BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), 5 Harding Road, Patna – 800001 vide Advertisement No. 05/2026. A total of 122 vacancies for the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak (Commandant Instructor) under the Bihar Home Guard (Grih Raksha Vahini) Service Cadre, Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar have been advertised. Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 May 2026 to 01 June 2026 through the official BPSSC website bpssc.bihar.gov.in. This is a direct recruitment (seedhi niyukti) opportunity for candidates who have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination and are looking for a stable Sarkari Naukri in Bihar’s law enforcement sector.
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BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 122 Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Department | Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar |
| Service Cadre | Bihar Home Guard (Grih Raksha Vahini) Service Cadre |
| Post Name | Adhiinayak Anudeshak (Commandant Instructor) |
| Total Vacancies | 122 (One Hundred Twenty-Two) |
| Pay Level | Level-4 |
| Application Mode | Online (bpssc.bihar.gov.in) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (Seedhi Niyukti) |
| Application Start Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 June 2026 |
| Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) | 01 August 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- (All Categories) |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 is among the most awaited Latest Govt Jobs 2026 notifications for candidates in Bihar looking to join the state’s home guard service. The selection process consists of a Written Competitive Examination followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). There is no interview stage. Candidates who clear the written test and physical test will be recommended for appointment to the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak under the Bihar Grih Raksha Vahini.
BPSSC Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026 – Category Wise Vacancy Breakup
The total 122 vacancies for the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak are distributed category-wise as per the reservation policy of the Government of Bihar. Additionally, 2 posts are reserved for descendants of Freedom Fighters (Swatantrata Sainanik). Below is the complete vacancy breakup:
| S. No. | Category (Category Code) | Total Vacancies | Women Reserved (35%) |
| 1 | Unreserved / General (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 – BC (Mahila) (07) | 04 | – |
| Total (Category-wise Recruitment) | 122 | – | |
| Freedom Fighters’ Descendants (2% Horizontal Reservation) | 02 | – | |
Important Note: The 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable only for women who are permanent residents (mool nivaasi) of Bihar state. Women from other states will be treated as unreserved (general) category candidates and will be subject to the age limits and other eligibility conditions applicable to unreserved category candidates. Any type of reservation benefit — including the 35% women’s reservation — is available only to Bihar domicile candidates.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Qualification, Nationality and Domicile
Nationality:
The candidate must be an Indian Citizen. Male, Female, and Third Gender (Transgender) candidates are all eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification:
| Post Name | Required Qualification | Cut-off Date |
| Adhiinayak Anudeshak | Passed Intermediate (10+2) examination from Bihar School Examination Board or equivalent | 01 August 2025 |
All candidates must have acquired the required educational qualification on or before the cut-off date of 01 August 2025. Candidates appearing in Intermediate examination and awaiting results are not eligible to apply. Qualification must be completed and certificate obtained by the cut-off date.
BPSSC Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026 Age Limit – Category Wise Age Details as on 01.08.2025
The age limit for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 August 2025 (cut-off date). Age will be verified as per the Matric (Class 10) or equivalent certificate only. Below is the complete category-wise age limit:
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved (General) – Male | 18 Years | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (General) – Female | 18 Years | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) – Male & Female | 18 Years | 40 Years |
| Third Gender (Transgender) Candidates | 18 Years | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Male & Female | 18 Years | 42 Years |
| Bihar Government Employees (with min. 3 years regular service) | – | Upper limit + 5 Years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (Bhootpoorv Sainik) | – | Upper limit + 3 Years + actual defence service period (max 57 years) |
Date of birth will be verified from the Matric (Class 10th Board) or equivalent certificate only. Candidates must enter their date of birth in the online application form exactly as mentioned in their Matric certificate. No change will be permitted after submission. Age calculation will be done strictly as on 01 August 2025.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026 Physical Standards – Height, Chest and Weight
Candidates must meet the minimum physical standards as prescribed below. No marks are awarded for height, chest or weight — however, candidates who do not meet the required standards will be declared disqualified.
