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BPSSC Company Commander (Home Guard) Recruitment 2026 (Advt 11/2026)

Bihar Police Sub Ordinate Services Commission

Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Announcement - Detailed Notification

Posted: 29 days ago

Posts: 65

Location: STATE (Bihar)

Closes: 10 Oct 2026

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Job Details

BPSSC invites online applications for recruitment to Company Commander (Home Guard) under Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar via Advertisement No. 11/2026. The selection process comprises a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam (Paper-I General Hindi qualifying; Paper-II merit), followed by a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test. Appointment is in Pay Level-6; category-wise reservation applies as per Bihar Government rules.

Level:
state
State:
Bihar
Other Information:
  • Issuing office: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, 5, Harding Road, Patna-800001.

Job Summary

Recruitment of Company Commander (Home Guard) in Bihar Home Guard service through BPSSC. 65 posts, Pay Level-6; online applications from 10/09/2026 to 10/10/2026; open to enrolled and trained Home Guard volunteers with graduation and prescribed age/physical standards.

Important Dates

  1. Cut-off date for age and educational qualification

  2. Applications open · Online application starting date

  3. Last date to apply · Online application closing dateNext

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. All categories (male/female/third gender):
Rs 100
2. Refund/charges:
Bank/Payment Gateway charges extra; fee is non‑refundable.

Payment Methods

1. Online payment modes:
Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI; only these modes are accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Graduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent examination recognised by the State Government, by 01.08.2026.Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience Range5 - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age Range24 - 50 years
Age ruleAge will be calculated as on 01.08.2026; minimum 24 years and maximum 50 years.

4. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
NationalityIndian citizen is mandatory.

5. Physical Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Height (Male UR/BC)Minimum 165 cm.
Height (Male EBC/SC/ST)Minimum 160 cm.
Height (All women)Minimum 155 cm.
Chest (Male UR/BC)81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded; minimum 5 cm expansion compulsory.
Chest (Male SC/ST)79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded; minimum 5 cm expansion compulsory.
Weight (Women)Minimum 48 kilograms.

6. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Eligible cadreOnly Bihar Home Guard (daily duty allowance holders, including sportspersons), male/female/third gender, who are enrolled and trained in the organisation may apply.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 65

1. Company Commander (Home Guard)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Cadre eligibility: Open only to enrolled and trained Bihar Home Guard (daily duty allowance holders, including sportspersons).
  • Educational qualification: Graduate by 01.08.2026.
  • Physical standards: Height/Chest/Weight as prescribed; PET is qualifying (see selection process).

Age Limitations:

  • Age range: 24 to 50 years as on 01.08.2026.

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
Unreserved (01)27
  • Women within category (35%): 09
Scheduled Caste (02)10
  • Women within category (35%): 04
Scheduled Tribe (03)1N/A
Extremely Backward Class (04)11
  • Women within category (35%): 04
Backward Class (05)8
  • Women within category (35%): 03
Economically Weaker Section (06)6
  • Women within category (35%): 02
Backward Class Women (07)2N/A

Salary Details

Other Information

  • Pay matrix: Level-6 (as per Bihar Pay Matrix).

Cut Off Marks

1. Qualifying marks for preparing final merit (Main Exam):
UR 40%; BC 36.5%; EBC 34%; SC/ST and Women 32%.

How to Apply

1. Mode:
Apply online only at https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in under the “Home Guard” tab; select Advt. No. 11/2026.
2. Registration:
Use a valid mobile number and e‑mail ID to register; registration ID and password will be sent via SMS/E‑mail.
3. Upload:
Upload recent photograph (15–25 KB, jpg/jpeg/gif, light background) and signatures in Hindi and English (each 15–25 KB).
4. Fee payment:
Pay application fee online; keep acknowledgement/printout after final submission.

Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary Examination:
One paper; 100 objective questions; 200 marks; duration 2 hours; minimum 30% required to qualify; used for shortlisting up to 20 times the vacancies; OMR based; normalization may be applied (Equi‑Percentile Method) in multi‑shift exams.
2. Main Examination – Paper I (General Hindi):
100 questions; 200 marks; duration 2 hours; minimum 30% qualifying; marks not counted for merit.
3. Main Examination – Paper II:
General Studies, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics and Mental Ability; 100 questions; 200 marks; duration 2 hours; negative marking of 0.2 marks per wrong answer; OMR based; normalization may be applied.
4. Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying):
Men: 1 mile (1.6 km) in 6 min 30 sec; high jump ≥ 4 ft; long jump ≥ 12 ft; shot put (16 lb) ≥ 16 ft. Women: 1 km in 6 min; high jump ≥ 3 ft; long jump ≥ 9 ft; shot put (12 lb) ≥ 10 ft; three attempts allowed in jumping/shot put; candidates must qualify all events.

Syllabus Details

1. Main Exam Paper II subjects:
General Studies, General Science, Civics (Indian Polity), Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics and Mental Ability.

Selection Process

1. Stages:
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination (two papers) → Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying).
2. Merit list:
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination (as per reservation rules).
3. Document/medical and verification:
Selected candidates will undergo medical examination, character and antecedent verification before appointment.

Reservation Details

1. Women reservation:
35% horizontal reservation for women within each category; applicable to women domiciled in Bihar as per government orders.
2. Freedom fighter quota:
2% horizontal reservation for dependents (sons/daughters/grandsons/granddaughters) of freedom fighters (shown as 01 post).
3. Transgender policy:
Transgender candidates will get reservation benefits as per Bihar Government notifications; physical standards/PET as prescribed for the applicable category.

Document Requirements

1. Mandatory identifiers:
Valid mobile number and e‑mail ID for registration and communication.
2. Photo and signatures:
Upload recent photograph (15–25 KB; jpg/jpeg/gif; light background) and signatures in Hindi and English (each 15–25 KB; jpg/jpeg/gif).
3. Certificates for verification:
Original certificates (educational, age/matriculation, category, Home Guard service/training etc.) will be verified at later stages.
4. Acknowledgement:
After final submission, print and keep the application acknowledgement for records.

Important Instructions

1. Single application:
Only one application can be submitted per mobile number; multiple applications are liable to be cancelled.
2. Data accuracy:
Fill all details carefully; incorrect/false information may lead to rejection and legal action.
3. Payment confirmation:
In case of payment issues, the amount (if stuck at gateway) may be returned by the Payment Gateway after 7 working days; bank charges are borne by the applicant.
4. Edit rules:
Details can be edited before payment; after payment, use ‘Cancel Registration’ to start afresh (fee already paid will not be refunded).
5. Communication:
Keep the registered mobile number/e‑mail active; all communications will be sent to the registered contacts.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Non-submission:
Failing to submit the application (not clicking Submit) or incomplete submission.
2. Photo/signature issues:
Photo/signature not uploaded, wrong person’s photo/signature uploaded, or not as per specifications.
3. Fee not paid:
Online application fee not paid or bank rejects/returns the amount.
4. Wrong information:
Providing incorrect details (e.g., reservation category, gender, date of birth) or mismatch during verification.
5. Eligibility shortfall:
Not meeting eligibility such as age/education by 01.08.2026 or required Home Guard service/training.
6. Original documents:
Failure to produce original certificates at verification.
7. Malpractice:
Any unfair means or violation of examination/selection rules.

Contact Details

Address: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, 5, Harding Road, Patna-800001.

Other Information

  • Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in

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