đĨ At a Glance: Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026
- Post Name: Adhiinayak Anudeshak (ā¤ ā¤§िā¤¨ाā¤¯ā¤ ā¤ ā¤¨ुā¤Ļेā¤ļā¤) – Direct Recruitment
- Total Vacancies: 122 (One Hundred Twenty Two)
- Organization: Bihar Home Guard Service (Bihar Griha Raksha Vahini), Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar
- Conducting Body: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-4
- Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) Pass or Equivalent
- Application Start Date: 01 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 01 June 2026
- Advertisement No.: 05/2026
- Official Website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in
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Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 28 April 2026 for direct recruitment to the post of "Adhiinayak Anudeshak" (ā¤ ā¤§िā¤¨ाā¤¯ā¤ ā¤ ā¤¨ुā¤Ļेā¤ļā¤) in the Bihar Home Guard Service (Bihar Griha Raksha Vahini) under the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar. A total of 122 vacancies are to be filled through a competitive written examination and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have passed their Intermediate (10+2) examination and are looking to serve in Bihar's paramilitary home guard force at Pay Level-4. Online applications are being accepted from 01 May 2026 to 01 June 2026. Read all the details carefully before applying.
| Organization | Bihar Griha Raksha Vahini (Bihar Home Guard), Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Adhiinayak Anudeshak (ā¤ ā¤§िā¤¨ाā¤¯ā¤ ā¤ ā¤¨ुā¤Ļेā¤ļā¤) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-4 |
| Total Vacancies | 122 (One Hundred Twenty Two) |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate (10+2) Pass or Equivalent (as on 01-08-2025) |
| Cut-off Date | 01 August 2025 |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen (Male / Female / Third Gender) |
| Apply Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 June 2026 |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
- Only one online application is allowed per candidate. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications.
- All age limits, educational qualifications, and other eligibility criteria are calculated as on the cut-off date: 01 August 2025.
- Reservation benefits (including 35% horizontal reservation for women) are applicable only to original residents of Bihar. Candidates from other states must apply as Unreserved (UR) category.
- Married female candidates found pregnant at the time of physical test will be declared temporarily unfit and will not be allowed to participate.
- The selection process may take approximately 6 months. Candidates must ensure their availability for all stages.
- Application fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
đ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 June 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 01 August 2025 |
| Admit Card | To be notified on BPSSC website |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified on BPSSC website |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | To be notified on BPSSC website |
đŗ Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender) | ₹ 100/- (One Hundred Rupees) |
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI. Bank charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates who charge back the fee after registration will face legal action and their application will be rejected.
đ Vacancy Details – Category Wise
| Sl. No. | Category | Category Code | Total Vacancies | Of which 35% Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved / General (UR) | 01 | 48 | 17 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 | 19 | 07 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 03 | 02 | – |
| 4 | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 04 | 22 | 08 |
| 5 | Backward Class (BC) | 05 | 15 | 05 |
| 6 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 06 | 12 | 04 |
| 7 | Backward Class Women (BCW) | 07 | 04 | – |
| Total | 122 | |||
Additionally, 2% of total posts (i.e., 02 posts) are horizontally reserved for Grandsons/Granddaughters (Pota/Poti/Nati/Natini) of Bihar State Freedom Fighters receiving pension from the Central Government.
đ Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian Citizens. Male, Female, and Third Gender (Transgender) candidates can all apply.
Educational Qualification (as on 01-08-2025)
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University by the cut-off date of 01 August 2025.
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (Male) | Maximum Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | 18 Years | 37 Years | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years |
| Third Gender (Transgender) | 18 Years | 40 Years | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 Years | 42 Years | 42 Years |
| Bihar State Government Employees (Regular service of min. 3 years) | 18 Years | +5 Years relaxation over applicable upper limit | +5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (All categories) | 18 Years | +3 Years + duration of military service (actual age max 57 years on cut-off date) | – |
Note: Age is calculated as per the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation (10th) or equivalent certificate. The cut-off date for age calculation is 01 August 2025.
đĒ Physical Standards
No marks are awarded for Height, Chest, or Weight — but candidates failing to meet the minimum standards will be declared unsuccessful.
| Physical Attribute | Category / Gender | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Height | UR & BC Male Candidates | Minimum 165 cm |
| EBC, SC & ST Male Candidates | Minimum 160 cm | |
| All Category Female Candidates | Minimum 155 cm | |
| Chest (Males Only) | UR, BC & EBC Male Candidates | Unexpanded: Min 81 cm | Expanded: Min 86 cm (Min. 5 cm expansion) |
| SC & ST Male Candidates | Unexpanded: Min 79 cm | Expanded: Min 84 cm (Min. 5 cm expansion) | |
| Weight (Females Only) | All Category Female Candidates | Minimum 48 kg |
| Chest Measurement | Female Candidates | Not measured |
| Third Gender (Transgender) | Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender | Same as Backward Class (BC) category candidates |
⚙️ Selection Process
The recruitment consists of two stages. Written Exam is qualifying in nature; the final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of PET marks.
