling up vacant positions of Self-Volunteer Home Guard members in the Bengaluru South and Bengaluru Rural districts. Local resident candidates can collect and submit the application at the Office of the Commandant, Sheshadri Road, Near Freedom Park, Bengaluru - 560009. This is not a regular salaried job — Home Guards are part-time volunteers paid a daily wage when called for duty or training.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: You must have passed 10th class (compulsory).
• Residence: You must be a local resident of Bengaluru South or Bengaluru Rural district.
• Physical Fitness: You must have good health and physical fitness.
• The position is open to both men and women.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 19 years (above)
• Maximum age: 50 years
• Reference date for age is the date of application.

Daily Duty / Training Allowance

• Law & Order duty (Police Department): Rs. 800 per day
• Other duties / training in Bengaluru City: Rs. 600 per day
• Other duties / training in other locations / districts: Rs. 500 per day
• Weekly drill: Rs. 100 per drill (4 drills per month)
• Home Guards are paid only on the days they are called for duty or training.

Selection Process

Selection is by the Office of the Commandant, Home Guards. Steps typically include:

1. Application Submission: Submit completed application at the Commandant's office during the prescribed window.
2. Physical Fitness Check: Verification of good health and physical fitness.
3. Document Verification: Verification of 10th certificate, local residence proof, age proof and other documents.
4. Final Selection & Enrolment: Eligible candidates are enrolled as Self-Volunteer Home Guards.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Office of the Commandant, Home Guards at Sheshadri Road, Near Freedom Park, Bengaluru - 560009.
2. Collect the application form during the prescribed window (timing: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM).
3. Fill in the application with personal details, educational qualification and local residence proof.
4. Submit the completed application at the same office along with supporting documents.
5. Contact Numbers: Bengaluru South - 080-22261012, Bengaluru Rural - 080-22263447.

Important Dates

• Bengaluru South - Application Distribution Period: 11 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
• Bengaluru Rural - Application Distribution Period: 13 May 2026 to 30 May 2026
• Bengaluru Rural - Last Date to Submit Application: 8 June 2026
• Application Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

• Assist the Karnataka Police in maintaining law and order in your district
• Help with crowd control and traffic management during public events and festivals
• Attend weekly drills and periodic training sessions at the Home Guards centre
• Respond to emergency duty calls including natural disaster relief operations
• Support the police in patrolling and area security when assigned
• Maintain discipline and follow the orders of the Commandant and supervising officers
• Keep your uniform, equipment and conduct in line with the Home Guards code