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BPSSC Bihar Police Company Commander (General) Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026
bpssc bihar police Company Commander Bihar Home Guard
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Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Advertisement No. 11/2026 invites online applications for 65 Company Commander vacancies in the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible trained and enrolled Bihar Home Guards with the required service experience and a graduation qualification can apply from 10 September 2026 to 10 October 2026. The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Job Details
| Category | Government Job |
|---|---|
| Type | JOB / VACANCY |
| Organization | BPSSC |
| Department | Home Department (Special Branch) |
| State | Bihar |
| Location | Bihar |
| Employment Type | Not Specified in Advertisement |
| Total Posts | 65 |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 09-09-2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 10-09-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10-10-2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10-10-2026 |
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Application Fee
| GENERAL | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹100 |
| SC | ₹100 |
| ST | ₹100 |
| EWS | ₹100 |
| PWD | ₹100 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 24 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 50 Years |
| Age Relaxation | No separate age relaxation is specified in the advertisement. The prescribed age limit is 24 to 50 years as on 01-08-2026 |
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Physical Efficiency Test
Exam Pattern
Pattern:
Preliminary Examination
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 hours
Subject: General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Negative Marking: 0.2 marks for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
Main Examination
Paper 1 – General Hindi: 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
Paper 2 – General Studies, General Science, Civics, History, Geography, Mathematics & Mental Ability: 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
General Hindi is qualifying only and its marks are not counted in the merit.
Minimum qualifying marks in Hindi: 30%
| Total Questions | 100 |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.2 marks for each wrong answer |
Syllabus
Preliminary Examination
General Knowledge
Current Affairs
The detailed topic-wise syllabus is not separately provided in the advertisement.
Main Examination
Paper 1 – General Hindi
General Hindi
Paper 2 – General Studies
General Studies
General Science
Civics
History
Geography
Mathematics
Mental Ability
The advertisement specifies these subjects but does not provide a further chapter-wise/topic-wise breakdown.
Physical Efficiency Test
The selection also includes a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after the written examinations. The advertisement gives separate running, high jump, long jump and shot-put standards for male and female candidates.
Required Documents
Graduation Certificate / Marksheet – Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent.
10th/Matriculation Certificate – Used for verification of date of birth and age.
Bihar Home Guard Service/Training-related documents – Proof of enrollment, training and required service/duty experience.
Recent Passport-size Photograph – Colour photograph, taken within the prescribed period, with a white background.
Signature – Separate scanned signatures in Hindi and English, as required by the application instructions.
Category/Reservation Certificate, if applicable – Relevant certificate for candidates claiming reservation benefits.
Other eligibility/supporting certificates – Any documents required to establish the candidate's eligibility and claims during document verification.
Important: The advertisement specifically requires the photograph and Hindi/English signatures to be uploaded during the online application.
Important Notes
Physical Standards
Male Height
General/BC: 165 cm
EBC/SC/ST: 160 cm
Male Chest
General/BC/EBC: 81 cm unexpanded, 86 cm expanded
SC/ST: 79 cm unexpanded, 84 cm expanded
Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Female Height
Minimum: 155 cm
Female Weight
Minimum: 48 kg
Female Chest
Chest measurement is not applicable.
Male Physical Efficiency Test
Running: 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds
High Jump: 4 feet
Long Jump: 12 feet
Shot Put: 16 feet with 16 lb shot
Female Physical Efficiency Test
Running: 1 km in 6 minutes
High Jump: 3 feet
Long Jump: 9 feet
Shot Put: 10 feet with 12 lb shot