Height:
| Category | Minimum Height |
| General (OM) & Backward Class (BC) – Male | 165 cm |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC), SC & ST – Male | 160 cm |
| All Categories – Female | 155 cm |
Chest (For Male Candidates Only):
| Category | Without Expansion (Minimum) | With Expansion (Minimum) |
| General (OM), BC & EBC – Male | 81 cm | 86 cm |
| SC & ST – Male | 79 cm | 84 cm |
Note: Minimum 5 cm chest expansion after inflation is mandatory for all male candidates. No chest measurement for female candidates.
Weight:
| Category | Minimum Weight |
| All Categories – Female | 48 kg |
| Male Candidates | No minimum weight prescribed |
Physical standards for Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender) candidates are the same as those applicable for Backward Class (BC) candidates.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard 2026 Application Fee – How Much to Pay
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories – Male, Female and Third Gender | ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) |
The application fee of ₹100/- is uniform for all categories — General, SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS, and Third Gender — and for both male and female candidates. Fee must be paid through online mode only — via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. No offline or cash payment mode is accepted. In addition to the application fee, candidates using Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card will have to bear applicable bank transaction charges. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Any candidate who requests a chargeback from the bank after registration will have their application rejected and may face legal action.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026 Selection Process – Written Exam and Physical Test
The selection for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages:
- Stage 1 – Written Competitive Examination (Likhit Pratiyogita Pariksha):
The written examination will be of Matric / Class 10th equivalent standard and will be conducted in Objective Type (Multiple Choice Question) format. The question paper will consist of 100 questions carrying 100 marks and will be of 2 hours duration. The subjects covered will be: (1) Hindi, (2) English, (3) Mathematics, (4) Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), (5) Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany), and (6) General Knowledge & Current Affairs.
The OMR/Answer Booklet will be in duplicate — one copy (invisible carbon copy) will be retained by the Commission for one year after the final selection list is published. If the number of applications is high, the examination may be conducted in multiple shifts/sessions, and in that case, marks will be normalized using the Equi-Percentile Method.
Important: Candidates scoring less than 30% marks in the written examination will be disqualified for the Physical Efficiency Test. The written examination will only be qualifying in nature for the purpose of shortlisting candidates for PET — it will NOT be the basis of the final merit list. Based on written exam performance, candidates will be shortlisted for the Physical test in a ratio of 5 times the number of vacancies in each reserved category. - Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (Sharirik Dakshata Pariksha):
The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted for candidates shortlisted from the written exam. The PET carries a total of 100 marks, with no marks for height and chest (though failure to meet these standards leads to disqualification). The PET events and marking scheme are as follows:
Running (Max 50 Marks):Event Time Marks 1 Mile (1.6 km) – All Male Categories (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 minutes 20 1 km – All Female Categories (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 minutes 20 Male candidates taking more than 6 minutes and female candidates taking more than 5 minutes will be disqualified.
Shot Put (Gola Phek) – Max 25 Marks:Category Distance Marks All Male Categories – 16 lbs Shot Put (Min. 16 feet) 16 to 17 feet 09 17+ to 18 feet 13 18+ to 19 feet 17 19+ to 20 feet 21 More than 20 feet 25 All Female Categories – 12 lbs Shot Put (Min. 12 feet) 12 to 13 feet 09 13+ to 14 feet 13 14+ to 15 feet 17 15+ to 16 feet 21 More than 16 feet 25 Male candidates throwing less than 16 feet and female candidates throwing less than 12 feet will be disqualified. Maximum 3 attempts are allowed in Shot Put and High Jump events.
High Jump (Oonchi Kood) – Max 25 Marks:Category Height Marks All Male Categories (Min. 4 feet) 4 feet 13 4 feet 4 inches 17 4 feet 8 inches 21 5 feet 25 All Female Categories (Min. 3 feet) 3 feet 13 3 feet 4 inches 17 3 feet 8 inches 21 4 feet 25 Male candidates jumping less than 4 feet and female candidates jumping less than 3 feet will be disqualified. Candidates must qualify in all three PET events separately — failing even one event leads to disqualification from the remaining events.
