Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak), Bihar Home Guard (BPSSC Advt. No. 05/2026)
Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Admit Card - Admit Card Release
Posted: 1 day ago
Posts: 122
Location: STATE (Bihar)
Closed: 1 Jun 2026
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Job Details
Direct recruitment conducted by the Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna, on behalf of the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar, under Advertisement No. 05/2026, to 122 posts of Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak) in the Bihar Home Guard service cadre. Selection is made through a qualifying written competitive examination of matriculation standard followed by a physical efficiency test of 100 marks, on the total of which the merit list is prepared.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- Bihar
- Cities:
- Patna
- Other Information:
- Recruiting body: Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission, Patna (the employer is the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar)
- Exam Centers:
- Physical efficiency test venue: Patna - the exact centre is not named in this notice
Job Summary
BPSSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 - recruitment of 122 Havildar Instructors (Adhinayak Anudeshak) for the Bihar Home Guard under the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar, in Pay Level-4. Open to Intermediate-pass candidates, selected through a qualifying written examination of matriculation standard and a physical efficiency test that decides the merit list.
Important Dates
Cut-off date for age, educational qualification, other eligibility and experience
Advertisement No. 05/2026 issued on
Advertisement No. 05/2026 published on (parent advertisement, quoted in this notice)
Applications open · Online application start date
Last date to apply · Online application last date (no extension will be given)
Correction window · Window to re-upload the photograph and signatures
Admit card · E-Admit Card available on the Commission's website
Admit card · Duplicate e-Admit Card issued in person at the Commission's office
Examination · Written competitive examination
Examination · Date of the written examination
Examination · Written competitive examination held on
Examination · Written competitive examination held on
Admit card · Physical efficiency test admit card available on the website fromNext
Admit card · Duplicate admit card issued in person at the Commission's office
Examination · Physical efficiency test
Dates not announced
- Physical efficiency test
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. All categories - men, women and third gender:
- Rs 100
Payment Methods
- 1. Online payment:
- Credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted. Bank charges are borne by the candidate in addition to the fee.
Other Information
- 1. No other charge:
- Apart from the above amount the Commission takes no money from candidates.
- 2. Non-refundable:
- The application fee is not refunded after a successful payment, including where the candidate cancels the registration and applies afresh.
- 3. Failed payment:
- If money is deducted because of a power, internet or bank-link failure and registration does not complete, the amount is returned by the payment gateway after 7 working days.
- 4. Chargeback:
- Candidates who obtain a chargeback of the fee from their bank after registering or submitting the application will have the application rejected and legal action taken against them.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 12th Pass | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | The candidate must have passed the Intermediate examination or an equivalent examination by 01.08.2025. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 - 42 years |
| Age Limit As On | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Unreserved (General) - men | Minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years |
| Unreserved (General) - women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class - men, women and transgender candidates | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe - men and women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 42 years |
| Computation of age | Age is computed as on 01.08.2025 from the date of birth entered in the matriculation or equivalent certificate. |
| Bihar Government servants relaxation | Government servants of Bihar who have completed at least three years of regular service are given a relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit for competing to enter a higher pay scale service or cadre. |
| Ex-servicemen relaxation | Relaxation equal to 3 years plus the period of service rendered in the defence services, provided the actual age on the cut-off date does not exceed 57 years. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Men, women and third-gender candidates may apply. |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Height - Unreserved (General) and Backward Class men | Minimum 165 centimetres |
| Height - Extremely Backward Class, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men | Minimum 160 centimetres |
| Height - women of all categories | Minimum 155 centimetres |
| Chest - Unreserved (General), Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class men | Unexpanded minimum 81 centimetres; expanded minimum 86 centimetres, with a minimum expansion of 5 centimetres |
