The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has announced openings for Havildar Clerk (also known as Adhinayak Lipik) under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This drive targets clerical support within the Bihar Home Guards framework, welcoming applications from qualified individuals across genders. With 64 spots available, successful appointees will enjoy Pay Level-4 perks and statewide postings. Digital submissions run from January 2 to February 2, 2026.
This guide draws directly from official sources, covering essentials like curriculum topics, testing format, fitness evaluation scoring, and submission steps. Ideal for those with intermediate qualifications eyeing Bihar state employment—review all parts to submit smoothly.
BPSSC Havildar Clerk Positions key details
Managed by BPSSC for the Home (Special) Department, Government of Bihar, this role blends office duties with physical readiness requirements.
- Organizing Body: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
- Unit: Bihar Home Guards Cadre
- Role Title: Havildar Clerk (Adhinayak Lipik)
- Adv. Reference: 01/2026
- Open Positions: 64
- Work Area: Across Bihar
- Submission Method: Exclusively online
- Window Period: January 2 – February 2, 2026
Position Allocation
A total of 64 roles are categorized per state norms, featuring 35% horizontal slots for women in every group, plus one for descendants of freedom fighters.
| Category | Total Slots | Women Slots (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 26 | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 11 | 4 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 8 | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 6 | 2 |
| Backward Class Women (Extra 3%) | 2 | – |
| Overall Total | 64 | – |
Qualification Standards of BPSSC Havildar Clerk Positions
Strict adherence to these is mandatory—mismatches lead to rejection.
Academic Requirement
- Completed Intermediate (12th standard) or equivalent from an approved board.
- Must be achieved by August 1, 2025.
Age Boundaries (as of August 1, 2025, based on matric certificate)
- Unreserved Males: 18–37 years
- Unreserved Females / BC / EBC (all): 18–40 years
- SC / ST (all): 18–42 years
- Serving Bihar Govt staff (3+ years continuous): Extra 5 years
Body Measurements (Pass/Fail only)
- Height (cm): Males – General/BC: 165, EBC: 160, SC/ST: 160; Females – All: 155
- Chest (Males only): General/BC/EBC: 81–86 cm; SC/ST: 79–84 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion required)
- Weight (Females only): At least 48 kg
Pay and Perks
Placed in Level-4 (7th Pay structure) for reliable growth.
- Starting Basic: ₹25,500
- Highest Basic: ₹81,100
- Additions: Dearness relief, housing support (location-based), health perks, travel reimbursement
- Approximate Take-Home (initial): ₹40,000–₹45,000 (varies with updates)
- Extras: NPS contribution, various leaves, family medical coverage
Mode of Selection
Unique twist: Written test qualifies you forward; Physical Efficiency Test (PET) fully decides final ranking.
Stage 1: Written Test
- Objective MCQs, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours
- Covers: Hindi, English, Math, Social Studies (History/Geography/Civics/Economics), Sciences (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), GK/Current Events
- Standard: Class 10 level
- Minimum Pass: 30%
- Advancement: Top performers (5:1 ratio per slot, category-wise) proceed
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Full 100 Marks
Merit based solely on PET performance.
| Activity | Gender | Max Marks | Scoring Breakdown Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running | Male (1.6 km) | 50 | <5 min: 50; up to >6 min: Fail |
| Female (1 km) | 50 | <4 min: 50; up to >5 min: Fail | |
| Shot Put | Male (16 lb) | 25 | >20 ft: 25; <16 ft: Fail |
| Female (12 lb) | 25 | >16 ft: 25; <12 ft: Fail | |
| High Jump | Male | 25 | ≥5 ft: 25; <4 ft: Fail |
| Female | 25 | ≥4 ft: 25; <3 ft: Fail |
Crucial Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement Issued | January 1, 2026 |
| Forms Open | January 2, 2026 |
| Forms Close | February 2, 2026 |
| Test Schedule | Announced later |
| Hall Tickets | 10–15 days prior |
Processing Charge
Online only (extra bank fees possible): ₹100 for most categories (including all females); same for SC/ST.
Direct Application Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Visit Official Website |
| Online Apply Portal |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
| Join Telegram Group |
| Get More Job Details |
Online Submission Steps BPSSC Havildar Clerk
Fully digital—no physical forms.
- Head to bpssc.bihar.gov.in → Home Guard section
- Choose application link for Havildar Clerk
- Register with basics (name, contact, etc.)
- Pay fee first to get login ID (via SMS/email)
- Log in, enter full info (education, address)
- Upload recent color photo & signatures
- Review, edit if needed, then lock submission
- Save/print acknowledgment (keep for records)