Physical standards for Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender (Third Gender) candidates are the same as those prescribed for Backward Class (BC) candidates.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026 – Final Merit List and Appointment Process
The final merit list for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 will be prepared based on the total marks obtained by candidates in all three Physical Efficiency Test events — Running, Shot Put, and High Jump. The written examination is only qualifying in nature and will NOT contribute to the final merit list.
In case two or more candidates obtain equal marks in PET, the tie will be broken in the following order: (a) older candidate (based on date of birth) will be ranked higher; (b) if both date of birth and marks are equal, the candidate with higher educational qualification will be ranked higher; (c) if educational qualification is also equal, the candidate with higher marks in their qualifying Intermediate/Matric examination will be placed higher in merit; (d) if still equal, alphabetical order of names (in English) as per the Board certificate will determine the rank.
The final selected candidates will be recommended by BPSSC to the Director General (DG) of Bihar Home Guard and Fire Services, Patna for appointment. The appointing authority for the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak is the Commandant, Bihar Home Guard, Patna.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 01 June 2026 |
| Cut-off Date (Age, Qualification & Experience) | 01 August 2025 |
| Exam Date (Written) | To be notified on bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Date | To be notified on bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
| Admit Card | To be released online on bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
How to Apply for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official BPSSC website at bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the “Home Guard” tab
- Click on the link related to Advertisement No. 05/2026 – Adhiinayak Anudeshak
- Read the full official notification carefully before starting your application
- Register yourself by entering your name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth. After registration, pay the application fee online
- After successful registration, you will receive a Registration Number and Password via SMS and email on your registered mobile number and email ID
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password, then fill in Part 2 of the application: father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, address, educational qualification details, etc.
- Upload your recent passport-size colour photograph (taken within 2 months, white background, 15–25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format) and your signature in English and Hindi (in black or blue ink, white background, 15–25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format)
- Review all details carefully. Use the “Edit Details” button before final submission if any correction is needed — changes are NOT allowed after submission
- Submit (Confirm) the application form. You will receive a confirmation SMS and email on your registered mobile and email ID
- Take a printout of the Acknowledgement (with photo) on A4 size paper and keep it safely for future reference — you do NOT need to send this to the BPSSC office
Important Instructions for Online Application:
- Only one application per mobile number is allowed. Candidates submitting multiple applications will have all their applications rejected
- Keep a valid and active mobile number and email ID ready before starting registration — OTP and important communications will be sent throughout the selection process
- Candidates who register with incorrect details and wish to cancel can use the “Cancel Registration Form” option — however, the fee paid will NOT be refunded and a fresh application will require payment of a new fee
- Applications will be rejected without show-cause notice if the photo or signature is not uploaded, if payment is not completed, if false information is provided, or if the wrong category is entered
- Do NOT submit a hard copy of the application to the BPSSC office
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BPSSC Bihar Home Guard 2026 – Medical Examination, Character Verification and Other Conditions
All finally selected candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination and character/antecedent verification before joining. If any candidate is found to have concealed information or provided false details at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they may face legal action.
Married female candidates found to be pregnant at the time of medical examination before the Running or Physical Efficiency Test will not be permitted to participate in the physical test on the basis of the medical report, and will be declared ineligible on that ground. Married female candidates must also submit a declaration stating that they are not pregnant at the time of PET.
The entire selection process is expected to take approximately 6 months from the date of application closure. Candidates are advised to keep themselves available for the written examination, physical efficiency test, and document verification throughout this period. No request for extension of time will be entertained under any circumstances — including family, personal, medical, or pregnancy-related reasons.
