Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 15,000 Vacancies!

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Ihar home guard recruitment 2025 notification for 15000 volunteer vacancies. Apply online before april 16, 2025.

Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 15,000 Posts

The Office of the Director General-cum-Commandant General, Home Guards & Fire Services, Bihar, Patna, has announced a major recruitment drive (Advt. No. 01/2025) for volunteer Home Guards. A total of 15,000 vacancies are available across various districts of Bihar. Eligible candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar can apply online from March 27, 2025, to April 16, 2025. Read on for detailed information about this opportunity.

Organization Details

  • Hiring Organization: Bihar Home Guard (under Home Guards & Fire Services, Bihar, Patna) 
  • Post Name: Volunteer Home Guard
  • Total Number of Posts: 15,000 
  • Location: Various Districts across Bihar 

Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 15,000 vacancies have been announced across different districts of Bihar. The distribution is based on district-wise requirements and follows the reservation policy of the Bihar Government, including reservations for SC, ST, EBC, BC, BC Women, EWS, women (horizontal reservation), and dependents of freedom fighters.

Here’s a summary of the total category-wise vacancies:

CategoryTotal VacanciesWomen’s Horizontal Reservation (Included in Total)
Unreserved (General)60062102
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)1495524
Scheduled Caste (SC)2399843
Scheduled Tribe (ST)15949
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)2694947
Backward Class (BC)1800629
Backward Class (Women)447(Included in respective categories)
Total150005094*

(Note: Detailed district-wise and category-wise breakdown is available in the official notification PDF )

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • Nationality/Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  • Age Limit (as of 01/01/2025): Minimum 19 years and Maximum 40 years for all categories (Male, Female, Third Gender).
  • Educational Qualification (as of 01/01/2025): Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government.
  • Physical Standards: Candidates must meet specific physical standards for height and chest (chest measurement for males only). Standards vary slightly for Purnia and Kosi division districts. Third Gender candidates must meet the standards prescribed for female candidates.
  • Character: Must possess a clean moral character.
  • Service Commitment: Must agree to serve in the Bihar Home Guard for a minimum of three years.

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Number: 01/2025 
  • Online Application Start Date: March 27, 2025 
  • Online Application End Date: April 16, 2025 (Midnight) 
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Date: To be announced later.
  • Medical Exam Date: To be announced after PET.

Salary & Benefits

The official notification does not specify the salary, pay scale, or detailed benefits for the Volunteer Home Guard position. Candidates are advised to refer to official Bihar Home Guard regulations or future communications for this information.

Selection Process

The selection process involves the following stages, conducted by the District Home Guard Selection Committee chaired by the District Magistrate:

  1. Online Application: Submission of application via the official portal.
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Conducted at the district level, worth a total of 15 marks based on performance in specific events.
    • Race: 1600 meters for males (within 6 mins), 800 meters for females/third gender (within 5 mins). This is a qualifying event.
    • Physical Measurement: Height and Chest (males only) verification. Must meet minimum standards.
    • High Jump: Maximum 5 marks.
    • Long Jump: Maximum 5 marks.
    • Shot Put: Maximum 5 marks.
  3. Medical Examination: Candidates qualifying the PET undergo a medical test covering vision, color blindness, hearing, physical fitness, etc..
  4. Merit List: Prepared district-wise based on the total marks obtained in the three PET events (High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put). Tie-breaking criteria will be applied if necessary. A list containing 1.5 times the number of vacancies will be published.
  5. Character Verification: Police verification of antecedents for selected candidates.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official website:

  1. Visit the official application portal: Visit Now.
  2. Read the instructions and User Manual carefully before proceeding.
  3. Register using a valid and active mobile number and email ID.
  4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, and address. Ensure you apply only for the district you are a permanent resident of.
  5. Upload scanned copies of required documents: Photograph, Signature, Permanent Residence Certificate, Matriculation Certificate (for DOB), Intermediate (10+2) Certificate and Marksheet, Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable), etc..
  6. Pay the application fee online.
  7. Submit the application form and note down the Registration ID.
  8. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fees

  • General / EWS / BC / EBC (including Third Gender): ₹ 200/- 
  • SC / ST / All Female Candidates: ₹ 100/- 
  • Note: Fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.

Official Notification & Apply Link

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Ensure you apply before the deadline of April 16, 2025. Good luck!