The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the Company Commander (Gulm Samadeshak) Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 08/2026) for 65 Company Commander posts in the Bihar Home Guard Service Cadre, under the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar.
If you are a Graduate from a recognized university and meet the prescribed physical standards, this is a great opportunity to join the Bihar Home Guard service in a Pay Level-6 post. Eligible candidates can apply online from 30 June to 30 July 2026 through the official BPSSC website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 25 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be Announced |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be Announced |
BPSSC Company Commander Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies | Of which Women (35% Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 26 | 09 |
| SC | 10 | 04 |
| ST | 01 | 00 |
| EBC | 12 | 04 |
| BC | 07 | 02 |
| EWS | 07 | 02 |
| BC (Women) | 02 | – |
| Total | 65 | – |
Note: 2% horizontal reservation is also applicable for grandchildren of Bihar’s freedom fighters whose pension has been sanctioned by the Central Government.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Must hold a Graduate degree from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government, as on 01 August 2025.
Age Limit (As of 01 August 2025):
- General (Male): 20 – 37 years
- General (Female): 20 – 40 years
- BC/EBC (Male & Female): 20 – 40 years
- SC/ST (Male/Female) & Third Gender: 20 – 42 years
- Age Relaxation:
- Government servants with at least 3 years of regular service – 5 years relaxation
- Ex-servicemen – 3 years relaxation (subject to actual age not exceeding 57 years as on cut-off date)
Physical Standards:
Height:
- UR/BC (Male): Minimum 165 cm
- EBC/SC/ST (Male): Minimum 160 cm
- All Women (any category): Minimum 155 cm
Chest (Male candidates only):
- UR/BC/EBC: Unexpanded 81 cm, Expanded 86 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion required)
- SC/ST: Unexpanded 79 cm, Expanded 84 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion required)
- No chest measurement required for women candidates.
Weight:
- Women (all categories): Minimum 48 kg
Note: There is no scoring for height, chest, or weight — candidates either meet the prescribed eligibility or are declared unsuccessful. Third gender candidates follow the same physical standards as the Backward Class category.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (Male/Female/Third Gender) | ₹100 |
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted.
Selection Process
The BPSSC Company Commander selection involves a two-stage Written Examination, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification.
Stage 1 – Preliminary Exam:
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Qualifying marks: 30%
- Candidates equal to 20 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Mains exam.
Stage 2 – Main Exam:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies, Science, Civics, History, Geography, Mathematics & Mental Ability | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Paper I (Hindi) is qualifying only (30% required) and is not counted towards the merit list.
- Negative marking: 0.2 marks deducted for every wrong answer in both stages.
- Candidates equal to 6 times the vacancies (category-wise, based on Mains merit) will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test.
Stage 3 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying Only:
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1 Mile (1.6 km) in 6 min 30 sec | 1 Km in 6 min |
| High Jump | Minimum 4 feet | Minimum 3 feet |
| Long Jump | Minimum 12 feet | Minimum 9 feet |
| Shot Put | 16 lb shot, min. 16 feet | 12 lb shot, min. 10 feet |
- Candidates must qualify the race within the time limit to attempt the other events.
- Maximum of 3 attempts allowed in High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put.
Qualifying Marks for Final Merit (based on Mains, excluding Hindi paper):
- General – 40%
- BC – 36.5%
- EBC – 34%
- SC/ST/Women – 32%
Salary – BPSSC Company Commander Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level 6 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Includes basic pay, grade pay, and applicable allowances as per Bihar Home Guard Service Rules.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph (white background, 15–25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format, taken within last 2 months)
- Scanned signature (English & Hindi, black/blue ink, 15–25 KB, white background)
- Graduation certificate/mark sheet
- Matriculation certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- EWS income & asset certificate (if applicable, issued for FY 2025–26)
- Domicile certificate (for reserved/women candidates)
- Application fee payment receipt
How to Apply Online for BPSSC Company Commander Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Go to the “Home Guard” Tab and click on the link related to Advt. No. 08/2026
- Complete Part I registration (name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, domicile, reservation category, gender, date of birth) and pay the application fee
- Login using the Registration ID and Password sent via SMS/Email
- Complete Part II of the form (father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, address, educational qualification) and upload photo & signature
- Verify all details, submit the final form, and download/print the acknowledgement (A4 size) for future reference
Important Links
- 🔗 Apply Online for BPSSC Company Commander 2026
- 📄 Download Official Notification (PDF) – Advt. No. 08/2026
- 🎓 Join GovAdmit Telegram for Updates
- 🌐 Visit Official BPSSC Website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Final Words
The BPSSC Company Commander Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for graduate candidates who meet the physical standards and are looking for a stable government job in the Bihar Home Guard service. With a structured two-stage written exam and PET-based selection, candidates should prepare well in advance.
Apply before 30 July 2026, and ensure all eligibility criteria are met before submitting your form!
Selection process is expected to take approximately 6 months. No extension will be given for written exam, PET, or document verification under any circumstances (medical, personal, family, pregnancy, etc.).
