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BPSSC Havildar Instructor Vacancy 2026 Out for 122 Posts, Check Notification & Apply Details

Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) has invited online applications for the 122 Havildar Instructor (Adhinayak Anudeshak) posts to be recruited to the Home Guard Department. This recruitment offers an opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure a government job in Bihar, particularly in police-related roles. Interested candidates can apply for the Havildar Instructor Recruitment from 1st May to 1st June 2026 at the official website of BPSSC https://www.bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

BPSSC Havildar Instructor Vacancy 2026 Out

Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary School examination and are between 18 and 37 years are eligible to apply. Candidates will be selected for the post of Havildar Instructor under the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre as per the provisions set by the state government.

BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Organisation Name Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Service Commission (BPSSC)
Post Name Havildar Instructor
Department Name Home Guard Department, Bihar
Advertisement Number 05/2026
Vacancies 122
Mode of Application Online
Registration Dates 1st May to 1st June 2026
Educational Qualification Class 12th pass
Age Limit 18 to 37 years
Salary Pay Level 4
Selection Process Written Competitive Examination
Physical Efficiency Test
Official website https://www.bpssc.bihar.gov.in

BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission has released the application schedule for the Havildar Instructor recruitment. Candidates planning to apply must take note of the important dates to avoid missing any deadlines. The online application process for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment will begin on 1st May 2026.

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 28th April 2026
Apply Online Starts 1st May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 1st June 2026
Last Date to Pay Online Application Fee 1st June 2026

Bihar Police Havildar Instructor Vacancy 2026

BPSSC has announced a total of 122 vacancies for the post of Havildar Instructor. However, the Commission has not provided any category-wise or reservation-wise vacancy distribution. The vacancy details for various reserved categories will be updated by BPSSC during the later stages of the recruitment process.

Post Name Vacancy
Havildar Instructor 122

BPSSC Havildar Instructor Notification 2026 Out

Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission has officially published a recruitment notification for the Havildar Instructor post under the Advt. No. 05/2026 on its official website on 28th April 2026. The release of the notification marks the beginning of the recruitment cycle and will inform candidates about the details of the recruitment, such as eligibility conditions, the selection stages, physical requirements, and important application guidelines. Candidates must read the notification thoroughly after downloading it from the link provided below.

Bihar BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor recruitment, candidates have to fulfil specific eligibility conditions, which include nationality, educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards. Failing to meet any of the criteria can lead to disqualification at any stage of the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Candidates must ensure that the qualification has been completed on or before 1st August 2025.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)

BPSSC will calculate the age of the candidates based on their date of birth mentioned on the Matriculation (Class 10th) certificate. The minimum age for all categories of candidates is 18 years. However, the upper age limit will vary depending on the category and gender of the candidate, which is described below:

Categories Upper Age Limit
General (Male) 37 years
General (Female) 40 years
BC/EBC (Male, Female, Transgender)
Sc/ST (Male/Female) 42 years

In addition to the above upper age limit, certain categories of candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per the Bihar government rules. The age relaxation is explained in the table below:

Categories Age Relaxation Upper Age Limit Condition
Bihar Govt. employees 5 years Must have completed 3 years of regular service
Ex-Servicemen 3 years + service period Maximum age should not exceed 57 years as of the cut-off date.

Physical Requirements

In physical requirements, BPSSC will check the candidate’s height, weight, and chest measurements. No marks will be awarded for those who pass the physical test. But failing will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. The physical standards for different categories are given below:

Categories Height (Minimum) Chest Unexpanded Chest Expanded Minimum Expansion Weight
General/BC (Male) 165 cm 81 cm 86 cm 5 cm 48 kg
EBC/SC/ST (Male) 160 cm 79 cm 84 cm
Female (All categories) 155 cm

Transgender (Third Gender) categories

  • Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test criteria will be the same as those of Backward Class (BC) candidates.
  • As per the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules 2020, candidates must provide a valid identity certificate (Form 3) issued by the District Magistrate.
  • The category of the candidate will be determined based on the gender mentioned in the certificate.

BPSSC Havildar Instructor Application Form 2026

Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission will accept only those applications which are submitted online at the official website before the deadline. Each candidate is allowed to submit only one application form, and multiple applications will be rejected. The application window will be opened on 1st May 2026 and will be closed on 1st June 2026. After BPSSC activates the application link, we will update the link here.

Bihar BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor recruitment 2026 have to submit a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100. The application fee must be submitted through an online payment mode, such as Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI and is uniform for all categories of candidates. In case of additional bank charges or transaction fees, candidates have to bear the payment.

Steps to Apply Online for BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026

The entire application process for Havildar Instructor recruitment will be held on the official website of BPSSC. Candidates need to follow the steps given below and complete the application process in two stages: registration and final submission.

