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| Recruiting authority | Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre, Home Department (Special Branch), Govt. of Bihar |
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| Last successful check | 11 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 1 Jun 2026 |
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- Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026: Get the latest BPSSC recruitment notification 2026 for 122 Adhinayak Anudeshak (Home Guard Commandant Instructor) vacancies under the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre, Home Department (Special Branch), Govt. of Bihar. The online application process starts on 1st May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 1st June 2026. Find BPSSC vacancies across Bihar on the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 apply online from the BPSSC career page.
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Bihar BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 Overview
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 - 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.
- 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.)
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- 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
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 - 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.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 - Physical Standards
- No marks are awarded for Height, Chest, and Weight; however, candidates not meeting the prescribed standards will be declared disqualified. Physical standards for Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender candidates will be the same as those for Backward Class candidates.
- Height
- Chest (Male Candidates Only)
- Weight
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 - 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.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 - 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
- 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 100 Marks
- Physical Efficiency Test standards and process are the same as those prescribed for the post of Constable in Bihar Police. PET consists of three events - Running, Shot Put, and High Jump. Candidates must qualify each event separately. Only 3 chances are given for Shot Put and High Jump.
- (A) Running - Maximum 50 Marks
- Male candidates exceeding 6 minutes and Female candidates exceeding 5 minutes will be declared disqualified.
- (B) Shot Put - Maximum 25 Marks
- (C) High Jump - Maximum 25 Marks
- Tie-Breaking Rules
How to Apply for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026
- 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 throughout the recruitment process.
- Apply Online at: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in → "Home Guard" Tab → Advt. No. 05/2026
Important Instructions for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- 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 Administration Department, Bihar.
- The selection process may take approximately 6 months. No extension will be granted for any reason (personal, medical, pregnancy, fracture, etc.) at any stage.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check the BPSSC website and keep their registered mobile/email active for all updates.
- All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 and what is the post name?
- Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission has released 122 vacancies for the post of Adhinayak Anudeshak (Havildar Instructor), Level‑4 in the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre under the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar.
Q3. How are the 122 Havildar Instructor vacancies distributed category‑wise and what is the women’s reservation?
- The 122 posts are distributed among UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS and BC‑Women categories, with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category, applicable only to women who are original residents of Bihar. In addition, 2% (2 posts) are reserved horizontally for grandchildren/great‑grandchildren of State freedom fighters receiving pension from the Central Government.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for BPSSC Havildar Instructor 2026?
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board on or before the cut‑off date 01 August 2025. The written examination standard will be of Matric/10th level, as per Bihar School Examination Board syllabus, even though the minimum qualification is 12th pass.
Q5. What is the examination fee for BPSSC Havildar Instructor 2026 and how to pay it?
- All candidates (male, female and third gender, all categories) must pay a non‑refundable examination fee of Rs. 100/-, which is payable online only through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI on the BPSSC application portal; any chargeback or unsuccessful fee payment will lead to rejection of the application and may invite legal action.
Q8. What is the selection process and exam pattern for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026?
- Selection has two stages: Written Competitive Examination – single OMR‑based paper of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, covering Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, of 2 hours duration. Candidates must score at least 30% marks to qualify for the PET; marks of the written exam are used only for shortlisting, not for final merit. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – for 100 marks, including Running (50 marks), Shot Put (25 marks) and High Jump (25 marks), with different benchmarks for male and female candidates; final merit list is prepared solely on PET scores, subject to qualifying in all events and medical/document verification.
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