| Chest - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men | Unexpanded minimum 79 centimetres; expanded minimum 84 centimetres, with a minimum expansion of 5 centimetres |
| Chest - women | Chest is not measured for women |
| Weight - women of all categories | Minimum 48 kilograms |
| Third-gender candidates | The physical standards and the physical efficiency test standards for kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) candidates are the same as for Backward Class candidates. |
| Marks | No marks are given for height, chest or weight, but candidates who do not meet the prescribed standards are declared unsuccessful. |
| Pregnancy | Married women found pregnant at the medical check at the time of the race and physical efficiency test are not permitted to take part and are declared ineligible on that ground; married women candidates must also give a declaration of not being pregnant. |
7. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| One application only | A candidate may fill only one online application; where more than one is filled, all are rejected. Only one application may be filled from one mobile number. |
| Domicile | Every kind of reservation, including the 35 per cent for women, is available only to permanent residents of the State of Bihar. Candidates of other States are counted as Unreserved and must declare themselves as Unreserved in the application. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 122
1. Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 48 |
|
| Scheduled Caste | 19 |
|
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 |
|
| Extremely Backward Class | 22 |
|
| Backward Class | 15 |
|
| Economically Weaker Section | 12 |
|
| Women of the Backward Classes | 4 |
|
Salary Details
> Grade Pay: ₹Level-4
Other Information
- Pay scale as printed: Level-4. The advertisement prints only the pay level and no rupee figures, so no salary amounts are recorded.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. Unreserved (General) - men:
- 81.0 marks
- 2. Unreserved (General) - women:
- 68.0 marks
- 3. Scheduled Caste - men:
- 70.0 marks
- 4. Scheduled Caste - women:
- 54.0 marks
- 5. Scheduled Tribe - men:
- 67.0 marks
- 6. Extremely Backward Class - men:
- 75.0 marks
- 7. Extremely Backward Class - women:
- 62.0 marks
- 8. Extremely Backward Class - grandchildren of freedom fighters, men:
- 61.0 marks
- 9. Backward Class - men:
- 77.0 marks
- 10. Backward Class - women:
- 64.0 marks
- 11. Backward Class - grandchildren of freedom fighters, men:
- 61.0 marks
- 12. Economically Weaker Section - men:
- 75.0 marks
- 13. Economically Weaker Section - women:
- 64.0 marks
- 14. Economically Weaker Section - grandchildren of freedom fighters, men:
- 66.0 marks
- 15. Economically Weaker Section - grandchildren of freedom fighters, women:
- 62.0 marks
- 16. Women of the Backward Classes:
- 63.0 marks
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Online only, through the link for Advertisement No. 05/2026 on the 'Home Guard' tab of the Commission's website https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
- 2. Part 1 - registration:
- Name, nationality, mobile number, e-mail address, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender and date of birth are entered, and the fee is paid. A registration number and password are then sent by SMS and e-mail. Details may be edited before payment only.
- 3. Part 2 - application form:
- After logging in with the registration number and password, the father's or husband's name, mother's name, address and educational qualifications are entered and the declaration accepted; a colour photograph taken within the last two months on a white background (15 to 25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif) and separate signatures in English and Hindi in black or blue ink on a white background (each 15 to 25 KB) are uploaded.
- 4. Acknowledgement:
- The printed application need not be sent to the Commission, but the registration number is needed for future correspondence; candidates must print the acknowledgement on A4 paper and keep it, attaching a copy when corresponding with the Commission.
- 5. Cancellation:
- A wrongly filled application may be cancelled and filled afresh, but the fee already paid is not refunded and a fresh fee must be paid.
Exam Pattern
- 1. Standard:
- Class 10 (Matric) of the Bihar School Examination Board or equivalent.
- 2. Subjects:
- 1. Hindi, 2. English, 3. Mathematics, 4. Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), 5. Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany), 6. General Knowledge and Current Affairs. All questions are objective.
- 3. Paper:
- One paper of two hours with 100 questions carrying 1 mark each; the written examination is of 100 marks.
- 4. Multiple shifts and normalisation:
- Depending on the number of applications the examination may be held in more than one shift. For multi-shift or multi-question-paper examinations, normalised marks are computed by the equi-percentile method.
- 5. OMR answer sheet:
- The OMR answer sheet is made in two copies, one of which is an invisible carbon copy retained by the Commission for one year after the final selection list is published.
- 6. Qualifying marks:
- Below 30 per cent the candidate is declared unsuccessful for the physical efficiency test.
