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Advt. No. 05/2026 released by BPSSC on 28 April 2026 — 122 Havildar Instructor posts in Bihar Home Guard. Online application opens 01 May 2026 on bpssc.bihar.gov.in (Home Guard tab). Single fee of Rs. 100/- for every category. Final merit is computed on Physical Efficiency Test marks only — the written exam is qualifying.
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)• Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar — Bihar Home Guard (Grih Raksha Vahini)
BPSSC Havildar Instructor 2026 — 122 Pay Level-4 vacancies in Bihar Home Guard. Apply 01 May – 01 Jun 2026 on bpssc.bihar.gov.in. 12th pass; UR Male 18 – 37 yrs as on 01-08-2025. Written exam (qualifying) + PET; merit on PET marks only.
Advt. No.
05/2026
Issued 28 April 2026
Total Vacancies
122
UR 48 · SC 19 · ST 2 · EBC 22 · BC 15 · EWS 12 · BC-Female 4
Apply Window
01 May – 01 Jun 2026
Online only via bpssc.bihar.gov.in (Home Guard tab)
Application Fee
Rs. 100/-
Single flat fee — all categories, all genders
Age (UR Male)
18 – 37 years
As on 01-08-2025 · UR Female 18 – 40 · SC/ST 18 – 42
Min Qualification
12th (Intermediate) pass
Any board, any stream — by 01-08-2025
Selection
Written (qualifying) + PET
Final merit on PET marks only — written floor 30%
Exam Date
To be announced
BPSSC will publish admit card on bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Advt. No. 05/2026 — Letter Bi.Pu.A.Se.A./Pariksha-01-03/2026-478
No extension will be granted (PDF §19). Postal applications not accepted.
Per PDF §10 — applies to age, education, other eligibility, Bihar Govt service & ex-serviceman calculations
Tentative — BPSSC issues admit card online before the exam (PDF §21)
Tentative — exact date to be notified by BPSSC. Selection process typically takes ~6 months (PDF §23)
| Sr. No. | Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35% horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 48 | 17 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 19 | 7 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 | — |
| 4 | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 22 | 8 |
| 5 | Backward Class (BC) | 15 | 5 |
| 6 | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 12 | 4 |
| 7 | Backward Class — Women (BC-Female only) | 4 | — |
| Total | 122 | 41 | |
| Freedom-fighter descendants — 2% horizontal | 2 (within above 122) | — |
Source: PDF §8. The 35% women's quota is horizontal — it applies within each vertical category — and is reserved only for Bihar domicile women (PDF §9(ii) per GAD letter no. 12575 dt. 09-07-2025). Bihar State freedom-fighter descendants get 2% horizontal reservation; selected candidates count within their own (reserved/unreserved) category.
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Source: PDF §8. The 35% women's quota is horizontal — it applies within each vertical category — and is reserved only for Bihar domicile women (PDF §9(ii) per GAD letter no. 12575 dt. 09-07-2025). Bihar State freedom-fighter descendants get 2% horizontal reservation; selected candidates count within their own (reserved/unreserved) category.
Physical requirements & PET standards
* "Other" category includes BC/EBC/SC/ST candidates. Age relaxation may apply as per rules.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) — Male | 18 | 37 | — |
| Unreserved (UR) — Female | 18 | 40 | +3 yrs over UR Male |
| BC / EBC / Third Gender — Male & Female | 18 | 40 | +3 yrs over UR Male |
| SC / ST — Male & Female | 18 | 42 | +5 yrs over UR Male |
| EWS | 18 | 37 (Male) / 40 (Female) | Treated at UR limits — no separate EWS relaxation |
| Bihar Govt employees seeking higher pay scale | — | +5 yrs over category limit | Min 3 yrs of regular service required |
| Ex-servicemen (for non-military posts) | — | Service period + 3 yrs | Subject to actual age ≤ 57 yrs at cut-off |
Cut-off date: 01 August 2025 (PDF §5.3, §10). Age is computed from the date of birth on the Matric / 10th-class certificate. Reservation-based relaxation applies only to Bihar domicile candidates — non-Bihar candidates from any reserved category are treated as Unreserved (PDF §9(vi)).
