Madhya Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Gets Approval After 18 Years, 5,010 Posts To Be Filled, 488 For Mahakal Temple
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state government has cleared the recruitment of 5,010 Home Guards, of whom 488 will be appointed specifically for the security of Mahakal Temple, said officials here on Wednesday. A proposal to recruit 5,010 Home Guards was sent to the Home Department for approval in January. On Dec 6, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced that 5,000 Home Guards would be recruited…
The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the recruitment of 5,010 Home Guards after an 18-year hiatus, with 488 posts specifically designated for the security of the revered Mahakal Temple, officials announced on Wednesday. The proposal to recruit 5,010 Home Guards was submitted to the Home Department in January. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had previously announced in December 2025 that 5,000 Home Guards would be recruited and deployed to ensure safety and security during the upcoming Ujjain Simhastha 2028.
The Department of Home Affairs has now decided to conduct a written examination through the Employees Selection Board (ESB) after which physical tests will be conducted for the selected candidates. In contrast to the last recruitment held in 2008, this time a more rigorous examination process will be implemented. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Amit Sanghi informed the news agency that the last recruitment process was carried out at divisional headquarters, where notifications were issued through local newspapers, and aspirants underwent physical check-ups and qualifications verification before the divisional commandant prepared the merit list.
Despite the sanctioned strength of Home Guards standing at 16,500, only 8,500 personnel are currently serving, leaving a significant gap. If the 5,010 posts are filled, the staffing shortfall will persist.
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