- 7. Physical efficiency test - race (maximum 50 marks):
- Men of all categories 1 mile (1.6 km) in a maximum of 6 minutes: under 5 minutes 50 marks; 5 minutes to 5 minutes 20 seconds 40 marks; over 5 minutes 20 seconds up to 5 minutes 40 seconds 30 marks; over 5 minutes 40 seconds up to 6 minutes 20 marks; over 6 minutes fails. Women of all categories 1 kilometre in a maximum of 5 minutes: under 4 minutes 50 marks; 4 minutes to 4 minutes 20 seconds 40 marks; over 4 minutes 20 seconds up to 4 minutes 40 seconds 30 marks; over 4 minutes 40 seconds up to 5 minutes 20 marks; over 5 minutes fails.
- 8. Physical efficiency test - shot put (maximum 25 marks):
- Men of all categories throw a 16-pound shot a minimum of 16 feet: 16 to 17 feet 9 marks; over 17 up to 18 feet 13 marks; over 18 up to 19 feet 17 marks; over 19 up to 20 feet 21 marks; over 20 feet 25 marks; under 16 feet fails. Women of all categories throw a 12-pound shot a minimum of 12 feet: 12 to 13 feet 9 marks; over 13 up to 14 feet 13 marks; over 14 up to 15 feet 17 marks; over 15 up to 16 feet 21 marks; over 16 feet 25 marks; under 12 feet fails.
- 9. Physical efficiency test - high jump (maximum 25 marks):
- Men of all categories, minimum 4 feet: 4 feet 13 marks; 4 feet 4 inches 17 marks; 4 feet 8 inches 21 marks; 5 feet 25 marks; under 4 feet fails. Women of all categories, minimum 3 feet: 3 feet 13 marks; 3 feet 4 inches 17 marks; 3 feet 8 inches 21 marks; 4 feet 25 marks; under 3 feet fails.
- 10. Attempts:
- Candidates must qualify separately in every event. Three attempts are allowed in the shot put and the high jump only; a candidate who completes the race within the prescribed time but fails to meet the minimum standard in the shot put or the high jump is declared unsuccessful and is given no opportunity in the remaining events.
Selection Process
- 1. Stages that follow the written examination:
- Physical efficiency test, document verification and joining, as referred to in this notice.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Download:
- The physical efficiency test admit card will be available from 10.09.2026 on the 'Home Guard' tab of https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in, from which candidates may download their e-admit card.
- 2. Duplicate:
- Candidates who for any reason cannot download the e-admit card may attend the Commission's office at 5, Hardinge Road, Patna - 800001 on 15.09.2026 between 10:00 and 17:00 with a photocopy of the acknowledgement of their application and a valid photo identity card, and obtain a duplicate admit card at their own cost.
- 3. At the test:
- Candidates must present themselves at the appointed time with the admit card and a photocopy of the online application acknowledgement, together with the listed original documents and one set of photocopies.
Reservation Details
- 1. Horizontal reservation for women:
- 35 per cent of the posts in every reservation category, keeping intact the 3 per cent reservation for women of the Backward Classes. Under General Administration Department resolution memo no. 12575 dated 09.07.2025 the 35 per cent horizontal reservation is available only to women who are original residents of the State of Bihar. Women may also be appointed on merit over and above the 35 per cent, under section 4(3) of Bihar Act 3 of 1992.
- 2. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- 2 per cent horizontal reservation under General Administration Department resolution no. 13185 dated 03.09.2015 - 2 posts. A selected candidate is counted in the reserved or unreserved category to which he or she belongs.
- 3. Economically Weaker Section:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019 applies; the income and asset certificate must be made on the basis of financial year 2025-2026. For a married, divorced or deserted woman of the Economically Weaker Section, the certificate is valid only if issued on the basis of General Administration Department letter no. 5622 dated 24.03.2026.
- 4. Third-gender candidates:
- Kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender persons are included at serial 47 of the Backward Classes list (Schedule 2) of the Reservation Act, 1991 and receive the benefit of Backward Class reservation, under General Administration Department resolution no. 12722 dated 12.09.2014. Gender is determined by the identity card issued by the District Magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020.
