BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026 — 65 Posts Gulm Samadeshtak (Company Commander) • Level-6 Pay • General (26) • SC (10) • EBC (12) • BC (07) • EWS (07) • OBC Women (02) • 35% Women Horizontal Reservation • Apply Online: 30 June – 30 July 2026 • bpssc.bihar.gov.in
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) 5, Harding Road, Patna – 800001 | Website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026 — Letter No. BPSSC/Exam-01-07/2026-836 dated 25 June 2026 |
| Post Name (Hindi) | गुल्म समादेशक (Gulm Samadeshtak) — Company Commander |
| Pay Level | Level-6 as per Bihar Pay Matrix |
| Department | Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar, Patna — Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 65 (Sixty-Five) |
| Notification Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only at bpssc.bihar.gov.in → “Home Guard” Tab → Advt. No. 08/2026 link |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (One Hundred Rupees) for all categories — Male, Female, Third Gender Payment via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI only. No other mode accepted. |
| Nationality | Indian national — Men, Women, and Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothhi/Hijra/Transgender) eligible |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree (Bachelor’s) from any recognised university or equivalent examination approved by State Government — as on 01 August 2025 |
| Cut-off Date | 01 August 2025 — for age, educational qualification, and all eligibility criteria |
| Selection Process | Stage 1: Preliminary Written Exam (200 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hrs, GK/Current Affairs) → Stage 2: Mains Written Exam (Paper I: General Hindi 200 marks + Paper II: General Studies 200 marks, each 2 hrs) → Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Negative Marking | 0.2 marks deducted per wrong answer in both Preliminary and Mains examinations |
| Women’s Reservation | 35% horizontal reservation within each category — applicable only to domicile/native women of Bihar State |
| Freedom Fighters’ Descendants | 2% horizontal reservation for grandsons/granddaughters of Bihar State freedom fighters whose pension has been approved by Central Government |
| Appointing Authority | Dy. Inspector General-cum-Dy. Commandant General, Bihar Home Guard, Patna |
| Selection Duration | Approximately 6 months from notification date |
| Official Website | https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
| Code | Category | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies (35% Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Unreserved / General (UR) | 26 | 09 |
| 02 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 | 04 |
| 03 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 | — |
| 04 | Extremely Backward Class (EBC / अत्यन्त पिछड़ा वर्ग) | 12 | 04 |
| 05 | Backward Class (BC / पिछड़ा वर्ग) | 07 | 02 |
| 06 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS / आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग) | 07 | 02 |
| 07 | Backward Class Women (BC Women / पिछड़ा वर्ग की महिला) | 02 | 02 (100% Women) |
| Grand Total | 65 | ~23 Women Posts (approx. 35% horizontal) | |
- All reservations including women’s 35% horizontal reservation are applicable only to domicile/native residents of Bihar State
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories from other states will be counted and treated as Unreserved (General) candidates
- Such out-of-state candidates must declare themselves as Unreserved in the application form — otherwise the application will be rejected
- 35% horizontal women’s reservation: per Govt. resolution dated 09-07-2025, applicable only to women who are original residents (मूल निवासी) of Bihar State
- Freedom Fighters’ descendants: 2% horizontal reservation across categories for grandsons/granddaughters of Bihar’s freedom fighters with Central Government-approved pension
Letter No. BPSSC/Exam-01-07/2026-836 dated 25 June 202625 June 2026Released
Age calculation, educational qualification, and all other eligibility conditions are determined as on 01 August 2025 — not on the application date. Age is calculated based on the Date of Birth as entered in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. The total selection process typically takes approximately 6 months — candidates should keep themselves available for written exams, PET, and document verification accordingly.
🏫 Educational Qualification
Graduate degree (Bachelor’s) from any recognised university or an equivalent examination recognised by the State Government — as on 01 August 2025. All disciplines are eligible. Candidates appearing in their final graduation exam and awaiting results as on 01 August 2025 are NOT eligible.
