Bihar Home Guard Recruitment District Wise 2026: Vacancy List, Physical Test Standards, and Selection Process

The Bihar Home Guards and Fire Services Department, under the Home Department of the Government of Bihar, is conducting the district-wise recruitment drive for Bihar Home Guards (Grah Rakshak) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 12,000+ Home Guard vacancies divided across Rural (Gramin) and Urban (Shahri) cadres across all 38 districts of Bihar.

Interested candidates can submit online and offline applications through the respective district magistrate web portals or the official departmental web portal at home.bihar.gov.in. Below is the complete district-wise vacancy allocation, physical test standards, age criteria, and step-by-step application process.

Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Overview

Parameter	Official Details
Recruitment Body	Bihar Home Guards & Fire Services Command, Patna
Post Name	Home Guard Volunteer (Grah Rakshak – Rural & Urban)
Total Expected Vacancies	12,000+ Posts (District-Wise Distribution)
Application Mode	Online / District Submission
Educational Qualification	10th Pass (Matriculation) or 12th Pass (Intermediate)
Age Limit	19 to 40 Years
Selection Process	Physical Measurement (PMT) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical Test
Official Website	home.bihar.gov.in

District-Wise Estimated Vacancy Distribution

The recruitment for Grah Rakshak is conducted on a district-cadre basis. Below is the district-wise tentative vacancy distribution across key districts of Bihar:

District Name	Category / Cadre	Estimated Vacancies	Official District Portal
Patna	Rural & Urban	850 Posts	patna.nic.in
Muzaffarpur	Rural & Urban	620 Posts	muzaffarpur.nic.in
Gaya	Rural & Urban	580 Posts	gaya.nic.in
Bhagalpur	Rural & Urban	510 Posts	bhagalpur.nic.in
Darbhanga	Rural & Urban	490 Posts	darbhanga.nic.in
Saran (Chhapra)	Rural & Urban	460 Posts	saran.nic.in
Purnea	Rural & Urban	420 Posts	purnea.nic.in
Rohtas	Rural & Urban	400 Posts	rohtas.nic.in
Samastipur	Rural & Urban	450 Posts	samastipur.nic.in
Begusarai	Rural & Urban	380 Posts	begusarai.nic.in
Nalanda	Rural & Urban	410 Posts	nalanda.nic.in
Other Remaining Districts	27 Other Districts	Balance Share	Respective District .nic.in

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized educational board in India on or before the cutoff date.

2. Domicile Requirement

• Candidates applying under a specific district quota must be permanent residents (Domicile of Bihar) belonging to that specific district and block (Prakhand).

3. Age Limit (Calculated as on Cutoff Date)

• Minimum Age: 19 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar Government Home Department rules for reserved categories.

Physical Measurement & Efficiency Standards

Selection in Bihar Home Guard recruitment is primarily determined by performance in physical efficiency standards.

1. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Parameter	Unreserved (UR) / BC	EBC Candidates	SC / ST Candidates	All Female Candidates
Minimum Height	165 cm	162 cm	160 cm	155 cm
Chest (Male Only)	81 – 86 cm	81 – 86 cm	79 – 84 cm	N/A
Minimum Weight	N/A	N/A	N/A	48 kg

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Marks Scheme

• 1 Mile Run (Male – 1600 Meters):
  • Completed within 5 Minutes: 5 Marks
  • Completed between 5 Min to 5 Min 15 Sec: 4 Marks
  • Completed between 5 Min 15 Sec to 5 Min 30 Sec: 3 Marks
  • Completed between 5 Min 30 Sec to 6 Minutes: 2 Marks
  • More than 6 Minutes: Disqualified
• 1 Km Run (Female – 1000 Meters): Must complete within 5 Minutes.
• High Jump: Minimum 4 Feet (Male) | Minimum 3 Feet (Female).
• Long Jump: Minimum 12 Feet (Male) | Minimum 9 Feet (Female).
• Shot Put (Gola Fenk): 16 Pound Ball up to 16 Feet (Male) | 12 Pound Ball up to 10 Feet (Female).

Selection Process

1. Document Verification (DV): Initial check of Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate, Matriculation Marksheet, and Photo ID.
2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Verification of Height, Chest, and Weight.
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, Long Jump, High Jump, and Shot Put.
4. Medical Examination: Basic medical check-up conducted by District Medical Board.
5. Final District Merit List: Published based on total PET marks scored by candidates.

How to Apply for Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Bihar Government Home Department portal at home.bihar.gov.in or your district’s official website (e.g., patna.nic.in).
2. Search for the link “Apply Online for Grah Rakshak District Cadre Recruitment 2026”.
3. Complete registration using your Mobile Number, Email ID, and Aadhaar card details.
4. Fill in personal information, permanent address (Block/Prakhand level details), and educational qualifications.
5. Upload scanned photo, signature, Domicile Certificate (Aawas Praman Patra), and 10th Marksheet.
6. Submit the online application form and retain a printed copy for physical test verification day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026 me total kitni vacancies nikli hain?

Bihar Home Guard recruitment ke dwara rajya bhar ke vibhinn zilon me lagbhag 12,000+ Grah Rakshak padon par bharti ki ja rahi hai.

2. Bihar Home Guard ke liye kitni height chahiye?

Unreserved aur BC category male candidates ke liye minimum height 165 cm, EBC ke liye 162 cm, SC/ST ke liye 160 cm, aur sabhi mahila candidates ke liye 155 cm honi chahiye.

3. Kya dusre zile ke candidates kisi bhi zile me apply kar sakte hain?

Nahi, candidate ko jis zile/block ke liye aavedan karna hai, wahan ka sthai niwasi (Domicile Certificate Holder) hona compulsory hai.

4. Bihar Home Guard selection me physical test ke kitne marks hote hain?

Selection me physical efficiency test (Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put) ke aadhar par merit points diye jate hain, jiske basis par final merit list taiyar ki jati hai.