- 5. Statutory basis:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1991 (Bihar Act 3 of 1992), as amended from time to time. Reservation is available only to original residents of Bihar.
Document Requirements
- 1. Photo identity:
- A valid photo identity card such as a voter identity card, driving licence or Aadhaar card.
- 2. Educational qualification:
- The certificate of having passed the Intermediate or an equivalent examination.
- 3. Date of birth:
- Proof of date of birth - the original matriculation certificate.
- 4. Caste certificate:
- Issued by the competent authority, for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Extremely Backward Class and Backward Class candidates. For women candidates, married or unmarried, the caste certificate is valid only if issued on the basis of the father.
- 5. Non-creamy-layer certificate:
- For Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class candidates. For women candidates, married or unmarried, it is valid only if issued on the basis of the father.
- 6. Permanent residence certificate:
- Of the State of Bihar, for candidates of all reserved categories.
- 7. Economically Weaker Section certificate:
- For members of the Economically Weaker Section of Bihar, if applicable - a certificate made on the basis of income and assets of financial year 2024-2025, in the form prescribed by General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, notification no. 2622 dated 26 February 2019 (Gazette no. 284).
- 8. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- The original certificate, if applicable, in the form prescribed by General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, letter no. 11687/Sa.Pra. dated 30.08.2016.
- 9. Bihar Government servants:
- A certificate issued by the controlling officer, if applicable, for those serving Government servants of Bihar who have completed at least three years of regular service by the cut-off date stated in the advertisement.
- 10. Ex-servicemen:
- The Pension Payment Order (PPO) and the discharge book are compulsory.
- 11. Third-gender candidates:
- A certificate of being an original resident of the State of Bihar, and the certificate issued by the competent authority prescribed by the State Government establishing that the candidate is transgender.
Important Instructions
- 1. Compulsory attendance:
- Every candidate must attend the physical efficiency test on the appointed date, and successful candidates must undergo record verification; otherwise they are treated as ineligible and are given no second opportunity. A request for extension of time will not be accepted in any circumstance.
- 2. Conditions of the advertisement:
- At every stage of the competitive examination candidates must fully comply with all the conditions and provisions of Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. A. Registered but application form not submitted by the applicant:
- 4,926 applications
- 2. B. Application form cancelled by the applicant:
- 1,387 applications
- 3. C. Invalid on the ground of multiple applications, or an unidentifiable photograph, or no photograph and signature:
- 150 applications
Other Information
- 1. Notice date:
- Read from the PDF's page-2 footer, below the signature block: letter no. Bi.Pu.A.Se.Aa./Pariksha-01-03/2026-1151, dated 19.08.2026. Page 1 did not extract as text at all and was read from the rendered PDF; it carries no date. This matches the site's posting date.
- 2. Physical efficiency test date is imprecise:
- The notice states only that the physical efficiency test will be held 'in the second week of October 2026' at Patna and prints no exact date, so the typed date entry is left unresolved with null dates rather than a date being inferred.
- 3. Discrepancy kept as printed:
- This notice asks for an Economically Weaker Section certificate based on the income and assets of financial year 2024-2025, whereas Advertisement No. 05/2026 of 28.04.2026 required financial year 2025-2026. Both are recorded as printed and neither has been corrected.
- 4. Numbering as printed:
- The notice numbers two consecutive paragraphs '(4)'; the numbering is kept as printed and has not been corrected.
- 5. Language:
- The notice is in Hindi, published in a legacy (non-Unicode) font; page 1 was read from the rendered PDF. All values above have been translated into English.
- 6. Blocks deliberately omitted:
- The notice states no salary, fee, vacancy or eligibility details, so those blocks are left out rather than carried over from the parent advertisement.
