Overview
Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre, Home Department (Special Branch), Govt. of Bihar has released a recruitment notification for the post of Adhinayak Anudeshak (Havildar Instructor), Level-4 (122 (One Hundred Twenty Two) vacancies). Eligible candidates with Details can apply online only (via bpssc website) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre, Home Department (Special Branch), Govt. of Bihar
- Qualification
- Details
- Vacancies
- 122 (One Hundred Twenty Two)
- Advertisement No
- 05/2026 dated 28/04/2026
- Last date to apply
- 01-06-2026
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 28/04/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 01-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 01-06-2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility | 01-08-2025 |
| Written Examination Date | To be notified on BPSSC website |
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female | 18 to 42 years |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 122 vacancies have been announced for the post of Havildar Instructor (Level-4) in the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre. These are distributed across various reservation categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category. The 35% horizontal reservation is applicable only to women who are original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar State. Category: Category Code | Total Vacancies | 35% Women Reservation (within category) Unreserved (General): 01 | 48 | 17 Scheduled Caste: 02 | 19 | 07 Scheduled Tribe: 03 | 02 | - Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 04 | 22 | 08 Backward Class (BC): 05 | 15 | 05 Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 06 | 12 | 04 Backward Class Women (BC-Women): 07 | 04 | - Total: 122 Freedom Fighters' Descendants Reservation: 2% of total posts = 02 posts (reserved for grandchildren/great-grandchildren of Bihar State freedom fighters who receive pension from Central Govt.)
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date 01-08-2025. Indian citizenship is mandatory. Male, Female and Third Gender candidates can apply. The benefit of any reservation (including 35% women reservation) is admissible only to original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar State. Candidates from other states belonging to reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved/General candidates. Educational Qualification Qualification: Details Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) passed or equivalent from a recognized board/institution, as on 01-08-2025. Written Exam Level: The written examination will be of Matriculation (10th) or equivalent standard as per Bihar School Examination Board.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01-08-2025 based on Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories will be considered under Unreserved category with the age limit applicable to Unreserved candidates. Category: Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025) Unreserved (General) - Male: 18 to 37 years Unreserved (General) - Female: 18 to 40 years Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - Male & Female: 18 to 40 years Third Gender (Transgender) Candidates: 18 to 40 years Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female: 18 to 42 years Bihar Govt. Employees (seeking promotion to higher pay grade, with min. 3 years regular service): Upper age relaxation of 05 years Ex-Servicemen (for non-military posts): 3 years + actual period of defence service (actual age must not exceed 57 years on cut-off date)
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the post of Havildar Instructor are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the BPSSC application portal via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Bank charges for using Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking will be borne by the candidates. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications for which fee has been charged back by the bank will be rejected and legal action may also be taken. Category: Examination Fee All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender): Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
Selection Process
The selection process for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 (two) successive stages - a Written Competitive Examination of 100 marks (MCQ/Objective type, 2 hours) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) of 100 marks. The written examination is only qualifying for the PET; the final merit list will be based solely on marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates scoring less than 30% marks in the written examination will be disqualified from the Physical Efficiency Test. Based on written exam marks, candidates equal to 5 (five) times the number of vacancies for each reservation category will be shortlisted for PET. The appointing authority for selected candidates is the Commandant, Bihar Home Guard, Patna. Stage 1 - Written Competitive Examination Paper: Subjects | Type | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration Single Paper: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany), General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Objective (MCQ / OMR-based) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Minimum qualifying marks: 30%. The written exam is qualifying only - not the basis for final merit list. If examination is held in multiple sessions/shifts, normalized marks will be calculated using Equi-Percentile Method. OMR answer sheets (carbon copy) will be retained for one year after final selection list is published. Stage 2 - Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - Total…
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the BPSSC website. Hard copy of applications need not be sent to the Commission. Candidates should visit https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click on the "Home Guard" tab, then click the link related to Advt. No. 05/2026 to begin the application process. Only one online application can be submitted per candidate. If multiple applications are submitted by a candidate, all will be rejected and legal action may also be taken. The online application is filled in two parts. In Part 1, candidates register with their name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, domicile, reservation category, gender, and date of birth, followed by fee payment. After successful payment, Registration ID and Password are sent via SMS and Email. In Part 2, candidates fill in father/husband name, mother's name, address, educational qualifications, upload photograph and signature, and finally submit the application. Photo and Signature Upload Requirements: • Photograph: Colour, taken within last 2 months, white background, between 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format • Signature: In English and Hindi (black or blue ink), separate, white background, between 15-25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format • Non-compliance with photo/signature instructions will result in rejection of application Candidates must keep a valid and active mobile number and email ID (preferably registered in their name) as all important communications including hall tickets will be sent via SMS and Email…
Important Instructions
• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Male, Female and Third Gender candidates can apply. • All reservations (including 35% women's reservation) are applicable only to original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar State. Candidates from other states must apply as Unreserved/General. • Married female candidates found pregnant at the time of Running/Physical Efficiency Test (as per medical report) will not be allowed to participate and will be declared disqualified. Married female candidates must submit a declaration that they are not pregnant. • Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying. False information in applications will lead to rejection and legal action. • No hard copy of application to be sent to the Commission - online submission only. • Examination fee is non-refundable; fee charged back from bank will result in rejection and legal action. • Only one application per mobile number is allowed. Candidates must be physically present with mobile phone during registration as Registration ID and Password are sent by SMS. • Date of Birth will be calculated strictly as per Matriculation or equivalent certificate. • Married/divorced/separated female candidates applying under reserved category must submit caste certificate based on their father's caste (not husband's), as caste is determined by birth, not marriage. • EWS certificate must be based on income and assets for financial year 2025-26 as per prescribed format from General Administ…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BPSSC Bihar Police Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 122 Posts?
Date of Advertisement: 28/04/2026; Opening of Online Application Portal: 01-05-2026; Last Date for Online Application Submission: 01-06-2026; Cut-off Date for Age, Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility: 01-08-2025; Written Examination Date: To be notified on BPSSC website; Category: Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025); Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female: 18 to 42 years
What is the application fee?
Candidates applying for the post of Havildar Instructor are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the BPSSC application portal via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Bank charges for using Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking will be borne by the candidates. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications for which fee has been charged back by the bank will be rejected and legal action may also be taken. Category: Examination Fee All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender): Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
What is the age limit?
Age will be calculated as on 01-08-2025 based on Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories will be considered under Unreserved category with the age limit applicable to Unreserved candidates. Category: Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025) Unreserved (General) - Male: 18 to 37 years Unreserved (General) - Female: 18 to 40 years Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC) - Male & Female: 18 to 40 years Third Gender (Transgender) Candidates: 18 to 40 years Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Male & Female: 18 to 42 years Bihar Govt. Employees (seeking promotion to higher pay grade, with min. 3 years regular service): Upper age relaxation of 05 years Ex-Servicemen (for non-military posts): 3 years + actual period of defence service (actual age must not exceed 57 years on cut-off date)
What is the selection process?
The selection process for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 (two) successive stages - a Written Competitive Examination of 100 marks (MCQ/Objective type, 2 hours) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) of 100 marks. The written examination is only qualifying for the PET; the final merit list will be based solely on marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates scoring less than 30% marks in the written examination will be disqualified from the Physical Efficiency Test. Based on written exam marks, candidates equal to 5 (five) times the number of vacancies for each reservation category will be shortlisted for PET. The appointing authority for selected candidates is the Commandant, Bihar Home Guard, Patna. Stage 1 - Written Competitive Examination Paper: Subjects | Type | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration Single Paper: Hindi, English, Mathematics…