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak 2026 Important Links – Apply Online & Official Notification
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| BPSSC Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
FAQs – BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026
BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 is an official Sarkari Naukri notification released by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna vide Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 28 April 2026. Through this notification, BPSSC has advertised a total of 122 vacancies for the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak (Commandant Instructor) under the Bihar Home Guard (Grih Raksha Vahini) Service Cadre, Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar. The 122 posts are distributed across different reservation categories including General (48), SC (19), ST (02), EBC (22), BC (15), EWS (12), and BC Mahila (04). Additionally, 2 posts are reserved for descendants of Freedom Fighters. This is a direct recruitment opportunity with no interview — selection is based purely on a Written Examination and Physical Efficiency Test.
The last date for submission of the online application form for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 is 01 June 2026. The online application window opened on 01 May 2026. Candidates must complete their registration, fill in all details, upload photo and signature, and pay the application fee of ₹100/- on or before 01 June 2026. BPSSC strongly advises all candidates not to wait until the last date, as server congestion, internet issues, or payment failures near the deadline may result in non-submission of the application. No extension of the last date will be considered under any circumstances.
To be eligible for the post of Adhiinayak Anudeshak under BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026, candidates must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination from Bihar School Examination Board or an equivalent examination from any recognized board. The qualification must have been obtained on or before the cut-off date of 01 August 2025. Candidates who are yet to appear in the Intermediate examination or whose results are awaited are not eligible. If a candidate claims an equivalent qualification, they must produce a valid Equivalence Certificate from the competent authority when required by the Commission.
The age limit for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 August 2025. For General (Unreserved) male candidates, the age must be between 18 and 37 years. For General female candidates, the maximum age limit is 40 years. Backward Class (BC), Extremely Backward Class (EBC), and Third Gender candidates of all categories have a maximum age limit of 40 years. For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates — both male and female — the maximum age limit is 42 years. Bihar government employees with at least 3 years of regular service get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit. Ex-Servicemen get 3 years plus the actual defence service period as relaxation, provided their actual age does not exceed 57 years on the cut-off date. Age will be verified from the Matric/equivalent certificate only.
The application fee for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 is ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) for all categories — General, SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS, Third Gender, male, and female. No category is exempt from the application fee. Payment must be made through online mode only, using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. No offline or cash mode of payment is available. Applicable bank transaction charges for using Net Banking or Credit/Debit Card will be borne by the candidate. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
The selection process for BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages. The first stage is the Written Competitive Examination — an Objective Type (MCQ) paper of 100 questions worth 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours, covering Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, and General Knowledge at the Matric (Class 10th) level. Candidates scoring less than 30% in the written exam will not qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The written exam is only qualifying in nature — it does not count in the final merit list. Based on written exam performance, candidates are shortlisted for PET in a ratio of 5 times the vacancies per category. The second stage is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which carries 100 marks through three events — Running (50 marks), Shot Put (25 marks), and High Jump (25 marks). The final merit list is prepared based on PET marks only. There is no interview at any stage.
For BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Adhiinayak Anudeshak Recruitment 2026, the minimum height required for General (OM) and BC male candidates is 165 cm, while for EBC, SC, and ST male candidates it is 160 cm. All female candidates — across all categories — need a minimum height of 155 cm. For male candidates, the minimum chest measurement without expansion is 81 cm (General/BC/EBC) and 79 cm (SC/ST), with a mandatory minimum expansion of 5 cm after inflation. Female candidates have no chest measurement requirement. Female candidates of all categories must have a minimum weight of 48 kg. Third Gender candidates follow the BC category physical standards. Candidates who do not meet the prescribed height, chest, or weight requirements will be declared disqualified at the physical measurement stage.
Yes, reservation benefits — including the 35% horizontal reservation for women — are available only to permanent residents (mool nivaasi) of Bihar state. Candidates from other states who belong to reserved categories (SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS, etc.) will be treated as Unreserved (General) category candidates and the age limit and other eligibility conditions applicable to the unreserved category will apply to them. Such candidates from other states are therefore advised to declare themselves as unreserved/general category while filling the application form. Failure to do so will render their candidature ineligible. While the notification specifies Indian Citizenship as the nationality requirement, the reservation and 35% women’s quota benefits are strictly limited to Bihar domicile candidates only.