📅 Age Limits (as on 01 August 2025)
| Category | Gender | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | Men | 20 years | 37 years |
| Unreserved / General (UR) | Women | 20 years | 40 years |
| Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | Men & Women | 20 years | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Men & Women | 20 years | 42 years |
| Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothhi/Hijra/Transgender) | Third Gender | 20 years | 42 years (as per BC/EBC standards) |
| Bihar Govt. Employees (for higher service/cadre) | All | 20 years | Upper limit + 5 years (minimum 3 years regular service required) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Non-civilian posts) | All | 20 years | Upper limit + 3 years + actual defence service (actual age must not exceed 57 years on cut-off date) |
⚔ Physical Standards (Height, Chest, Weight)
| Physical Attribute | Category | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| HEIGHT | ||
| Height — Men | Unreserved (General) / Backward Class | Minimum 165 cm |
| Extremely Backward Class / SC / ST | Minimum 160 cm | |
| Height — Women | All categories | Minimum 155 cm |
| CHEST (Men Only — Women exempt from chest measurement) | ||
| Chest — Men (UR / BC / EBC) | Without expansion (Normal) | Minimum 81 cm |
| With expansion (After deep breath) | Minimum 86 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory) | |
| Chest — Men (SC / ST) | Without expansion | Minimum 79 cm |
| With expansion | Minimum 84 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory) | |
| WEIGHT | ||
| Weight — Women | All categories | Minimum 48 kg |
| Weight — Men | All categories | No weight criteria specified |
- No marks are awarded for height, chest, or weight — these are qualifying criteria only
- Candidates not meeting the prescribed physical standards will be declared disqualified (असफल)
- Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothhi/Hijra/Transgender) candidates: Physical standards same as Backward Class (BC) candidates
- Identity for Third Gender determined by District Magistrate as per Form-3 under Rule-4 of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020 vide Gazette No. 483 dated 25-09-2020
Stage 1 — Preliminary Written Exam
A single paper of 200 marks consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 2 hours. All questions will be from General Knowledge and Current Affairs. There is a negative marking of 0.2 marks per wrong answer. Answer booklets will be in two copies — one retained by the Commission. Candidates scoring below 30% marks in the Preliminary Exam will be disqualified for Mains. From the qualified pool, candidates equal to 20 times the total vacancies will be shortlisted (category-wise merit) for the Mains examination. In cases of insufficient candidates, this ratio may be reduced appropriately. If multiple exam sessions are held, marks will be normalised using the Equi-Percentile Method.
Stage 2 — Mains Written Exam (2 Papers)
Paper I — General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी): 200 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours. Minimum qualifying marks: 30%. Marks of the Hindi paper will NOT be added to the merit list — it is qualifying only.
Paper II — General Studies: 200 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours. Covers: General Studies, General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability. Both papers carry negative marking of 0.2 per wrong answer. Merit list for PET shortlisting will be based on Paper II (General Studies) marks only — category-wise, merit order. Candidates equal to 6 times the total vacancies will be shortlisted for PET.
Stage 3 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — शारीरिक दक्षता परीक्षा
PET is qualifying in nature only — marks are not added to the merit list. Candidates must pass all 4 events separately. A candidate who fails the running event will not be allowed to participate in the remaining events. Maximum 3 attempts allowed for High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put. See detailed event-wise standards below.
Final Merit List — Based on Mains (Paper II) Marks Only
The final merit list for appointment will be prepared based on Mains Paper II (General Studies) marks in merit order, category-wise. Tie-breaking rule: (1) Older candidate ranked higher → (2) Higher educational qualification → (3) Alphabetical order of name (English alphabet, as per Class 10 certificate). Minimum qualifying marks in Mains for inclusion in final merit list: SC/ST/Women: 32% | EBC: 34% | BC: 36.5% | General: 40%. Final recommendations sent to Dy. IG-cum-Dy. Commandant General, Bihar Home Guard, Patna.
