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Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released an important notice regarding BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET Admit Card 2026, Physical Efficiency Test and Document Verification for Havildar Instructor (General) under Advertisement No. 05/2026 in Bihar Home Guard under Home Department (Special), Government of Bihar.
The written examination was conducted on 29 July 2026. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination will appear in the Physical Efficiency Test in Patna during the second week of October 2026. The PET E-Admit Card will be available from 10 September 2026.
- Advertisement Released: 28 April 2026
- Online Application Start: 01 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 01 June 2026
- Written Exam: 29 July 2026
- Written Result: 12 August 2026
- PET / DV Notice: 19 August 2026
- PET E-Admit Card: 10 September 2026
- Duplicate PET Admit Card: 15 September 2026
- PET Date: Second Week of October 2026
- PET Location: Patna
- All Categories: ₹100/-
- Male Candidates: ₹100/-
- Female Candidates: ₹100/-
- Third Gender: ₹100/-
- Bank Charges: Extra as applicable
- Payment Mode: Online
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Age Limit
The age and educational qualification cut-off date for Advertisement No. 05/2026 is 01 August 2025.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR Male | 18 to 37 Years |
| UR Female | 18 to 40 Years |
| BC / EBC Male & Female | 18 to 40 Years |
| Transgender Candidates | 18 to 40 Years |
| SC / ST Male & Female | 18 to 42 Years |
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent examination.
- The prescribed qualification must have been possessed by 01 August 2025.
- Male, Female and eligible Third Gender candidates could apply subject to the prescribed recruitment conditions.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Vacancy 2026
The recruitment is being conducted for a total of 122 Havildar Instructor (General) posts in Bihar Home Guard.
| Category | Total Vacancy | Women Reserved Within Category |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 48 | 17 |
| SC | 19 | 07 |
| ST | 02 | 00 |
| EBC | 22 | 08 |
| BC | 15 | 05 |
| EWS | 12 | 04 |
| BC Women | 04 | — |
| Total | 122 | 41 |
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Written Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Level | Matric / Class 10 Level |
| Question Type | Objective Type |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Time Duration | 2 Hours |
| Minimum Marks for PET Eligibility | 30% |
The written examination contains questions from Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET Pattern 2026
The Physical Efficiency Test carries a total of 100 marks.
| PET Event | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Running | 50 Marks |
| Shot Put | 25 Marks |
| High Jump | 25 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Running Standard
| Candidate | Distance | Maximum Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 Mile / 1.6 KM | 6 Minutes |
| Female | 1 KM | 5 Minutes |
Male Running Marks
| Performance | Marks |
|---|---|
| Below 5 Minutes | 50 |
| 5:00 to 5:20 Minutes | 40 |
| More than 5:20 to 5:40 Minutes | 30 |
| More than 5:40 to 6:00 Minutes | 20 |
| More than 6 Minutes | Disqualified |
Female Running Marks
| Performance | Marks |
|---|---|
| Below 4 Minutes | 50 |
| 4:00 to 4:20 Minutes | 40 |
| More than 4:20 to 4:40 Minutes | 30 |
| More than 4:40 to 5:00 Minutes | 20 |
| More than 5 Minutes | Disqualified |
Shot Put Standard
| Candidate | Weight | Minimum Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 Pound | 16 Feet |
| Female | 12 Pound | 12 Feet |
High Jump Standard
| Candidate | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 Feet |
| Female | 3 Feet |
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Physical Standard
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| UR / BC Male | 165 cm | 81 cm unexpanded / 86 cm expanded |
| EBC Male | 160 cm | 81 cm unexpanded / 86 cm expanded |
| SC / ST Male | 160 cm | 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded |
| All Female Candidates | 155 cm | Not Applicable |
Female Minimum Weight: 48 Kg.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Salary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Havildar Instructor (General) |
| Pay Level | Level-4 |
| Department | Bihar Home Guard |
Selected candidates will receive salary and other admissible allowances according to Bihar Government rules applicable to the post.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Measurement
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
- Medical Examination, Character and Antecedent Verification before appointment
Documents Required for BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET & DV
Candidates must report with their PET Admit Card, application receipt and the prescribed original certificates along with one set of photocopies.
- BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET E-Admit Card.
- Photocopy of Online Application Form / Application Acknowledgement.
- Original valid Photo Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID or Driving Licence.
- Intermediate / equivalent educational qualification certificate.
- Original Matriculation Certificate as Date of Birth proof.
- SC / ST / BC / EBC Caste Certificate, where applicable.
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC / EBC candidates, where applicable.
- Bihar permanent residence certificate for candidates claiming reservation.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable.
- Freedom Fighter descendant certificate, if applicable.
- Bihar Government Employee Certificate, if applicable.
- PPO and Discharge Book for eligible Ex-Servicemen.
- Prescribed certificate and Bihar residence proof for eligible Third Gender candidates.
How to Download BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official BPSSC website.
- Open the Home Guard section.
- Find Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Open the Havildar Instructor PET E-Admit Card link.
- The admit-card facility will be available from 10 September 2026.
- Enter the required candidate login details.
- Download the PET E-Admit Card.
- Check the exact PET date, reporting time and venue.
- Take a clear printout and carry it to the PET centre.
What If PET Admit Card Cannot Be Downloaded?
Candidates who cannot download their E-Admit Card from the BPSSC website can personally obtain a duplicate E-Admit Card on 15 September 2026 between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM from:
Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission,
5, Harding Road,
Patna – 800001
Such candidates must carry the photocopy of their online application receipt and a valid photo identity proof.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Important Instructions
- PET will be held in Patna.
- PET is scheduled for the second week of October 2026.
- PET E-Admit Card will be available from 10 September 2026.
- The exact PET date and reporting time will be mentioned on the candidate’s individual Admit Card.
- Candidates must appear on the date allotted to them.
- Candidates absent on the prescribed date will be treated as disqualified.
- BPSSC has stated that no second opportunity will be given.
- Requests for extension of the PET period will not be accepted.
- Successful PET candidates must complete Document Verification.
- Carry original documents and one set of photocopies.
- Candidates must continue to satisfy all eligibility conditions of Advertisement No. 05/2026.
BPSSC Havildar Instructor Important Links
| Download PET E-Admit Card | Available From 10 September |
| Download PET & Document Verification Notice PDF | Click Here |
| Download Advertisement No. 05/2026 PDF | Click Here |
| Check Written Result / PET Qualified List | Click Here |
| BPSSC Home Guard Section | Click Here |
| Official BPSSC Website | Click Here |
| Join Result Bharats WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Result Bharats Telegram | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET 2026 be held?
BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET will be conducted in Patna during the second week of October 2026.
When will BPSSC Havildar Instructor PET Admit Card 2026 be released?
The PET E-Admit Card will be available from 10 September 2026 through the BPSSC Home Guard section.