The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) along with the Bihar Home Defence Corps (Bihar Grih Raksha Vahini), Government of Bihar, conducts the recruitment for Bihar Home Guard (Grih Rakshak) across all 38 districts. This recruitment drive of Bihar Home Guard Recruitment District Wise 2026 covers 12,000+ vacancies categorized into Rural Home Guard (Gramin Grih Rakshak) and Urban Home Guard (Shahri Grih Rakshak) cadres.
Candidates who have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or Class 12th (Intermediate) can submit their online applications via the official portal at csbc.bih.nic.in or home.bihar.gov.in. Below is the complete district-wise vacancy distribution, age limits, physical test standards, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.
Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Recruitment Event / Activity | Official Timeline & Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | October 2026 |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Schedule | November / December 2026 |
| Document Verification & Medical Exam | January 2027 |
Bihar Home Guard Vacancy 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | CSBC & Bihar Home Defence Corps |
| Post Name | Home Guard / Grih Rakshak (Rural & Urban Cadres) |
| Total Estimated Vacancies | 12,000+ Posts (District-Wise Allocation) |
| Duty Honorarium / Allowance | Daily Duty Allowance (Rs. 774/- per day + Allowances) |
| Mode of Application | Online (csbc.bih.nic.in / home.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Process | Physical Measurement (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → DV |
| Official Website | csbc.bih.nic.in |
Bihar Home Guard District-Wise Estimated Vacancy Distribution
Vacancies are divided into Rural (70%) and Urban (30%) cadres based on the specific Block (Prakhand) and District requirement:
| Division / Region | Key Covered Districts | Estimated District-Wise Vacancies |
| Patna Division | Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur | ~2,400 Posts |
| Tirhut Division | Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Vaishali, East Champaran, West Champaran | ~2,200 Posts |
| Saran Division | Saran (Chhapra), Siwan, Gopalganj | ~1,100 Posts |
| Darbhanga Division | Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur | ~1,300 Posts |
| Kosi & Purnea Division | Purnea, Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Madhepura, Supaul | ~1,800 Posts |
| Magadh Division | Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Jehanabad, Arwal | ~1,400 Posts |
| Bhagalpur & Munger | Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger, Jamui, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Khagaria | ~1,800 Posts |
| Total Allocation | All 38 Districts of Bihar | 12,000+ Posts |
Note: Rural Home Guard applicants must be permanent residents of the respective Block (Prakhand) from which they apply.
Level-Wise Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Rural Home Guard: Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board.
- Urban Home Guard: Must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) or equivalent.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as on Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age: 19 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years (For all categories, as per Bihar Home Defence Corps Rules)
Selection Process & Physical Tests
Selection is based directly on performance in physical testing rounds followed by document verification (no written examination for general entry Home Guards).
1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Parameter | Unreserved / BC / EBC (Male) | SC / ST (Male) | All Female Candidates |
| Minimum Height | 165 cm | 160 cm | 153 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 81 cm | 79 cm | N/A |
| Chest (Expanded) | 86 cm | 84 cm | N/A |
| Minimum Weight | N/A | N/A | 48 kg |
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Marking Scheme
The PET carries a total of 50 Marks:
- Running Test (1.6 km for Males in 6 Mins | 1 km for Females in 5 Mins): Up to 20 Marks depending on completion timing.
- High Jump: Up to 15 Marks (Minimum 4 ft for Males | 3 ft for Females).
- Shot Put (Gola Fek): Up to 15 Marks (16 lb ball for Males | 12 lb ball for Females).
Application Fee Details
| Candidate Category | Application Fee Amount |
| General / EWS / BC / EBC Candidates | Rs. 250/- |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | Rs. 100/- |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to Apply Online for Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official CSBC web portal:
csbc.bih.nic.in. - Go to the “Bihar Home Guards” tab and select “Online Application Form for Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026”.
- Complete registration by submitting personal details, residential address, Block (Prakhand), and District details.
- Upload residence proof certificate (Aadhaar / Domicile) verifying your local Block/District residence.
- Upload scanned photographs and signatures in both Hindi and English.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online.
- Preview all application details and click Submit. Download and print the confirmation page for your physical test admit card download.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar Home Guard recruitment 2026 me total kitne pado par aavedan hoga?
Bihar Home Guard ke tehat sabhi 38 zilon ke liye lagbhag 12,000+ pado par Gramin aur Shahri Grih Rakshak ki bharti ki jayegi.
2. Bihar Home Guard ke liye minimum educational qualification kya hai?
Gramin (Rural) Home Guard ke liye 10th (Matric) pass hona anivarya hai aur Shahri (Urban) Home Guard ke liye 12th (Intermediate) pass hona uri hai.
3. Kya dusre zile ke aavedak kisi bhi zile se apply kar sakte hain?
Nahi, Gramin Home Guard ke liye abhyarthi ka apne hi prakhand (block) aur zile ka mool niwasi hona anivarya hai.
4. Bihar Home Guard ke liye kitni aayu sima (age limit) rakhi gayi hai?
Bihar Grih Rakshak bharti ke liye nyunatam aayu 19 varsh aur adhiktam aayu 40 varsh nirdharit hai.