⚔ PET — Event-wise Standards
| Event | Men — All Categories | Women — All Categories | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏃 Running (दौड़) | 1 mile (1.6 km) in 6 min 30 sec (max) | 1 km in 6 minutes (max) | 1 attempt only |
| 📆 High Jump (ऊँची कूद) | Minimum 4 feet | Minimum 3 feet | Max 3 attempts |
| 📆 Long Jump (लम्बी कूद) | Minimum 12 feet | Minimum 9 feet | Max 3 attempts |
| ⚽ Shot Put (गोला फेंक) | 16-pound shot — minimum 16 feet | 12-pound shot — minimum 10 feet | Max 3 attempts |
| Candidates who qualify the running event within the time limit must also pass all remaining events. Failing any single event = disqualified from the entire PET. | |||
Married women candidates found to be pregnant at the time of medical examination before the Running/PET will not be permitted to participate in the Running and Physical Efficiency Test. They will be declared disqualified on this basis. Married women candidates must submit a declaration that they are not pregnant at the time of PET.
Gulm Samadeshtak (Company Commander) — Level-6 Pay
As per Bihar Government Pay Matrix | 7th Pay Commission equivalent | DA, HRA, and other allowances as applicable under Bihar Government service rules | Regular government employee on appointment
Selected candidates will be appointed as regular government employees in the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre under the Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar. All service conditions, allowances, leave entitlements, medical benefits, pension, and other rules will be as per Bihar Government norms applicable to employees of the equivalent pay level. Prior to final appointment, all selected candidates will undergo medical examination, character verification, and antecedents verification as prescribed by the Appointing Authority (Dy. IG-cum-Dy. Commandant General, Bihar Home Guard). An adverse report or suppression of facts at any stage will lead to disqualification.
Visit Official BPSSC Website
Go to https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in and click on the “Home Guard” Tab. Find and click the link for Advt. No. 08/2026 — Company Commander (Gulm Samadeshtak) recruitment. Read the complete notification carefully before applying.
Register with Valid Mobile Number & Email ID
Click the registration link and enter your name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar state domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth. Use a valid and active mobile number registered in your name if possible — Registration ID and Password will be sent to this mobile number and email via SMS/Email. Only one application per mobile number is permitted.
Pay the Application Fee — ₹100
Pay the application fee of ₹100 (all categories) via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted. Once payment is successful, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. If the amount is deducted but registration is not completed due to technical issues, it will be refunded by the Payment Gateway within 7 working days. Do not make multiple payments for one application.
Fill Part-2 of Application Form
After successful registration and payment, log in with your Registration ID and Password. Fill Part-2 with: father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, correspondence address, educational qualification, and other details. Provide correct information as any mismatch during document verification will lead to cancellation. Select your reservation category carefully — selecting a wrong category will disqualify your application.
Upload Photograph & Signatures
Upload: (i) Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background, taken within 2 months, 15–25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF format); (ii) Signature in English (black or blue ink, 15–25 KB, JPG/JPEG/GIF, white background); (iii) Signature in Hindi (separately). Incorrect photo/signature format will lead to rejection. You can use the “Edit Details” button before final submission.
Verify, Confirm & Submit
Carefully review all entered information. Once you click Confirm and Submit, no changes can be made. You will receive a confirmation SMS/Email on your registered mobile/email. Take a printout (A4 size) of the Acknowledgement and keep it safely. This Registration Number will be required for all future correspondence with BPSSC.
