Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna has released a notification, on behalf of the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar, inviting online applications for the post of Gulm Senapati (Company Commander) in the Bihar Home Guard Vahini Service Cadre — to be filled through a competitive examination from serving Home Guards. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.
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| Official Notification | Download PDF |
BPSSC Gulm Senapati Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), Patna |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 |
| Post | Gulm Senapati (Company Commander) |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Total Vacancies | 65 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- (all categories) |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
About the Recruitment
This recruitment is conducted under the Home Department (Special Branch), Government of Bihar, for the post of Gulm Senapati (Company Commander) in the Bihar Home Guard Vahini Service Cadre. This post is to be filled through a competitive examination from among serving Home Guards (Grih Rakshak, including daily duty allowance-benefiting sportspersons) of the Bihar Home Guard organization. Male, female, and third gender candidates who are already enrolled and trained Home Guards are eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Male, Female, and Third Gender Home Guards can apply — this post is filled from within the serving Home Guard cadre, not open to the general public.
Service Conditions
- (a) Candidate must be an enrolled and trained Male/Female/Third Gender member of the Bihar Home Guard Vahini organization who has completed at least 5 years of service/duty in the organization.
- (b) Candidate must possess the physical and educational qualifications suitable for the post.
- (c) As on the cut-off date of application, the candidate must have at least 10 years of service remaining.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation from a recognized university, or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government, by 01 August 2026.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 24 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
- (As per Matriculation or equivalent certificate, calculated as on 01 August 2026)
Physical Standards
Note: No marks are awarded for height, chest, or weight — candidates simply must meet the prescribed minimum criteria, failing which they will be declared unsuccessful.
Height
| Category | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) & Backward Class — Men | 165 cm |
| EBC, SC & ST — Men | 160 cm |
| All Categories — Women | 155 cm |
Chest (Men Only)
| Category | Without Expansion | With Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/Backward/EBC — Men | 81 cm (min) | 86 cm (min) |
| SC/ST — Men | 79 cm (min) | 84 cm (min) |
(Minimum expansion of 5 cm is mandatory. Chest measurement is not applicable for women.)
Weight
- Women (all categories): minimum 48 kg
Third Gender Candidates
- Physical standards and physical efficiency test norms for Third Gender candidates will be the same as for Backward Class candidates.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (General) | 27 | 9 |
| 2 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 | 4 |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | — |
| 4 | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 11 | 4 |
| 5 | Backward Class (BC) | 8 | 3 |
| 6 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 6 | 2 |
| 7 | Backward Class Women | 2 | — |
| Total | 65 |
Additionally, 1 post out of the Unreserved category is reserved (2% horizontal reservation) for grandchildren of freedom fighters.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three phases:
Phase 1: Written Competitive Examination (Two Stages)
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination:
- One paper of 200 marks, 100 questions, duration 2 hours.
- Subject: General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
- Candidates scoring less than 30% marks will be declared unsuccessful for the Main Examination.
- Candidates equal to 20 times the number of vacancies (category-wise, merit-wise) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Stage 2 — Main Examination:
- Paper 1 — General Hindi: 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours. Minimum 30% qualifying marks required (this paper’s score is not counted toward merit ranking — qualifying only).
- Paper 2 — General Studies: 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours. Covers General Science, Civics, Indian History, Indian Geography, Mathematics, and Mental Ability.
- Negative marking: 0.2 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both stages.
- Candidates equal to 6 times the number of vacancies (category-wise, merit-wise) based on Main Examination marks will be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test.
Phase 2: 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 6 inches |
| Long Jump | Minimum 12 feet | Minimum 9 feet |
| Shot Put | 16 lb shot, minimum 16 feet | 12 lb shot, minimum 10 feet |
- Candidates must qualify in all events separately.
- Maximum of 3 attempts allowed for High Jump, Long Jump, and Shot Put.
- Candidates who don’t complete the race within the time limit will not be allowed to participate in the other events.
Phase 3: Merit List & Recommendation
- Final merit list prepared category-wise based on Main Examination (Paper 2) marks only.
- Minimum qualifying marks for merit list: SC/ST/Women — 32%, EBC — 34%, BC — 36.5%, General — 40%.
- In case of a tie, preference goes to the candidate with the older date of birth, then higher educational qualification, then alphabetical order of name (English) as per 10th certificate.
- Final selected candidates’ names will be recommended by BPSSC to the Deputy Director General, Bihar Home Guard Vahini for appointment.
Reservation Policy
- Reservation applies as per the Bihar Reservation Act, 1991 (as amended from time to time).