- Written Competitive Examination (Likhit Pratiyogita Pariksha) – Qualifying stage
- Physical Efficiency Test (Sharirik Dakshata Pariksha – PET) – Merit deciding stage
đ Written Exam Pattern
The written exam will be at Matric (10th class) level. There is no negative marking in the written exam. Candidates scoring less than 30% marks in the written exam will be disqualified from appearing in PET.
| Details | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQ – Multiple Choice) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Exam Level | Bihar School Examination Board – Matric (10th) or Equivalent |
| Medium | Hindi & English (Bilingual) |
Subjects Covered in Written Exam
| Sl. No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi |
| 2 | English |
| 3 | Mathematics (Ganit) |
| 4 | Social Science (Samajik Vigyan) – History, Geography, Civics, Economics |
| 5 | Science (Vigyan) – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany |
| 6 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Samanya Gyan evam Samsamayik Mamle) |
Note: If the exam is conducted in multiple sessions/shifts, marks will be normalized using the Equi-Percentile Method. The written exam is only qualifying (not merit-based). Based on written exam scores, 5 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for PET.
đ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Scoring Pattern
The PET carries a total of 100 marks and consists of three events: Race (50 marks), Shot Put / Gola Fend (25 marks), and High Jump / Unchi Kood (25 marks). The final merit list is prepared entirely based on PET marks. Candidates must qualify ALL three events separately.
(A) Race – Maximum 50 Marks
| Time (Male – 1 Mile / 1.6 km, max 6 min) | Marks | Time (Female – 1 km, max 5 min) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 minutes | 50 | Less than 4 minutes | 50 |
| 5 min to 5 min 20 sec | 40 | 4 min to 4 min 20 sec | 40 |
| 5 min 20 sec to 5 min 40 sec | 30 | 4 min 20 sec to 4 min 40 sec | 30 |
| 5 min 40 sec to 6 minutes | 20 | 4 min 40 sec to 5 minutes | 20 |
| More than 6 minutes → FAIL | – | More than 5 minutes → FAIL | – |
(B) Shot Put (Gola Fend) – Maximum 25 Marks
| Distance (Male – 16 lb shot, min 16 ft) | Marks | Distance (Female – 12 lb shot, min 12 ft) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ft to 17 ft | 09 | 12 ft to 13 ft | 09 |
| 17 ft to 18 ft | 13 | 13 ft to 14 ft | 13 |
| 18 ft to 19 ft | 17 | 14 ft to 15 ft | 17 |
| 19 ft to 20 ft | 21 | 15 ft to 16 ft | 21 |
| More than 20 ft | 25 | More than 16 ft | 25 |
| Less than 16 ft → FAIL | – | Less than 12 ft → FAIL | – |
(C) High Jump (Unchi Kood) – Maximum 25 Marks
| Height (Male – min 4 ft) | Marks | Height (Female – min 3 ft) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft (exactly) | 13 | 3 ft (exactly) | 13 |
| 4 ft 4 inches | 17 | 3 ft 4 inches | 17 |
| 4 ft 8 inches | 21 | 3 ft 8 inches | 21 |
| 5 ft | 25 | 4 ft | 25 |
| Less than 4 ft → FAIL | – | Less than 3 ft → FAIL | – |
Important: Candidates who complete the Race within the time limit but fail to clear the minimum qualifying standard in Shot Put and/or High Jump will be disqualified and will not be allowed to participate in further events. A maximum of 3 attempts are allowed for Shot Put and High Jump. Transgender (Third Gender) candidates will follow the same physical standards as Backward Class (BC) category.
đ Merit List & Final Selection
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the total marks obtained in the three PET events (Race + Shot Put + High Jump = 100 marks). In case of tie:
- Older candidate (higher age / earlier date of birth) will be ranked higher.
- If DOB is also equal, the candidate with higher educational qualification will be ranked higher.
- If education is also equal, the candidate with higher marks in Intermediate (or equivalent) exam will be ranked higher.
- If all above are equal, the candidate's name in alphabetical order (English) as per 10th Board certificate will be used.