Contact Details
Address: Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission, 5, Hardinge Road, Patna - 800001, Bihar
Other Information
Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in - 'Home Guard' tab
Letter number: Bi.Pu.A.Se.Aa./Pariksha-01-03/2026-1151 dated 19.08.2026
Signing authority: Officer on Special Duty, Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission, Bihar, Patna
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Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak), Bihar Home Guard (BPSSC Advt. No. 05/2026)
Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Admit Card - Admit Card Release
Posted: 1 day ago
Posts: 122
Location: STATE (Bihar)
Closed: 1 Jun 2026
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Job Details
Direct recruitment conducted by the Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna, on behalf of the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar, under Advertisement No. 05/2026, to 122 posts of Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak) in the Bihar Home Guard service cadre. Selection is made through a qualifying written competitive examination of matriculation standard followed by a physical efficiency test of 100 marks, on the total of which the merit list is prepared.
- Level:
- state
- State:
- Bihar
- Cities:
- Patna
- Other Information:
- Recruiting body: Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission, Patna (the employer is the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar)
- Exam Centers:
- Physical efficiency test venue: Patna - the exact centre is not named in this notice
Job Summary
BPSSC Advertisement No. 05/2026 - recruitment of 122 Havildar Instructors (Adhinayak Anudeshak) for the Bihar Home Guard under the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar, in Pay Level-4. Open to Intermediate-pass candidates, selected through a qualifying written examination of matriculation standard and a physical efficiency test that decides the merit list.
Important Dates
Cut-off date for age, educational qualification, other eligibility and experience
Advertisement No. 05/2026 issued on
Advertisement No. 05/2026 published on (parent advertisement, quoted in this notice)
Applications open · Online application start date
Last date to apply · Online application last date (no extension will be given)
Correction window · Window to re-upload the photograph and signatures
Admit card · E-Admit Card available on the Commission's website
Admit card · Duplicate e-Admit Card issued in person at the Commission's office
Examination · Written competitive examination
Examination · Date of the written examination
Examination · Written competitive examination held on
Examination · Written competitive examination held on
Admit card · Physical efficiency test admit card available on the website fromNext
Admit card · Duplicate admit card issued in person at the Commission's office
Examination · Physical efficiency test
Dates not announced
- Physical efficiency test
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. All categories - men, women and third gender:
- Rs 100
Payment Methods
- 1. Online payment:
- Credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted. Bank charges are borne by the candidate in addition to the fee.
Other Information
- 1. No other charge:
- Apart from the above amount the Commission takes no money from candidates.
- 2. Non-refundable:
- The application fee is not refunded after a successful payment, including where the candidate cancels the registration and applies afresh.
- 3. Failed payment:
- If money is deducted because of a power, internet or bank-link failure and registration does not complete, the amount is returned by the payment gateway after 7 working days.
- 4. Chargeback:
- Candidates who obtain a chargeback of the fee from their bank after registering or submitting the application will have the application rejected and legal action taken against them.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 12th Pass | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | The candidate must have passed the Intermediate examination or an equivalent examination by 01.08.2025. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 - 42 years |
| Age Limit As On | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Unreserved (General) - men | Minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years |
| Unreserved (General) - women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class - men, women and transgender candidates | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe - men and women | Minimum 18 years, maximum 42 years |
| Computation of age | Age is computed as on 01.08.2025 from the date of birth entered in the matriculation or equivalent certificate. |
| Bihar Government servants relaxation | Government servants of Bihar who have completed at least three years of regular service are given a relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit for competing to enter a higher pay scale service or cadre. |
| Ex-servicemen relaxation | Relaxation equal to 3 years plus the period of service rendered in the defence services, provided the actual age on the cut-off date does not exceed 57 years. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Men, women and third-gender candidates may apply. |
6. Physical Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Height - Unreserved (General) and Backward Class men | Minimum 165 centimetres |
| Height - Extremely Backward Class, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men | Minimum 160 centimetres |
| Height - women of all categories | Minimum 155 centimetres |
| Chest - Unreserved (General), Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class men | Unexpanded minimum 81 centimetres; expanded minimum 86 centimetres, with a minimum expansion of 5 centimetres |
| Chest - Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe men | Unexpanded minimum 79 centimetres; expanded minimum 84 centimetres, with a minimum expansion of 5 centimetres |
| Chest - women | Chest is not measured for women |
| Weight - women of all categories | Minimum 48 kilograms |
| Third-gender candidates | The physical standards and the physical efficiency test standards for kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (third gender) candidates are the same as for Backward Class candidates. |
| Marks | No marks are given for height, chest or weight, but candidates who do not meet the prescribed standards are declared unsuccessful. |
| Pregnancy | Married women found pregnant at the medical check at the time of the race and physical efficiency test are not permitted to take part and are declared ineligible on that ground; married women candidates must also give a declaration of not being pregnant. |
7. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| One application only | A candidate may fill only one online application; where more than one is filled, all are rejected. Only one application may be filled from one mobile number. |
| Domicile | Every kind of reservation, including the 35 per cent for women, is available only to permanent residents of the State of Bihar. Candidates of other States are counted as Unreserved and must declare themselves as Unreserved in the application. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 122
1. Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 48 |
|
| Scheduled Caste | 19 |
|
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 |
|
| Extremely Backward Class | 22 |
|
| Backward Class | 15 |
|
| Economically Weaker Section | 12 |
|
| Women of the Backward Classes | 4 |
|
Salary Details
> Grade Pay: ₹Level-4
Other Information
- Pay scale as printed: Level-4. The advertisement prints only the pay level and no rupee figures, so no salary amounts are recorded.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. Unreserved (General) - men:
- 81.0 marks
- 2. Unreserved (General) - women:
- 68.0 marks
- 3. Scheduled Caste - men:
- 70.0 marks
- 4. Scheduled Caste - women:
- 54.0 marks
- 5. Scheduled Tribe - men:
- 67.0 marks
- 6. Extremely Backward Class - men:
- 75.0 marks
- 7. Extremely Backward Class - women:
- 62.0 marks
- 8. Extremely Backward Class - grandchildren of freedom fighters, men:
- 61.0 marks
- 9. Backward Class - men:
- 77.0 marks
- 10. Backward Class - women:
- 64.0 marks
- 11. Backward Class - grandchildren of freedom fighters, men:
- 61.0 marks
- 12. Economically Weaker Section - men:
- 75.0 marks
- 13. Economically Weaker Section - women:
- 64.0 marks
- 14. Economically Weaker Section - grandchildren of freedom fighters, men:
- 66.0 marks
- 15. Economically Weaker Section - grandchildren of freedom fighters, women:
- 62.0 marks
- 16. Women of the Backward Classes:
- 63.0 marks
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Online only, through the link for Advertisement No. 05/2026 on the 'Home Guard' tab of the Commission's website https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
- 2. Part 1 - registration:
- Name, nationality, mobile number, e-mail address, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender and date of birth are entered, and the fee is paid. A registration number and password are then sent by SMS and e-mail. Details may be edited before payment only.
- 3. Part 2 - application form:
- After logging in with the registration number and password, the father's or husband's name, mother's name, address and educational qualifications are entered and the declaration accepted; a colour photograph taken within the last two months on a white background (15 to 25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif) and separate signatures in English and Hindi in black or blue ink on a white background (each 15 to 25 KB) are uploaded.
- 4. Acknowledgement:
- The printed application need not be sent to the Commission, but the registration number is needed for future correspondence; candidates must print the acknowledgement on A4 paper and keep it, attaching a copy when corresponding with the Commission.
- 5. Cancellation:
- A wrongly filled application may be cancelled and filled afresh, but the fee already paid is not refunded and a fresh fee must be paid.
Exam Pattern
- 1. Standard:
- Class 10 (Matric) of the Bihar School Examination Board or equivalent.
- 2. Subjects:
- 1. Hindi, 2. English, 3. Mathematics, 4. Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), 5. Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany), 6. General Knowledge and Current Affairs. All questions are objective.
- 3. Paper:
- One paper of two hours with 100 questions carrying 1 mark each; the written examination is of 100 marks.
- 4. Multiple shifts and normalisation:
- Depending on the number of applications the examination may be held in more than one shift. For multi-shift or multi-question-paper examinations, normalised marks are computed by the equi-percentile method.
- 5. OMR answer sheet:
- The OMR answer sheet is made in two copies, one of which is an invisible carbon copy retained by the Commission for one year after the final selection list is published.
- 6. Qualifying marks:
- Below 30 per cent the candidate is declared unsuccessful for the physical efficiency test.
