Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSSC) |
|---|---|
| Location | Patna |
| State | ☸️ Bihar |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Vacancies | 65 |
| Apply by | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Education | Graduation from a recognized university (as on 2026-08-01). |
| Experience | Must have completed at least 5 years of service/duty in Bihar Home Guard Force and have at least 10 years of service remaining as on the cut-off date of application. |
| Age limit | 24 to 50 years (as on 2026-08-01) for all categories. |
| Application fee | 100 for all categories. Transaction charges for Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI are borne by the candidate. Extra payment (if any) is refunded after 7 working days through the payment gateway. |
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Company Commander (Group Commander) in the Bihar Home Guard Force. A total of 65 vacancies are announced for promotion from the rank of Home Guard. Eligible Home Guards who meet the educational, service, age, and physical standards can apply online during the notified period.
This recruitment is conducted by BPSSSC and is meant for promotion within the Bihar Home Guard Force. The application window is open from 10 September 2026 to 10 October 2026, and applications must be submitted online only. The selection process includes a Preliminary Written Examination, a Main Written Examination, and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by preparation of a final merit list based on Main Exam marks.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2026-09-10 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-10-10 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Category Code | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35%) | Reserved for Freedom Fighters’ Dependents (2%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 01 | 27 | 09 | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 | 10 | 04 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 03 | 01 | – | – |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 04 | 11 | 04 | – |
| Backward Class (BC) | 05 | 08 | 03 | – |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 06 | 06 | 02 | – |
| Backward Class (Women) | 07 | 02 | – | – |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Graduation examination from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government. The qualification is considered as on 2026-08-01.
Age Limit
The age limit for all categories is 24 to 50 years, calculated as on 2026-08-01. The notification does not mention any separate age relaxation beyond this.
Service eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled and trained in the Bihar Home Guard Force. They must have completed at least 5 years of service/duty in the organization and must have at least 10 years of service remaining as on the cut-off date of application.
Physical standards: The notification specifies height, chest (for males), and weight (for females), along with rules for transgender candidates.
Height: For General/BC/EBC, males must be at least 165 cm and females at least 155 cm. For SC/ST, males must be at least 160 cm and females at least 155 cm.
Chest (males only): For General/BC/EBC, the minimum chest is 81 cm without expansion and 86 cm with expansion. For SC/ST, it is 79 cm without expansion and 84 cm with expansion. A difference of at least 5 cm between expanded and unexpanded chest is mandatory.
Weight (females only): Minimum weight for female candidates (all categories) is 48 kg.
Transgender candidates: For transgender candidates, the physical standards and PET standards are the same as those applicable to Backward Class candidates.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male/Female/Transgender) | 100 |
In addition to the fee, candidates must pay applicable transaction charges for Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI as borne by the candidate. If multiple payments are made for a single application, the extra amount will be refunded after 7 working days through the payment gateway.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: Go to https://bpsssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the relevant section: Click on the “Home Guard” tab on the website.
- Select the correct advertisement: Click the link related to Advt. No. 11/2026.
- Register and enter details: Provide basic details such as name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile, reservation category, gender, and date of birth.
- Keep contact details active: Use a valid and active mobile number and email ID for registration.
- Pay the application fee: Pay 100 online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Ensure only one transaction is made per application.
- Log in to fill the form: After registration, log in using the registration number and password received via SMS/Email.
- Complete the application: Fill in required information such as father/husband’s name, mother’s name, address, educational qualification, and other details as asked.
- Upload documents: Upload a colored photo taken within 2 months with white background (size 15–25 KB; .jpg/.jpeg/.gif) and a signature in black/blue ink on white background (size 15–25 KB; .jpg/.jpeg/.gif). The signature must be uploaded separately in English and Hindi.
- Review and submit: Verify all details carefully, confirm, and submit the application.
- Download confirmation: Download the acknowledgement/confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.
Important: After submission, no changes/corrections are allowed. Candidates may cancel registration and re-apply, but the application fee will not be refunded.
Salary & Pay Scale
The notification text provided does not mention the pay scale or salary amount for the post. The recruitment is described as a promotion from Home Guard rank with daily allowance and playing allowance, but the exact salary structure is not specified in the provided information.
Selection Process
The selection process for Company Commander (Group Commander) includes three stages: Preliminary Written Examination, Main Written Examination, and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). In the Preliminary Exam, the paper is on General Knowledge and Contemporary Issues with a total of 200 marks (100 questions, 2 hours). Candidates scoring at least 30% are shortlisted for the Main Exam, and the Main Exam candidates are selected up to 20 times the number of vacancies based on merit and reservation category. The Main Exam has two papers: Paper 1 (General Hindi) and Paper 2 (General Studies), each of 200 marks (100 questions, 2 hours). Negative marking of 0.2 marks for each wrong answer applies in both examinations. Marks in General Hindi are not added to the merit list. Candidates equal to 6 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for PET based on merit in the Main Written Examination. In PET, candidates must qualify in all events; those exceeding the time limit in running are declared unsuccessful. The PET includes running, long jump, high jump, and shot put, with minimum standards and a maximum of three attempts for each of high jump, long jump, and shot put. Candidates who meet the running time are allowed to participate in other events, while failure to meet minimum standards in any event results in disqualification. The final merit list is prepared based on Main Written Exam marks, with tie-breaking rules based on age, then educational qualification, and finally alphabetical order of the name as recorded in the 10th board certificate.
Eligible candidates should complete their online application well before 10 October 2026 to avoid last-minute issues on the BPSSSC portal.
Important links
- Official website: https://bpsssc.bihar.gov.in
- Notification PDF (Advt. No. 11-2026): https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in/Notices/Advt%20No.-11-2026.pdf
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are available for Bihar Home Guard Company Commander recruitment 2026? +
A total of 65 vacancies are announced for the post of Company Commander (Group Commander).
What is the application start and last date for this recruitment? +
Online applications can be submitted from 2026-09-10 to 2026-10-10.
What is the educational qualification required to apply? +
Candidates must have passed Graduation from a recognized university (or equivalent recognized by the State Government) as on 2026-08-01.
What is the age limit for candidates? +
The age limit is 24 to 50 years as on 2026-08-01 for all categories.
Is there an application fee? If yes, how much? +
Yes. The application fee is 100 for all categories (Male/Female/Transgender). Transaction charges for online payment methods are borne by the candidate.
What are the stages of the selection process? +
The selection process includes a Preliminary Written Examination, a Main Written Examination, and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination.