BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026 – 65 Gulm Senapati Posts, Apply Online from 30 June

BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026 is officially out. The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released Advertisement No. 08/2026, inviting online applications for 65 vacancies for the post of Gulm Senapati (Company Commander) in the Bihar Home Guard Service cadre under the Home Department (Special Branch), Bihar.

If you hold a graduation degree and are between 20 and 42 years of age (category-wise), this is a solid Bihar state government job worth applying for. The application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 30 July 2026 — giving you exactly one month to submit your form at the official portal bpssc.bihar.gov.in.

With a Pay Level-6 salary, a structured selection process, and 35% of seats reserved for women candidates, this recruitment ticks a lot of boxes. Read on — we’ve covered every detail you need, from eligibility and physical standards to the exam pattern and how to apply step by step.

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BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates — Don’t Miss These Deadlines

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! Government portals routinely slow down near submission deadlines — submit your application at least 3–4 days before 30 July 2026 to avoid technical issues.

BPSSC Home Guard Company Commander Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown

A total of 65 vacancies have been notified for the post of Gulm Senapati (Company Commander) at Pay Level-6, with 35% of seats in the unreserved and EBC/BC/SC/ST categories reserved for women candidates.

✅ Male, female, and third gender candidates are all eligible to apply for this recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria for BPSSC Home Guard Company Commander 2026

Nationality

All applicants must be Indian citizens. There are no restrictions based on gender — male, female, and third gender candidates can all apply.

Educational Qualification

You must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Bihar State Government. The qualifying degree must have been completed on or before 1 August 2025.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep scanned copies of your graduation marksheets and degree certificate ready before you start filling the application form.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)

Age relaxation rules:

• Bihar Government employees with at least 3 years of regular service get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
• Ex-servicemen are entitled to relaxation equal to 3 years plus their total defence service period, subject to a maximum actual age of 57 years on the cut-off date.

Physical Standards (Mandatory)

Meeting the physical standards is compulsory. Candidates who fail to clear these measurements will be declared ineligible — no marks are awarded for exceeding the minimum standards.

⚠️ A minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is mandatory for male candidates. Physical standards for third gender candidates are the same as for the Backward Class (BC) category.

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Application Fee – BPSSC Home Guard Company Commander 2026

The application fee is the same for all categories, including male, female, and third gender candidates.

Payment can be made online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Any bank charges applicable will need to be borne by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable once paid, so double-check your eligibility before submitting.

BPSSC Home Guard Company Commander Salary 2026

Selected Company Commanders will be placed at Pay Level-6 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to all allowances admissible under Bihar State Government rules. The total in-hand salary (including DA, HRA, and other allowances) will be substantially higher than the basic pay figure above.

Selection Process – How Will Company Commanders Be Selected?

The selection for BPSSC Home Guard Company Commander 2026 takes place in four stages:

Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination An objective-type written test of 200 marks (100 questions) lasting 2 hours, covering General Knowledge and current affairs. You need a minimum of 30% marks to qualify. Candidates equal to 20 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.

Stage 2 — Main Written Examination Two papers, both objective-type:

• Paper-I (General Hindi): 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours — qualifying in nature, minimum 30% required. Marks are not counted toward the final merit list.
• Paper-II (General Studies): 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours — covers General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability. These marks decide your rank in the merit list.

⚠️ Negative marking applies in both stages: 0.2 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Stage 3 — Physical Efficiency Test (Physical Efficiency Test) Candidates equal to 6 times the vacancies (category-wise) shortlisted from the Main Exam must pass the following events. This is a pass/fail round — no marks are awarded.

Candidates get a maximum of three attempts each for High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put. All events must be cleared — failing any one means disqualification.

Stage 4 — Document Verification & Medical Examination Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification. A medical examination will also be conducted before final appointment.

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Merit List & Minimum Qualifying Marks – What You Need to Clear

The final merit list is prepared category-wise, based entirely on marks scored in Main Written Exam Paper-II. In case of a tie between two candidates, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher; if they share the same date of birth, the candidate with a higher educational qualification gets preference.

How to Apply for BPSSC Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only through the BPSSC official website. The portal goes live on 30 June 2026.

1. Visit the official BPSSC website at bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Home Guard” tab and open the link for Advertisement No. 08/2026.
3. Complete Part-1 (Registration): enter your name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth.
4. Pay the application fee of ₹100/- online. After successful payment, your registration number and password will be sent via SMS and email.
5. Log in using your registration number and password to fill in Part-2: father’s/husband’s name, mother’s name, address, and educational qualification details.
6. Upload a recent colour photograph (15–25 KB, white background, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif) and your scanned signature (15–25 KB, in black or blue ink on a white background).
7. Review every detail carefully before clicking Submit — the system does not allow edits after final submission.
8. Save and print the application acknowledgement on A4 paper. Keep it safe — you will need it for future correspondence and verification.

💡 Pro Tip: Have your scanned photo and signature files ready before you start. Preparing them beforehand saves a lot of time during the online form process.

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Conclusion

BPSSC Bihar Home Guard Company Commander Recruitment 2026 offers a genuine opportunity to secure a gazetted officer-level post in the Bihar state government. With 65 vacancies, a clear four-stage selection process, and Pay Level-6 compensation, this is a recruitment that graduates looking for a Bihar Sarkari Naukri should take seriously.

Submit your application at bpssc.bihar.gov.in between 30 June and 30 July 2026. Read the official notification PDF carefully, meet the physical standards, and begin your Preliminary Exam preparation early — especially the General Knowledge and current affairs sections.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility criteria, and fees — directly from the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.