- Only one application per candidate — multiple applications from the same mobile number will be rejected and legal action may follow
- Do not send application printout to BPSSC — submit online only. Keep printout for your own records
- Keep your mobile number and email ID active throughout the entire selection process — BPSSC communicates all updates via SMS/Email
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying — verify nationality, age, educational qualification, and category
- Wrong reservation category in the application form will lead to disqualification
- Incomplete Part-1 registration (not submitting Part-2) will lead to automatic rejection
- The last date is 30 July 2026 — no extension under any circumstance
| Stage / Exam | SC / ST / Women | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | Backward Class (BC) | General / UR / EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (disqualification threshold) | Below 30% marks in Preliminary = disqualified for Mains (all categories) | |||
| Mains Paper I — General Hindi (qualifying only) | Minimum 30% marks in Hindi Paper required — marks NOT added to merit | |||
| Mains Paper II — Final Merit List Minimum | 32% | 34% | 36.5% | 40% |
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 📋 Matriculation / Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet | Proof of date of birth and name (DOB as per Matriculation certificate is final) |
| 📋 Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate | Proof of educational qualification (Graduate as on 01-08-2025) |
| 📋 Graduation Marksheets (all years/semesters) | For verification of educational performance |
| 📋 Caste Certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/BC/EBC) | Issued by competent authority — Bihar domicile caste certificates only. For married women of reserved categories: certificate must be based on father’s caste (not husband’s) along with permanent domicile certificate |
| 📋 EWS Certificate (if applying under EWS) | Based on FY 2025-2026 income — in format prescribed per GAD Bihar letter dated 24-03-2026 |
| 📋 Bihar Domicile / Permanent Residence Certificate | Mandatory for all reserved category and women candidates claiming reservation benefits |
| 📋 Freedom Fighter Descendant Certificate (if applicable) | For claiming 2% horizontal reservation — must be grandson/granddaughter of Bihar’s freedom fighters with Central Govt.-approved pension |
| 📋 Bihar Government Service Certificate (if claiming age relaxation) | For Bihar Govt. employees claiming 5-year age relaxation — must show minimum 3 years of regular service |
| 📋 Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable) | For age relaxation — actual age must not exceed 57 years on cut-off date 01-08-2025 |
| 📋 Creamy Layer Non-Attachment Certificate (for BC/EBC women claiming reservation) | Married women applying in BC/EBC reservation category must provide proof of not being Creamy Layer (where applicable) |
| 📋 Third Gender Identity Certificate (Form-3 from District Magistrate) | For Third Gender (Kinnar/Kothhi/Hijra/Transgender) candidates — as per Transgender Persons Rules, 2020 |
| 📷 Passport-size Photographs | Multiple copies — same as uploaded in application form |
| 📄 Application Acknowledgement Printout | Printout of submitted online application — keep Registration Number safely |
| Any mismatch between application data and documents will lead to disqualification even after selection. Fraudulent documents = immediate cancellation + legal action. | |
Organisation: Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna
Post: Gulm Samadeshtak / Company Commander — Level-6
Department: Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre — Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar
Advertisement No.: 08/2026 | Dated: 25 June 2026
Total Vacancies: 65 posts across 7 categories
Qualification: Graduate from recognised university (as on 01-08-2025)
Application Window: 30 June 2026 to 30 July 2026 (Online Only)
Application Fee: ₹100 for all categories (Net Banking / Card / UPI only)
Cut-off Date: 01 August 2025 (for age, qualification, and all eligibility)
Selection: Preliminary Written Exam → Mains Written Exam (Hindi + GS) → PET
Negative Marking: 0.2 marks per wrong answer (both Preliminary and Mains)
Women’s Reservation: 35% horizontal (Bihar domicile women only)
Appointing Authority: Dy. IG-cum-Dy. Commandant General, Bihar Home Guard, Patna
Official Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- All reservation benefits only for Bihar State domicile candidates — out-of-state reserved category candidates must apply as Unreserved/General
- EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025-26 income in the new prescribed format — older certificates will not be accepted
- Only one application per mobile number — multiple applications = all rejected + legal action
- Application fee of ₹100 is non-refundable once payment is made
- Pregnant women will not be allowed to participate in PET/Running — they will be disqualified
- Mains Paper I (General Hindi) marks are NOT added to merit list — merit is based solely on Paper II (General Studies)
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the entire selection process — BPSSC sends all critical updates via SMS/Email only
- Final date is 30 July 2026 — no extension under any condition
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