Unreserved (UR) — Male
Unreserved (UR) — Female
BC / EBC / Third Gender — Male & Female
SC / ST — Male & Female
EWS
Bihar Govt employees seeking higher pay scale
Ex-servicemen (for non-military posts)
Cut-off date: 01 August 2025 (PDF §5.3, §10). Age is computed from the date of birth on the Matric / 10th-class certificate. Reservation-based relaxation applies only to Bihar domicile candidates — non-Bihar candidates from any reserved category are treated as Unreserved (PDF §9(vi)).
| Category | Height (min) | Chest — Male only (unexpanded / expanded) | Weight |
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| UR / BC Male | 165 cm (≈ 5'5") | 81 cm / 86 cm (≈ 32" / 34") · min 5 cm (~2") expansion | — |
| EBC Male | 160 cm (≈ 5'3") | 81 cm / 86 cm (≈ 32" / 34") · min 5 cm (~2") expansion | — |
| SC / ST Male | 160 cm (≈ 5'3") | 79 cm / 84 cm (≈ 31" / 33") · min 5 cm (~2") expansion | — |
| Female — all categories | 155 cm (≈ 5'1") | Not measured | 48 kg (≈ 106 lb) min |
| Third Gender (Kinnar / Trans) | 165 cm (≈ 5'5") — at BC standard | 81 cm / 86 cm (≈ 32" / 34") — at BC standard | — |
Official figures are in cm (PDF §5.5). Feet/inch and pound conversions are approximate (1 cm = 0.3937 in · 1 kg = 2.205 lb) — provided for reader convenience only; verification at the PET is in cm/kg. No marks are awarded for height, chest or weight — but failing the minimum disqualifies the candidate. Pregnant married female candidates flagged in the medical step are not allowed to participate in PET (PDF §22).
UR / BC Male
EBC Male
SC / ST Male
Female — all categories
Third Gender (Kinnar / Trans)
Official figures are in cm (PDF §5.5). Feet/inch and pound conversions are approximate (1 cm = 0.3937 in · 1 kg = 2.205 lb) — provided for reader convenience only; verification at the PET is in cm/kg. No marks are awarded for height, chest or weight — but failing the minimum disqualifies the candidate. Pregnant married female candidates flagged in the medical step are not allowed to participate in PET (PDF §22).
Starting from Rs. 100/-
All categories — UR / SC / ST / EBC / BC / EWS / Third Gender
Rs. 100/-
All genders — Male / Female / Third Gender
Rs. 100/-
Accepted Payment Methods
Single flat fee of Rs. 100/- — no category or gender concession (PDF §15). Bank transaction charges (for Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card) are borne by the candidate. Fee is non-refundable. If a chargeback is initiated, the application is rejected and legal action may follow (PDF §14, §20(iii)).
Last date for fee payment: 01 Jun 2026
| Subject | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Objective MCQ | Distributed across 100 Qs |
| English | Objective MCQ | Distributed across 100 Qs |
| Mathematics | Objective MCQ | Distributed across 100 Qs |
| Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics) | Objective MCQ | Distributed across 100 Qs |
| Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany) | Objective MCQ | Distributed across 100 Qs |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Objective MCQ | Distributed across 100 Qs |
| Total | 100 Questions · OMR | 100 Marks · 2 hours |
Standard: Class-10 (Bihar Board) or equivalent. +1 mark per correct answer. The PDF (§6(अ)(ii)) does NOT specify any negative marking. If applications run across multiple shifts, normalised scores are computed using the Equi-Percentile Method. The written exam is qualifying only — its marks do NOT count in the final merit; candidates scoring below 30% are barred from the PET (PDF §6(अ)(iv) and (vi)).
