Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026: Apply for 65 Vacancies

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission has announced the recruitment of 65 Company Commanders for the Bihar Home Guard Service. Eligible candidates, including males, females, and third-gender individuals, can apply online starting June 30, 2026. The recruitment process includes a preliminary written exam, main written exam, physical efficiency test, and medical verification. Key details include application deadlines, educational qualifications, age limits, and physical standards. This is a significant opportunity for those seeking government jobs in Bihar. Read on for complete details on how to apply and the selection process.

By Ambika Singh Jun 27, 2026, 10:21 IST

Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026

Overview: The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has announced the recruitment of 65 Company Commanders for the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre, as per Advertisement No. 08/2026.

Applications are invited from male, female, and third-gender candidates (Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender). The entire application process will be conducted online.

Key Dates for Application:

Event Date

Notification Release 26 June 2026

Online Application Start 30 June 2026

Last Date to Apply 30 July 2026

Cut-off Date for Age & Educational Qualification 1 August 2025

Admit Card Release To be announced later

Written Examination To be announced later

Vacancies Overview:

A total of 65 positions are available. A horizontal reservation of 35% is designated for female candidates from Bihar. Additionally, a 2% reservation is allocated for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of freedom fighters from Bihar. Candidates from outside Bihar will be categorized as Unreserved (General).

Breakdown of Vacancies by Category:

Category Posts

Unreserved (UR) 26

Scheduled Caste (SC) 10

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 1

Extremely Backward Class (EBC) 12

Backward Class (BC) 7

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 7

Backward Class Women (BCW) 2

Total 65

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, which should be obtained by 1 August 2025.

Age Criteria:

Age will be assessed as of 1 August 2025. The age limits are as follows:

Category Minimum Age Maximum Age

General (Male) 20 years 37 years

General (Female) 20 years 40 years

BC/EBC 20 years 40 years

SC/ST and Third Gender 20 years 42 years

Age relaxation will be provided to regular Bihar Government employees and ex-servicemen as per existing regulations.

Physical Standards:

Minimum Height Requirements:

General and BC Male - 165 cm

EBC, SC, and ST Male - 160 cm

All Female Candidates - 155 cm

Chest Measurements for Male Candidates:

General/BC/EBC - 81 cm (unexpanded), 86 cm (expanded)

SC/ST - 79 cm (unexpanded), 84 cm (expanded)

A minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is required.

Female Candidates:

Minimum weight must be 48 kg.

For third-gender candidates, the physical standards and PET rules applicable to the Backward Class (BC) category will be followed.

Selection Process:

The recruitment will occur in four stages.

1. Preliminary Written Examination:

100 objective-type questions

Total marks - 200

Duration - 2 hours

Subjects - General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Candidates scoring below 30% will be disqualified from the Main Examination.

2. Main Written Examination:

This will consist of two papers.

Paper-1: General Hindi

200 marks

100 questions

2 hours

Qualifying only

Paper-2:

General Studies

General Science

Civics

Indian History

Indian Geography

Mathematics

Mental Ability

This paper will carry 200 marks, and its scores will be included in the merit list. Negative marking of 0.2 marks for each incorrect answer will apply to both papers.

3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Test Male Female

Race 1.6 km, 6 minutes 30 seconds 1 km, 6 minutes

High Jump 4 feet 3 feet

Long Jump 12 feet 9 feet

Shot Put 16 pounds, 16 feet 12 pounds, 10 feet

The PET is qualifying only; scores will not be included in the merit list.

4. Medical and Character Verification:

Candidates who pass the PET will undergo medical examinations, character verification, and other necessary checks. Final appointments will follow.

Merit List Preparation:

The final merit list will be based solely on the scores from Paper-2 of the Main Examination. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be prioritized, followed by higher educational qualifications and then alphabetical order based on the 10th-grade certificate.

Salary Details:

Selected individuals will be appointed under Pay Level-6, receiving a salary as per the Bihar Government's 7th Pay Commission guidelines, along with applicable allowances.

Application Fee:

The application fee is set at ₹100 for all candidates. Payment can only be made through online methods such as net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The application fee is non-refundable.