  1. Visit the official website of BPSSC https://www.bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
  2. Find and click on the relevant Advt. Link titled “Advt. No. 05/2026 – Havilder Instructor Recruitment.”
  3. Complete the registration (Part 1) by entering basic details, such as name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, domicile, category, gender, and DOB.
  4. Verify the registration details and make edits if needed, as changes won’t be allowed after the fee payment.
  5. Pay the application fee through any online payment gateway. On successful payment, you will receive a Registration Number and Password via your mobile number and email.
  6. Log in with your registered credentials and complete the application form (Part 2). Fill in with parents’ name/husband’s name, address, and educational qualification details.
  7. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph with a white background and your signature done in English and Hindi separately with black or blue ink. The file size should be between 15 KB to 25 KB and in JPG/JPEG/GIF format.
  8. Review all the details of the application form and click on Confirm/Submit.
  9. Download and print the application form.

Bihar BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Bihar BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor recruitment 2026 is conducted through multiple steps, which check both the candidate’s academic knowledge and physical fitness. Candidates at first have to qualify for a written exam. The candidates will be shortlisted around 5 times the number of notified vacancies for the Physical Efficiency Test. The physically qualified candidates will then appear for the document verification.

Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test

BPSSC Havildar Instructor Exam Pattern 2026

For Halivdar Inspector recruitment, BPSSC has prescribed a two-step exam pattern. First is the written exam, and the second is the physical efficiency test. Candidates can check the exam pattern for both these tests below.

Bihar BPSSC Police Halivdar Inspector Written Exam Pattern 2026

The written exam will bec of the level of Class 10th (Matric) or the equivalent, as per the Bihar school examination standard. The exam will have 6 subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany), and General Knowledge & Current Affairs.

  • The exam will contain only objective-type questions.
  • The written exam will be of 100 marks.
  • The total duration of the exam is 2 hours.
  • Each question will carry 1 mark.
  • In case the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, normalisation will be applied, using the Equi-Percentile Method.
  • Candidates have to score a minimum qualifying mark of 30% or above.
  • The written exam is qualifying in nature, so marks will not be counted for final merit.
Subjects Number of Questions Total Marks Duration
Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany), and General Knowledge & Current Affairs 100 100 2 hours

Bihar BPSSC Police Halivdar Inspector Physical Efficiency Test Pattern 2026

BPSSC has provided the exam pattern for PET, which carries a total of 100 marks. Among these marks, 50 marks are allotted for running. While Short Put and High Jump individually carry 25 marks. Candidates must qualify in all three stages separately. Only 3 attempts will be allowed for the Short Put and High Jump. The final merit will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in the PET. The exam pattern of the different stages of PET is discussed below:

1. Running Test

For Male Candidates:

  • Distance: 1 Mile (1.6 km)
  • Time Limit: 6 minutes
Time Taken Marks
Below 5 minutes 50
5 to 5:20 sec 40
5:20 to 5:40 sec 30
5:40 to 6 min 20
More than 6 min Fail

For Female Candidates:

  • Distance: 1 km
  • Time Limit: 5 minutes
Time Taken Marks
Below 4 minutes 50
4 to 4:20 min 40
4:20 min to 4:40 min 30
4:40 min to 5 min 20
More than 5 min Fail

2. Shot Put Test

For Male Candidates (16-Pound shot):

Distance Achieved Marks
16 – 17 feet 9
17 – 18 feet 13
18 – 19 feet 17
19 – 20 feet 21
Above 20 feet 25
Below 16 feet Fail

For Female Candidates (12-Pound shot)

Distance Achieved Marks
12  – 13 feet 9
13 – 14 feet 13
14 – 15 feet 17
15 – 16 feet 21
Above 16 feet 25
Below 12 feet Fail

3. High Jump Test

For Male Candidates:

Height Cleared Marks
4 ft 13
4 ft 4 inch 17
4 ft 8 inch 21
5 ft 25
Below 4 ft Fail

For Female Candidates:

Height Cleared Marks
3 ft 13
3 ft 4 inch 17
3 ft 8 inch 21
4 ft 25
Below 3 ft Fail

Bihar BPSSC Police Halivdar Inspector Salary 2026

Candidates selected through the recruitment will be placed in Pay Level 4 as per the Bihar State Pay Matrix. The salary ranges between Rs. 25,500 and Rs. 81,100. Candidates will also get government benefits in the form of DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits, and other allowances as per the government rules.

BPSSC Police Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026 FAQs

What is the total number of vacancies in BPSSC Havildar Instructor Recruitment 2026?

A total of 122 vacancies has been announced for the Havildar Instructor post under the Bihar Home Guard Department.

Is there any negative marking in Bihar BPSSC Havildar Instructor written exam 2026?

No, there is no negative marking mentioned in the official notification. Each correct answer will carry one mark.

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