Nagar Nigam Gorakhpur Suraksha Guard Recruitment 2026: 20 Posts for Ex-Servicemen, 10th Pass Can Apply Offline

If you retired from the Army, BSF, CRPF or SSB and are looking for a steady government job after service, this one deserves your attention. Nagar Nigam Gorakhpur has announced 20 Suraksha Guard (Security Guard) posts through offline application — and unlike most recruitments, ex-servicemen don’t just qualify here, they get direct preference in selection.

The entry barrier is refreshingly low: 10th pass, age between 18 and 55, zero application fee. Here’s everything broken down — eligibility, the slightly confusing salary figures decoded, documents needed, and exactly how to send your form so it doesn’t get rejected.

Recruitment Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Nagar Nigam, Gorakhpur (U.P.)
Post Name	Suraksha Guard (Security Guard)
Total Vacancies	20
Qualification	10th pass + retired from Army / BSF / CRPF / SSB
Age Limit	18–55 years (as on 26.09.2026)
Salary	₹18,000/month (see salary section below for full picture)
Application Mode	Offline (by hand or registered post)
Application Fee	Nil
Who Can Apply	Male candidates only
Last Date	06.10.2026

What Makes This Recruitment Different

Most guard recruitments treat everyone equally. This one doesn’t — and that’s good news if you’ve served in uniform:

• Ex-servicemen get preference in selection. The notice states it explicitly. Your service record is an actual advantage here, not just an eligibility tick-box.
• The age window is unusually wide. 18 to 55 years as on 26 September 2026 — most government recruitments cap age at 27–40. If you’re a retiree in your 40s or early 50s, you’re still in the race.
• No application fee at all. Not even a token amount. The entire process costs you nothing except postage.
• Salary has slabs, not a flat figure. Depending on your credentials, the monthly pay goes beyond the base ₹18,000 (decoded below).

Eligibility: Who Can Actually Apply

Don’t skim this part — the eligibility has two halves and you need both:

1. Educational: 10th pass from a recognized board.
2. Service background: Retired from the Army, BSF, CRPF or SSB. This is effectively an ex-servicemen recruitment wearing a guard-uniform.

Additionally, only male candidates are eligible for these posts. If you’re a civilian 10th-pass candidate with no service background, this particular advertisement isn’t for you — but keep an eye on this site, similar guard posts for civilians appear regularly.

Salary Decoded: ₹18,000, ₹23,000 or ₹25,000?

The notice mentions three figures, which confuses most readers. Here’s the honest decode:

• The vacancy table lists the base pay as ₹18,000 per month.
• The detailed notice further states that revolver/pistol license holders get ₹25,000/month, while others receive ₹23,000/month.

The notice’s own wording on this point is a little garbled, so treat the slab structure as indicative: your exact monthly pay will depend on your credentials and weapon license status. The one certain thing — it’s a fixed monthly salary (regular post, per the notice), not daily wages.

How to Apply Offline: Step by Step

There is no online portal. Follow this sequence:

1. Get the application form. Arrange the prescribed offline form for the Suraksha Guard post.
2. Fill it in capital letters. Every column in clear, capital letters — no cutting, no overwriting anywhere on the form.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all documents (list below). Do NOT send original certificates.
4. Superscribe the envelope. Write “Application for the post of Suraksha Guard” clearly on top of the envelope.
5. One envelope, one application. Don’t put multiple applications in a single envelope.
6. Send it before 06.10.2026 — either deliver it by hand or by registered post to:Apar Nagar Ayukt–Dwitiya,
   Nagar Nigam, Gorakhpur – 273001 (U.P.)

Documents to Attach (Self-Attested Copies)

• 10th pass certificate and marksheet (also serves as birth proof — attach a copy of the certificate showing date of birth)
• Caste certificate (copy)
• Aadhaar card / identity proof (copy)
• Three recent passport-size colour photographs
• Ex-serviceman proof: PPO, discharge book, and Zila Sainik Kalyan Board-issued ID card (copy) — these carry weight in selection, so don’t miss them

Keep the originals with you. If shortlisted, you’ll be informed separately about the interview stage.

Mistakes That Get Forms Rejected

Having seen hundreds of offline recruitments, these are the errors that silently kill applications:

• Sending original documents instead of self-attested copies — the notice warns against this directly.
• Overwriting or cutting on the form. One strike-through and your form looks tampered with. Fill a fresh form instead.
• Forgetting the envelope superscription. An unmarked envelope in a municipal office can get misplaced among hundreds of letters.
• Missing the ex-serviceman ID proof. Your PPO and Sainik Kalyan Board card are what unlock the selection preference — without them, you’re just another applicant.
• Posting it too late. Registered post takes days. With the deadline on 6 October 2026, post it at least 4–5 days early.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Age counted as on	26.09.2026
Last date for application receipt	06.10.2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Nagar Nigam Gorakhpur Suraksha Guard Recruitment 2026?
Male candidates who have passed 10th and retired from the Army, BSF, CRPF or SSB, aged 18–55 as on 26.09.2026.

What is the salary of a Suraksha Guard in Nagar Nigam Gorakhpur?
The base pay is ₹18,000/month. As per the notice, revolver/pistol license holders may receive ₹25,000/month and others ₹23,000/month.

Is there any application fee?
No. There is zero application fee for all candidates.

How do I apply — online or offline?
Strictly offline. Send the filled form by hand or registered post to Apar Nagar Ayukt–Dwitiya, Nagar Nigam, Gorakhpur – 273001 (U.P.) before 06.10.2026.

Do ex-servicemen really get preference?
Yes. The official notice explicitly states that ex-servicemen will be given preference in selection. Attach your PPO, discharge book and Sainik Kalyan Board ID proof.

Can I send the application by ordinary post or courier?
The notice specifies by hand or registered post. Stick to those two to stay safe.

This information is compiled from the published recruitment notice. Candidates should cross-check every detail — especially the salary slabs and eligibility — against the official notification before applying.