The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission has published the BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 notification, announcing 122 Adhinayak Anudeshak (Havildar Instructor) vacancies under the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre. This is a significant opportunity for candidates looking to serve in the Bihar Home Department (Special Branch). Interested candidates can apply online starting from 1st May 2026, with the last date for application submission being 1st June 2026. Detailed information regarding the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application process can be found on the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
The official notification, Advertisement No. 05/2026, was released on 28th April 2026, detailing the recruitment process, selection criteria, and physical standards required for the role. Candidates are strongly advised to download and thoroughly read the notification before proceeding with their applications.
Note: All information is sourced from the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
Cut-off Date for Age, Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility
01-08-2025
Written Examination Date
To be notified on the BPSSC website
Vacancy Details
A total of 122 vacancies have been announced for the post of Havildar Instructor (Level-4) in the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre. These are distributed across various reservation categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category. The 35% horizontal reservation applies only to women who are original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar State.
Category
Category Code
Total Vacancies
35% Women Reservation (within category)
Unreserved (General)
01
48
17
Scheduled Caste
02
19
07
Scheduled Tribe
03
02
–
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
04
22
08
Backward Class (BC)
05
15
05
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
06
12
04
Backward Class Women (BC-Women)
07
04
–
Total
122
41
Freedom Fighters’ Descendants Reservation: 2% of total posts = 02 posts (reserved for grandchildren/great-grandchildren of Bihar State freedom fighters who receive pension from the Central Govt.)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date 01-08-2025. Indian citizenship is mandatory. Male, Female, and Third Gender candidates can apply. The benefit of any reservation (including 35% women reservation) is admissible only to original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar State. Candidates from other states belonging to reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved/General candidates.
Educational Qualification
Qualification
Details
Minimum Qualification
Intermediate (10+2) passed or equivalent from a recognized board/institution, as on 01-08-2025.
Written Exam Level
The written examination will be of Matriculation (10th) or equivalent standard as per the Bihar School Examination Board.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01-08-2025 based on the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Candidates from other states applying under reserved categories will be considered under the Unreserved category with the age limit applicable to Unreserved candidates.
Category
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025)
Unreserved (General) – Male
18 to 37 years
Unreserved (General) – Female
18 to 40 years
Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC) – Male & Female
18 to 40 years
Third Gender (Transgender) Candidates
18 to 40 years
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Male & Female
18 to 42 years
Bihar Govt. Employees (seeking promotion to a higher pay grade, with min. 3 years regular service)
Upper age relaxation of 05 years
Ex-Servicemen (for non-military posts)
3 years + actual period of defence service (actual age must not exceed 57 years on the cut-off date)
Physical Standards
No marks are awarded for Height, Chest, and Weight; however, candidates not meeting the prescribed standards will be declared disqualified. Physical standards for Kinnar/Kothi/Hijra/Transgender candidates will be the same as those for Backward Class candidates.
Category
Minimum Height
Unreserved (General) & Backward Class (BC) – Male
165 cm
Extremely Backward Class (EBC), SC & ST – Male
160 cm
All Categories – Female
155 cm
Chest (Male Candidates Only)
Category
Unexpanded (Minimum)
Expanded (Minimum)
Unreserved (General) / BC / EBC – Male
81 cm
86 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory)
SC / ST – Male
79 cm
84 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory)
Category
Minimum Weight
All Categories – Female
Minimum 48 kg
Male
No minimum weight specified
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the post of Havildar Instructor are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee. The fee must be paid online through the BPSSC application portal via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Bank charges for using a Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking will be borne by the candidates. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Category
Examination Fee
All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender)
Rs. 100/-
Selection Process
The selection process for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 (two) successive stages – a Written Competitive Examination of 100 marks (MCQ/Objective type, 2 hours) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) of 100 marks. The written examination is only qualifying for the PET; the final merit list will be based solely on marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test.
Stage 1 – Written Competitive Examination
Paper
Subjects
Type
Total Questions
Total Marks
Duration
Single Paper
Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Objective (MCQ / OMR-based)
100
100
2 Hours
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Minimum qualifying marks: 30%. The written exam is qualifying only, not the basis for the final merit list.
Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Total 100 Marks
Physical Efficiency Test standards and process are the same as those prescribed for the post of Constable in Bihar Police. PET consists of three events – Running, Shot Put, and High Jump. Candidates must qualify for each event separately. Only 3 chances are given for Shot Put and High Jump.
(A) Running – Maximum 50 Marks
Category
Distance
Time Limit
Marks
All Categories – Male
1 Mile (1.6 km)
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 min
20
All Categories – Female
1 km
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 min
20
(B) Shot Put – Maximum 25 Marks
Category
Weight of Shot
Minimum Distance
Marks
All Categories – Male
16 lbs
16 to 17 feet
09
More than 17 to 18 feet
13
More than 18 to 19 feet
17
More than 19 to 20 feet
21
More than 20 feet
25
All Categories – Female
12 lbs
12 to 13 feet
09
More than 13 to 14 feet
13
More than 14 to 15 feet
17
More than 15 to 16 feet
21
More than 16 feet
25
(C) High Jump – Maximum 25 Marks
Category
Minimum Height
Height Achieved
Marks
All Categories – Male
4 feet (minimum)
4 feet
13
4 feet 4 inches
17
4 feet 8 inches
21
5 feet
25
All Categories – Female
3 feet (minimum)
3 feet
13
3 feet 4 inches
17
3 feet 8 inches
21
4 feet
25
How to Apply for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026
Click the link related to Advt. No. 05/2026 to begin the application process.
Complete the registration with your personal details and get a Registration ID.
Fill in the application form with educational, personal, and contact details.
Upload your photograph and signature as per specifications.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
💡 Expert Tip: Ensure that your scanned documents are below 500KB and meet the specified requirements to avoid application rejection.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Male, Female, and Third Gender candidates can apply.
All reservations (including 35% women’s reservation) are applicable only to original residents (Mool Niwasi) of Bihar State. Candidates from other states must apply as Unreserved/General.
Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying. False information in applications will lead to rejection and legal action.
No hard copy of application to be sent to the Commission – online submission only.
Examination fee is non-refundable; a fee charged back from the bank will result in rejection and legal action.
Only one application per mobile number is allowed. Candidates must be physically present with a mobile phone during registration, as the Registration ID and Password are sent by SMS.
Date of Birth will be calculated strictly as per the Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
Renu Bawa is a Job Notification Specialist at MyNaukriAlert, covering central and state government recruitment updates across India. She specializes in tracking and publishing the latest Sarkari Naukri alerts — from SSC, UPSC, and Banking vacancies to Railways, Defence, and Police recruitment drives. Renu ensures every job notification is verified directly from official government portals before publication, providing aspirants with accurate vacancy counts, eligibility criteria, age limits, application fees, and critical last dates. Her thorough coverage helps thousands of candidates across India discover and apply for government job opportunities without missing a single deadline.