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Mathematics
Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany)
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Total
Standard: Class-10 (Bihar Board) or equivalent. +1 mark per correct answer. The PDF (§6(अ)(ii)) does NOT specify any negative marking. If applications run across multiple shifts, normalised scores are computed using the Equi-Percentile Method. The written exam is qualifying only — its marks do NOT count in the final merit; candidates scoring below 30% are barred from the PET (PDF §6(अ)(iv) and (vi)).
| Marks | Male — 1.6 km (1 mile) | Female — 1 km |
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| 50 | Under 5:00 | Under 4:00 |
| 40 | 5:00 – 5:20 | 4:00 – 4:20 |
| 30 | 5:20 – 5:40 | 4:20 – 4:40 |
| 20 | 5:40 – 6:00 | 4:40 – 5:00 |
| Fail | Over 6:00 | Over 5:00 |
Out of 50 marks. One attempt only. Failing the run disqualifies the candidate from Shot Put and High Jump (PDF §6(ब)(क), §6(ब)(iv)).
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Out of 50 marks. One attempt only. Failing the run disqualifies the candidate from Shot Put and High Jump (PDF §6(ब)(क), §6(ब)(iv)).
| Marks | Male — 16 lb shot | Female — 12 lb shot |
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| 25 | Over 20 ft | Over 16 ft |
| 21 | 19 – 20 ft | 15 – 16 ft |
| 17 | 18 – 19 ft | 14 – 15 ft |
| 13 | 17 – 18 ft | 13 – 14 ft |
| 09 | 16 – 17 ft | 12 – 13 ft |
| Fail | Under 16 ft | Under 12 ft |
Out of 25 marks. Three attempts allowed — best counted (PDF §6(ब)(ख), §6(ब)(iv)).
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Out of 25 marks. Three attempts allowed — best counted (PDF §6(ब)(ख), §6(ब)(iv)).
| Marks | Male (min 4 ft) | Female (min 3 ft) |
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| 25 | 5'0" | 4'0" |
| 21 | 4'8" | 3'8" |
| 17 | 4'4" | 3'4" |
| 13 | 4'0" | 3'0" |
| Fail | Under 4'0" | Under 3'0" |
Out of 25 marks. Three attempts allowed — best counted. PET total = Run (50) + Shot Put (25) + High Jump (25) = 100. Final merit list is computed on PET marks only — written-exam marks do NOT count. Tie-breakers: PET total → date of birth (older first) → higher educational qualification → English-alphabet order of name on Class-10 certificate (PDF §7(क)–(ग)).
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Out of 25 marks. Three attempts allowed — best counted. PET total = Run (50) + Shot Put (25) + High Jump (25) = 100. Final merit list is computed on PET marks only — written-exam marks do NOT count. Tie-breakers: PET total → date of birth (older first) → higher educational qualification → English-alphabet order of name on Class-10 certificate (PDF §7(क)–(ग)).
Step-by-step guide
Register and submit on bpssc.bihar.gov.in → Home Guard tab → Advt. No. 05/2026 between 01 May and 01 June 2026. Pay the Rs. 100/- fee online. Postal forms are not accepted.
100 MCQs / 100 marks / 2 hours / OMR mode. Class-10 standard. Conducted at centres notified by BPSSC. Multi-shift normalisation by Equi-Percentile Method. The written exam is qualifying; minimum 30% required to advance to PET.
Top 5× of category vacancies (per PDF §6(अ)(v)) by written-exam score are called for the Physical Efficiency Test. The 5× ratio may be reduced if enough qualifying candidates are not available.
Height, chest (males), and weight (females) measured against the cadre standard. Failure to meet the minimum disqualifies the candidate before any PET event begins.
Run + Shot Put + High Jump for 100 marks. Failing the run = no shot put / high jump. Pregnant married female candidates flagged in the medical step are not allowed to participate.
Final merit list is built from PET total marks only. Tie-breakers: DOB (older first), then higher educational qualification, then English alphabetical order on the Matric certificate.
Selected candidates undergo a medical examination plus character and antecedent verification before appointment. Concealment of facts leads to disqualification.
BPSSC sends the recommendation to the Commandant General, Home Guard & Fire Services, Bihar, Patna — the appointing authority for Havildar Instructor.
