Opening Overview
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 08/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Company Commander in Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre under Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar. A total of 65 vacancies are available and eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 30/06/2026 to 30/07/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post Name | Company Commander (Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 65 |
| Qualification | Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) from a recognized University (or equivalent) |
| Last Date | 30/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 30/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30/07/2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age / Qualification | 01/08/2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male / Female / Third Gender) | ₹100 |
Payment Mode: Online payment only through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Bank charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate.
Age Limit
Age calculation is based on 01/08/2025 (as per Matric / equivalent certificate).
- Unreserved (General) Male: 20 to 37 years
- Unreserved (General) Female: 20 to 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male & Female): 20 to 40 years
- SC / ST (Male / Female / Third Gender): 20 to 42 years
Age Relaxation:
- Bihar Government regular employees applying for higher pay level service/cadre through competitive exam: 5 years relaxation in maximum age (only if minimum 3 years of regular service completed).
- Ex-Servicemen: Maximum age relaxation of 3 years + length of defence service, subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years on cut-off date.
Vacancy Details
Post: Company Commander | Pay Level: Level-6 | Total: 65
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation (35%) | Freedom Fighter Descendant Reservation (2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Backward Class Female (BC Female) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 65 |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Male, Female and Third Gender candidates are eligible to apply.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) from a recognized University (or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government) on or before 01/08/2025.
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying)
- Medical Examination
- Character & Antecedent Verification
Merit list will be prepared based on Main Written Exam marks (Hindi paper is qualifying and not counted in merit).
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Subject | Qualifying Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Minimum 30% marks required |
- Candidates scoring less than 30% in Prelims will be declared unsuccessful.
- Shortlisting for Mains: up to 20 times the vacancies category-wise (as per merit).
- If exam is held in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized using Equi-Percentile Method.
Main Examination
Paper 1: General Hindi (Qualifying)
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Subject | Qualifying Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | General Hindi | Minimum 30% marks required (Not counted in merit) |
Paper 2: General Studies / General Science / Civics / Indian History / Indian Geography / Mathematics / Mental Ability
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking:
- In Prelims and Mains, 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Shortlisting for PET:
- Based on Main Written Exam, candidates up to 6 times the vacancies category-wise will be called for Physical Efficiency Test.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying)
Running
- Male: 1 Mile (1.6 km) in 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Female: 1 km in 6 minutes
High Jump
- Male: Minimum 4 feet
- Female: Minimum 3 feet
Long Jump
- Male: Minimum 12 feet
- Female: Minimum 9 feet
Shot Put / Gola Throw
- Male: 16 Pound, minimum 16 feet
- Female: 12 Pound, minimum 10 feet
Important PET Notes:
- Candidate must qualify in each event.
- For High Jump / Long Jump / Gola Throw, maximum 3 attempts are allowed.
- If a candidate fails to meet minimum standards in any event, they will be declared unsuccessful.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-6 (as per applicable Bihar Government pay matrix) with admissible allowances as per rules.