- 7. Physical efficiency test - race (maximum 50 marks):
- Men of all categories 1 mile (1.6 km) in a maximum of 6 minutes: under 5 minutes 50 marks; 5 minutes to 5 minutes 20 seconds 40 marks; over 5 minutes 20 seconds up to 5 minutes 40 seconds 30 marks; over 5 minutes 40 seconds up to 6 minutes 20 marks; over 6 minutes fails. Women of all categories 1 kilometre in a maximum of 5 minutes: under 4 minutes 50 marks; 4 minutes to 4 minutes 20 seconds 40 marks; over 4 minutes 20 seconds up to 4 minutes 40 seconds 30 marks; over 4 minutes 40 seconds up to 5 minutes 20 marks; over 5 minutes fails.
- 8. Physical efficiency test - shot put (maximum 25 marks):
- Men of all categories throw a 16-pound shot a minimum of 16 feet: 16 to 17 feet 9 marks; over 17 up to 18 feet 13 marks; over 18 up to 19 feet 17 marks; over 19 up to 20 feet 21 marks; over 20 feet 25 marks; under 16 feet fails. Women of all categories throw a 12-pound shot a minimum of 12 feet: 12 to 13 feet 9 marks; over 13 up to 14 feet 13 marks; over 14 up to 15 feet 17 marks; over 15 up to 16 feet 21 marks; over 16 feet 25 marks; under 12 feet fails.
- 9. Physical efficiency test - high jump (maximum 25 marks):
- Men of all categories, minimum 4 feet: 4 feet 13 marks; 4 feet 4 inches 17 marks; 4 feet 8 inches 21 marks; 5 feet 25 marks; under 4 feet fails. Women of all categories, minimum 3 feet: 3 feet 13 marks; 3 feet 4 inches 17 marks; 3 feet 8 inches 21 marks; 4 feet 25 marks; under 3 feet fails.
- 10. Attempts:
- Candidates must qualify separately in every event. Three attempts are allowed in the shot put and the high jump only; a candidate who completes the race within the prescribed time but fails to meet the minimum standard in the shot put or the high jump is declared unsuccessful and is given no opportunity in the remaining events.
Selection Process
- 1. Stages that follow the written examination:
- Physical efficiency test, document verification and joining, as referred to in this notice.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Download:
- The physical efficiency test admit card will be available from 10.09.2026 on the 'Home Guard' tab of https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in, from which candidates may download their e-admit card.
- 2. Duplicate:
- Candidates who for any reason cannot download the e-admit card may attend the Commission's office at 5, Hardinge Road, Patna - 800001 on 15.09.2026 between 10:00 and 17:00 with a photocopy of the acknowledgement of their application and a valid photo identity card, and obtain a duplicate admit card at their own cost.
- 3. At the test:
- Candidates must present themselves at the appointed time with the admit card and a photocopy of the online application acknowledgement, together with the listed original documents and one set of photocopies.
Reservation Details
- 1. Horizontal reservation for women:
- 35 per cent of the posts in every reservation category, keeping intact the 3 per cent reservation for women of the Backward Classes. Under General Administration Department resolution memo no. 12575 dated 09.07.2025 the 35 per cent horizontal reservation is available only to women who are original residents of the State of Bihar. Women may also be appointed on merit over and above the 35 per cent, under section 4(3) of Bihar Act 3 of 1992.
- 2. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- 2 per cent horizontal reservation under General Administration Department resolution no. 13185 dated 03.09.2015 - 2 posts. A selected candidate is counted in the reserved or unreserved category to which he or she belongs.
- 3. Economically Weaker Section:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019 applies; the income and asset certificate must be made on the basis of financial year 2025-2026. For a married, divorced or deserted woman of the Economically Weaker Section, the certificate is valid only if issued on the basis of General Administration Department letter no. 5622 dated 24.03.2026.
- 4. Third-gender candidates:
- Kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender persons are included at serial 47 of the Backward Classes list (Schedule 2) of the Reservation Act, 1991 and receive the benefit of Backward Class reservation, under General Administration Department resolution no. 12722 dated 12.09.2014. Gender is determined by the identity card issued by the District Magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020.