- 35% horizontal reservation for women is applicable only to Bihar domicile women, as per the 2025 government resolution — within this, 3% is fixed for Backward Class women.
- 2% horizontal reservation for grandchildren of Bihar’s freedom fighters (whose pension is sanctioned by the Central Government).
- EWS reservation applies as per the Economically Weaker Sections Reservation Act, 2019.
- Third Gender candidates get the same reservation benefit as Backward Class candidates.
- Reservation benefits (including the 35% women’s reservation) apply only to original residents (domicile) of Bihar — candidates from other states’ reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved category candidates.
Cut-off Date
01 August 2026 — applicable for age limit, educational qualification, other qualifications/experience, Home Guard training and service certificate, etc.
How to Apply for BPSSC Gulm Senapati Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted online only through the Commission’s website: https://bpssc.bihar.gov.in, under the “Home Guard” Tab.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications from the same candidate will result in rejection of all applications.
- Only one application per mobile number is allowed — the mobile number will receive the Registration ID and Password via SMS.
- Application is completed in two parts:
- Part 1 (Registration): Name, nationality, mobile number, email ID, Bihar domicile status, reservation category, gender, and date of birth — followed by online fee payment.
- Part 2: Father’s/Husband’s name, mother’s name, address, educational qualification, and declaration, along with upload of photograph and signature.
- Upload a recent color photograph (taken within 2 months, white background, 15–25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg/.gif format) and signature (in English and Hindi, black/blue ink, white background, 15–25 KB, same format).
- Application fee: ₹100/- for all categories (male/female/third gender) — payable via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI only. No other payment mode is accepted.
- Once submitted, application details cannot be edited. Save and print the Acknowledgement (A4 size) for future reference.
- Application fee is non-refundable once payment is successful, except in case of technical/bank failure (refunded within 7 working days by the payment gateway).
Important Documents Required
- Home Guard training and service certificate (minimum 5 years of service proof)
- Matriculation/equivalent board certificate (for date of birth)
- Graduation certificate/mark sheet
- Category/caste certificate (if applicable, issued in candidate’s own name based on birth, not marriage)
- Bihar domicile certificate
- Recent passport-size color photograph and signature (scanned)
- EWS income & asset certificate (if applicable, financial year 2025-26 based)
Reasons for Rejection of Candidature
Candidature can be rejected without assigning any reason for:
- Incomplete registration (Part 1 done but Part 2 not submitted)
- Photo/signature not uploaded, unclear, or belonging to another person
- Application fee not paid, or fee refunded via chargeback after payment
- Incorrect information provided in the application
- Wrong reservation category claimed
- Discrepancy found during document verification
- Incorrect date of birth or gender mentioned
- Not submitting the required 5-year Home Guard service/experience certificate
- Not meeting age limit, educational qualification, or citizenship eligibility as on cut-off date
- Not submitting certificates issued by the competent authority in proper form
- Involvement in any criminal case/activity
- Malpractice or impersonation during written exam or PET
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BPSSC Gulm Senapati Recruitment 2026? A. The online application window is open from 10 September 2026 to 10 October 2026. No extension will be given.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this post? A. Only serving Home Guards (male, female, and third gender) of the Bihar Home Guard Vahini organization with at least 5 years of service are eligible — this is not open to the general public.
Q3. How many total vacancies are there? A. There are 65 vacancies in total across General, SC, ST, EBC, BC, and EWS categories.
Q4. What is the age limit for this post? A. Candidates must be between 24 and 50 years of age, as per Matriculation certificate, calculated as on 01 August 2026.
Q5. What is the selection process for this recruitment? A. The selection process includes a Preliminary Exam, a Main Written Exam (2 papers), a Physical Efficiency Test, and a final Merit List based on Main Exam Paper 2 marks.
Q6. What is the application fee? A. The application fee is ₹100/- for all categories (male, female, third gender).
Q7. Is General Hindi paper counted in the merit list? A. No, the General Hindi paper is qualifying only (minimum 30% required) — its marks are not added to the final merit list.
Q8. What is the minimum educational qualification required? A. Candidates must hold a Graduation degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, by 01 August 2026.
Q9. How long does the selection process typically take? A. The complete selection process generally takes around 6 months. No time extension requests (personal, medical, or otherwise) will be entertained at any stage.
Q10. Can I edit my application after final submission? A. No, once an application is finally submitted (confirmed), no changes can be made. If there’s an error, you may use the “Cancel Registration” option and reapply with a fresh fee payment.
Quick Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Now (Online Application) | Apply Here |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
Disclaimer: This blog post is based on information published in the official notification of Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (Advertisement No. 11/2026, dated 07.09.2026). Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.