BPSSC Bihar Police Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 122 Posts

Commandant, Bihar Home Guard, Patna

Posts: 122 (One Hundred Twenty Two) Last Date: 01-06-2026 Online

Short Information

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 fr

Important Dates

EventDate
Date Of Advertisement28/04/2026
Opening Of Online Application Portal01-05-2026
Last Date To Apply01-06-2026
Cut Off Date For Age, Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility01-08-2025
Exam DateTo be notified on BPSSC website

Application Fee

Female FeeRs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
DetailsCandidates 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.

Age Limit

DetailsAge 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.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationDetails
DetailsCandidates 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

Vacancy Details

  • {'Category': 'Unreserved (General)', 'Category Code': '01', 'Total Vacancies': '48', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '17'}
  • {'Category': 'Scheduled Caste', 'Category Code': '02', 'Total Vacancies': '19', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '07'}
  • {'Category': 'Scheduled Tribe', 'Category Code': '03', 'Total Vacancies': '02', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '-'}
  • {'Category': 'Extremely Backward Class (EBC)', 'Category Code': '04', 'Total Vacancies': '22', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '08'}
  • {'Category': 'Backward Class (BC)', 'Category Code': '05', 'Total Vacancies': '15', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '05'}
  • {'Category': 'Economically Weaker Section (EWS)', 'Category Code': '06', 'Total Vacancies': '12', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '04'}
  • {'Category': 'Backward Class Women (BC-Women)', 'Category Code': '07', 'Total Vacancies': '04', '35% Women Reservation (within category)': '-'}
  • {'Category': 'Total', 'Category Code': '122', 'Total Vacancies': ''}

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay ScaleLevel-4 (as per Bihar Pay Matrix)

Selection Process

  • 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
  • Category Distance Time Limit Marks
  • All Categories - Male 1 Mile (1.6 km) [Max 6 minutes] Less than 5 minutes 50
  • 5 min to 5 min 20 sec 40
  • 5 min 20 sec to 5 min 40 sec 30
  • 5 min 40 sec to 6 min 20
  • All Categories - Female 1 km [Max 5 minutes] Less than 4 minutes 50
  • 4 min to 4 min 20 sec 40
  • 4 min 20 sec to 4 min 40 sec 30
  • 4 min 40 sec to 5 min 20
  • Category Weight of Shot Minimum Distance Distance Range Marks
  • All Categories - Male 16 lbs 16 feet (minimum) 16 to 17 feet 09
  • More than 17 to 18 feet 13
  • More than 18 to 19 feet 17
  • More than 19 to 20 feet 21
  • More than 20 feet 25
  • All Categories - Female 12 lbs 12 feet (minimum) 12 to 13 feet 09
  • More than 13 to 14 feet 13
  • More than 14 to 15 feet 17
  • More than 15 to 16 feet 21
  • More than 16 feet 25
  • Category Minimum Height Height Achieved Marks
  • All Categories - Male 4 feet (minimum) 4 feet 13
  • 4 feet 4 inches 17
  • 4 feet 8 inches 21
  • 5 feet 25
  • All Categories - Female 3 feet (minimum) 3 feet 13
  • 3 feet 4 inches 17
  • 3 feet 8 inches 21
  • 4 feet 25
  • 1st Tie-Break Date of Birth (older candidate preferred)
  • 2nd Tie-Break Educational qualification (higher marks in qualifying exam - Intermediate/equivalent)
  • 3rd Tie-Break If marks in qualifying exam also equal, higher marks in prescribed minimum qualification (Intermediate/equivalent)
  • 4th Tie-Break Alphabetical order of names as written in the 10th Board Certificate (in English)
  • 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

Physical Eligibility

CategoryMinimum Height
Unreserved (General) & Backward Class (Bc) Male165 cm
Extremely Backward Class (Ebc), Sc & St Male160 cm
All Categories Female155 cm
Unreserved (General) / Bc / Ebc Male81 cm
Sc / St Male79 cm
FemaleChest measurement not applicable
MaleNo minimum weight specified
DetailsNo 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

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 throughout the recruitment process.
  • Apply Online at: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in → "Home Guard" Tab → Advt. No. 05/2026

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Q2. What are the online application dates for Bihar BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

The online application window will be open from 01 May 2026 to 01 June 2026, and candidates must submit their forms and examination fee through the official BPSSC website bpssc.bihar.gov.in within this period; no offline applications are accepted.

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.

Q6. How many candidates will be called for PET and what are the key PET benchmarks?

Candidates up to 5 times the number of vacancies in each category (based on written‑exam marks) will be called for PET. In the PET, male candidates must complete 1.6 km running within a maximum of 6 minutes (less than 5 minutes for 50 marks), while female candidates must run 1 km within a maximum of 5 minutes (less than 4 minutes for 50 marks), with graded marks for intermediate timings. Shot Put and High Jump also carry graded marks with three attempts per event, and failure to meet minimum dis

Q7. How can candidates apply online for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must visit bpssc.bihar.gov.in → “Home Guard” tab → Advt. No. 05/2026, complete Part‑1 registration (basic details and fee payment), then log in with the Registration ID and Password sent via SMS/Email and complete Part‑2 by filling personal and educational details and uploading a recent colour photograph and signatures in Hindi and English as per size and format specifications. Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications or incorrect photo/signature uploads ca

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 J

About Commandant, Bihar Home Guard, Patna Recruitment

Commandant, Bihar Home Guard, Patna ne BPSSC Bihar Police Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 122 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 122 (One Hundred Twenty Two) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 01-06-2026 hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.