- 5. Statutory basis:
- The Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1991 (Bihar Act 3 of 1992), as amended from time to time. Reservation is available only to original residents of Bihar.
Document Requirements
- 1. Photo identity:
- A valid photo identity card such as a voter identity card, driving licence or Aadhaar card.
- 2. Educational qualification:
- The certificate of having passed the Intermediate or an equivalent examination.
- 3. Date of birth:
- Proof of date of birth - the original matriculation certificate.
- 4. Caste certificate:
- Issued by the competent authority, for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Extremely Backward Class and Backward Class candidates. For women candidates, married or unmarried, the caste certificate is valid only if issued on the basis of the father.
- 5. Non-creamy-layer certificate:
- For Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class candidates. For women candidates, married or unmarried, it is valid only if issued on the basis of the father.
- 6. Permanent residence certificate:
- Of the State of Bihar, for candidates of all reserved categories.
- 7. Economically Weaker Section certificate:
- For members of the Economically Weaker Section of Bihar, if applicable - a certificate made on the basis of income and assets of financial year 2024-2025, in the form prescribed by General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, notification no. 2622 dated 26 February 2019 (Gazette no. 284).
- 8. Grandchildren of freedom fighters:
- The original certificate, if applicable, in the form prescribed by General Administration Department, Government of Bihar, letter no. 11687/Sa.Pra. dated 30.08.2016.
- 9. Bihar Government servants:
- A certificate issued by the controlling officer, if applicable, for those serving Government servants of Bihar who have completed at least three years of regular service by the cut-off date stated in the advertisement.
- 10. Ex-servicemen:
- The Pension Payment Order (PPO) and the discharge book are compulsory.
- 11. Third-gender candidates:
- A certificate of being an original resident of the State of Bihar, and the certificate issued by the competent authority prescribed by the State Government establishing that the candidate is transgender.
Important Instructions
- 1. Compulsory attendance:
- Every candidate must attend the physical efficiency test on the appointed date, and successful candidates must undergo record verification; otherwise they are treated as ineligible and are given no second opportunity. A request for extension of time will not be accepted in any circumstance.
- 2. Conditions of the advertisement:
- At every stage of the competitive examination candidates must fully comply with all the conditions and provisions of Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. A. Registered but application form not submitted by the applicant:
- 4,926 applications
- 2. B. Application form cancelled by the applicant:
- 1,387 applications
- 3. C. Invalid on the ground of multiple applications, or an unidentifiable photograph, or no photograph and signature:
- 150 applications
Other Information
- 1. Notice date:
- Read from the PDF's page-2 footer, below the signature block: letter no. Bi.Pu.A.Se.Aa./Pariksha-01-03/2026-1151, dated 19.08.2026. Page 1 did not extract as text at all and was read from the rendered PDF; it carries no date. This matches the site's posting date.
- 2. Physical efficiency test date is imprecise:
- The notice states only that the physical efficiency test will be held 'in the second week of October 2026' at Patna and prints no exact date, so the typed date entry is left unresolved with null dates rather than a date being inferred.
- 3. Discrepancy kept as printed:
- This notice asks for an Economically Weaker Section certificate based on the income and assets of financial year 2024-2025, whereas Advertisement No. 05/2026 of 28.04.2026 required financial year 2025-2026. Both are recorded as printed and neither has been corrected.
- 4. Numbering as printed:
- The notice numbers two consecutive paragraphs '(4)'; the numbering is kept as printed and has not been corrected.
- 5. Language:
- The notice is in Hindi, published in a legacy (non-Unicode) font; page 1 was read from the rendered PDF. All values above have been translated into English.
- 6. Blocks deliberately omitted:
- The notice states no salary, fee, vacancy or eligibility details, so those blocks are left out rather than carried over from the parent advertisement.
Contact Details
Address: Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission, 5, Hardinge Road, Patna - 800001, Bihar
Other Information
Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in - 'Home Guard' tab
Letter number: Bi.Pu.A.Se.Aa./Pariksha-01-03/2026-1151 dated 19.08.2026
Signing authority: Officer on Special Duty, Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission, Bihar, Patna
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