The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the notification for Havildar Clerk Recruitment 2026. A total of 64 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates who have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent qualification. The online application process starts on 02 January 2026 and will remain open till 02 February 2026 through the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
This recruitment offers a stable government job opportunity in the Bihar Police establishment with pay under Level-4 of the pay matrix.
BPSSC Havildar Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization and Post Details
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC)
- Post Name: Havildar Clerk
- Total Vacancies: 64
- Pay Scale: Level-4
- Job Location: Bihar
- Mode of Application: Online
- Official Website: bpssc.bihar.gov.in
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 02 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 02 February 2026
Vacancy Distribution
Category-wise Vacancies
- Unreserved: 26 (Women – 9)
- Scheduled Caste: 10 (Women – 4)
- Scheduled Tribe: 1
- Extremely Backward Class: 11 (Women – 4)
- Backward Class: 8 (Women – 3)
- Economically Weaker Section: 6 (Women – 2)
- Backward Class Women: 2
- Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters: 1
- Total Vacancies: 64
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- General Category (Male): 18 to 37 years
- General Category (Female): 18 to 40 years
- BC / EBC / Transgender: 18 to 40 years
- SC / ST: 18 to 42 years
- Bihar Government Employees: Maximum age relaxation of 5 years for those with at least 3 years of regular service
Age will be calculated based on the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation certificate.
Application Fee
Fee Details
- All Candidates (Male/Female): ₹100
The fee must be paid online using Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card. The amount paid is non-refundable. After successful payment, candidates will receive a confirmation SMS with the Registration ID.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Written Examination
- The written test will be of Matric (10th) level
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects Included:
- Hindi
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Science (History, Geography, Civics, Economics)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology)
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Candidates scoring less than 30% marks will be disqualified and will not be called for the physical efficiency test. The written exam is qualifying in nature and will not be used for final merit ranking.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will appear for the physical efficiency test, which carries 100 marks.
Running
- Male Candidates: 1.6 km in 6 minutes
- Female Candidates: 1 km in 5 minutes
Shot Put
- Male: 16-pound shot, minimum 16 feet
- Female: 12-pound shot, minimum 12 feet
High Jump
- Male: Minimum 4 feet
- Female: Minimum 3 feet
Candidates must qualify separately in all events. Failure in any one event will result in disqualification. Up to three attempts are allowed for shot put and high jump.
General Instructions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply
- Male, female and transgender candidates can apply
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature
- Written examination marks will not be added to the final merit list
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Click on the Havildar Clerk Recruitment 2026 link
- Complete the online registration with valid details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload required documents as per instructions
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the BPSSC official website for updates related to admit card, examination schedule, and further instructions.