Step-by-step guide
Go to bpssc.bihar.gov.in between 01 May – 01 June 2026 and click the 'Home Guard' tab. Open the Advt. No. 05/2026 application link.
Visit linkEnter name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile (yes/no), reservation category, gender and date of birth. Pay the application fee online. After successful payment, the system SMS / emails the Registration Number and Password. Edits are NOT allowed after payment.
Use the Registration Number and Password. Enter father / spouse name, mother's name, address and educational details. Sign the declaration.
Photograph (colour, white background, taken within last two months) — 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif. Signature in English AND Hindi (black or blue ink, on white background) — 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif. Both must be legible — non-compliance leads to rejection.
Use 'Edit Details' before final submit. Once 'Confirm' and 'Submit' are clicked, no further edits are allowed. SMS / email confirmation arrives only after final submit. Print the acknowledgment on A4 and retain for future correspondence — do not post it to BPSSC (PDF §18).
10 common questions answered
**No — any Indian citizen can apply.** But the catch is reservation: every relaxation in this notification — fee, age, women's 35% quota, BC/EBC/SC/ST/EWS reservation, ex-servicemen relaxation — applies **only** to Bihar domicile candidates. Non-Bihar candidates of any reserved category are treated as Unreserved (PDF §9(vi)).
**01 August 2025** — fixed in PDF §5.3, §10. Age is computed from the date of birth printed on your Class-10 (Matric) or equivalent certificate, not from the Aadhaar or any other document. A UR Male candidate must be born between **02-08-1988 and 01-08-2007**; a UR Female between **02-08-1985 and 01-08-2007**.
Bihar's recruitment rules give female candidates a **3-year extra ceiling** at the Unreserved level — UR Male max is **37**, UR Female max is **40** (PDF §5.4(1)). The same +3 logic applies at BC/EBC (40 for both M & F) and a +5 SC/ST relaxation lands at 42 for both genders.
**The PDF does not state any negative marking.** PDF §6(अ)(ii) only says '+1 mark for each correct answer' — there is no penalty clause. Treat unanswered Qs as zero. (BPSSC's Sipahi exams have historically been similar — but always reconfirm in the admit-card-instructions PDF.)
**No — the written exam is qualifying only.** Per PDF §6(अ)(vi): 'लिखित परीक्षा अंतिम मेधा सूची का आधार नहीं होगी'. You need ≥30% to be called for the PET (top 5× of category vacancies). The **final merit list is computed from PET marks (out of 100) only** — Run + Shot Put + High Jump.
**UR / BC Males:** 165 cm. **EBC / SC / ST Males:** 160 cm. **All female candidates:** 155 cm. **Third Gender:** same as BC standard (165 cm). No marks are awarded for height — but failing it disqualifies the candidate before any PET event runs (PDF §5.5(क), §6(ब)(iii)).
**No.** PDF §5.2 requires Intermediate (or equivalent) **passed** on or before **01-08-2025**. The written-exam shortlist itself is contingent on that date — appearing for, but not yet clearing, the 12th does not satisfy the eligibility.
**Yes — Rs. 100/- flat for every category and every gender** (PDF §15). There is no SC/ST / female / Trans / PwD concession in this notification, and no Bihar-domicile concession. Bank transaction charges, if any, are paid by the candidate.
**Yes, explicitly eligible** (PDF §5.1). Third Gender candidates compete under the **BC reservation** quota (per GAD Bihar letter 12722 dt. 12-09-2014). Their **physical standards and PET** are also at the **BC level** — 165 cm height for the Male standard, 5 cm chest expansion, etc. (PDF §5.5(घ), §6(ब)(v)).
**Not yet scheduled.** BPSSC will publish the date and admit card on bpssc.bihar.gov.in once applications close. Per PDF §23, the entire selection cycle (written → PET → medical → appointment) typically runs ~6 months — so a written exam in **Aug – Sep 2026** and final result by **end-2026** is a realistic working assumption.