Finally selected candidates will be recommended by BPSSC to the Commandant-General, Bihar Home Guard & Fire Services, Bihar, Patna for appointment. Before joining, all selected candidates will undergo medical examination, character and antecedent verification by the appointing authority.
đģ How to Apply for Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026
- Step 1: Visit the official BPSSC website at bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click on the "Home Guard" tab.
- Step 2: Click on the link related to Advt. No. 05/2026 for Adhiinayak Anudeshak recruitment.
- Step 3 – Registration (Part 1): Register by entering your Name, Nationality, Mobile Number, Email ID, Bihar Domicile status, Reservation Category, Gender, and Date of Birth. Complete fee payment online. After successful registration, your Registration ID and Password will be sent via SMS and Email.
- Step 4 – Complete Application (Part 2): Login using your Registration ID and Password. Fill in Father's/Husband's Name, Mother's Name, Address, Educational Qualification details. Upload your recent colour photograph (taken within last 2 months, white background, 15–25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format) and Signature (in both English and Hindi, black/blue ink on white background, 15–25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF).
- Step 5 – Confirm & Submit: Review all details carefully. Click "Edit Details" to make corrections before final submission. Once you click "Confirm" and Submit, no further changes will be possible.
- Step 6 – Take Printout: After successful submission, take a printout (Acknowledgement) on A4-size paper. Keep it safely for all future correspondence. Do NOT send it to BPSSC unless asked.
- Only one mobile number can be used for one application. The same mobile number cannot be used for multiple applications.
- Keep a valid and active email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process. BPSSC will communicate important information via SMS/Email.
- Candidates from other states who claim reserved category will be disqualified. They must apply as Unreserved (UR) candidates.
- If you realize after submission that there is an error, you may cancel the registration and re-apply — but the previously paid fee will NOT be refunded.
- Candidates using someone else's photo or signature will be disqualified.
đ Important Links – Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026
| Apply Online (BPSSC Official Portal – Home Guard Tab) | Apply Here |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (Advt. No. 05/2026) | Download PDF |
| Download Admit Card | Available Later |
| Check Result | Available Later |
| Official BPSSC Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
| BPSSC Office Address | 5, Harding Road, Patna – 800001 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 122 vacancies for the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak (ā¤ ā¤§िā¤¨ाā¤¯ā¤ ā¤ ā¤¨ुā¤Ļेā¤ļā¤) in Bihar Home Guard under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 01 June 2026. No extension will be granted to this deadline.
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board by the cut-off date of 01 August 2025.
Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Ans: The minimum age for all categories is 18 years. The maximum age as on 01-08-2025 is: 37 years for UR male, 40 years for UR female, 40 years for BC/EBC (both genders), and 42 years for SC/ST (both genders). Additional relaxation applies to Bihar State Government employees and Ex-Servicemen.
Q5. How is the final merit list prepared?
Ans: The final merit list is prepared entirely on the basis of marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which includes Race (50 marks), Shot Put (25 marks), and High Jump (25 marks) — totalling 100 marks. The Written Exam is only qualifying in nature.
Q6. What is the minimum marks required in the written exam to qualify for PET?
Ans: Candidates must score at least 30% marks (i.e., 30 out of 100) in the Written Competitive Examination to qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Q7. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
Ans: The application fee is ₹ 100/- (One Hundred Rupees) for all categories — General, OBC, SC, ST, Female, and Third Gender candidates. Bank charges (if any) are additional and must be borne by the candidate.
Q8. Can candidates from other states apply with their state's reservation category?
Ans: No. Reservation benefits are applicable only to original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar. Candidates from other states must apply as Unreserved (UR) category. If a candidate from another state claims a reserved category, their application will be rejected.
Q9. What is the minimum height requirement for this post?
Ans: Minimum height for UR/BC Male candidates is 165 cm; for EBC/SC/ST Male candidates it is 160 cm; and for all category Female candidates it is 155 cm. Third Gender candidates follow BC category norms.
Q10. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Ans: No. There is no negative marking in the Written Competitive Examination. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
Q11. What happens if a married female candidate is found pregnant during PET?
Ans: Married female candidates found pregnant during medical examination at the time of Race and PET will not be allowed to participate and will be declared temporarily unfit. They must also submit a declaration that they are not pregnant before appearing for the physical test.
Q12. How many attempts are allowed for Shot Put and High Jump in PET?
Ans: A maximum of 3 (three) attempts are allowed for both Shot Put and High Jump events in the Physical Efficiency Test.
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