Launched on January 2, 2026, Advertisement Number 01/2026 marks the first major recruitment initiative of the new calendar year. This drive targets the direct selection of 64 Havildar Clerks (Administrator Clerks) within the Bihar Home Guard Corps Service Cadre. While the numerical scale is smaller than the mass constable drives, the strategic importance of this role lies in the professionalization of the administrative wing of the Home Guards.
Eligibility and Application Framework
The eligibility criteria for the Havildar Clerk post are specifically tailored to attract educated candidates who can handle the administrative complexities of the Home Guard Corps while maintaining the physical readiness required of a police rank. Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination as of August 1, 2025.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| General (Male) | 37 Years |
| General (Female) | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
| Bihar Govt Employees | 5 Years Relaxation |
The registration window for this post is active from January 2, 2026, to February 2, 2026. This recruitment offers a Level-4 salary scale (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100), placing it above the standard constable pay grade and making it a highly sought-after administrative position within the force.
Examination and Selection Dynamics
The selection for Havildar Clerk involves a 100-mark objective examination based on a 10th-grade (Matriculation) difficulty level. The curriculum is broad, covering Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 30% to qualify for the physical tests. Unlike mass constable roles where the written exam is only qualifying, the performance here is a significant component of the integrated merit list. The physical requirements for this clerical role remain stringent, emphasizing that every member of the Bihar Police, regardless of their primary duty being administrative, must be physically capable of field deployment if necessary.
| Physical Attribute | UR / BC (Male) | EBC (Male) | SC / ST (Male) | All Female |
| Height | 165 cm | 160 cm | 160 cm | 155 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 81 cm | 81 cm | 79 cm | N/A |
| Chest (Expanded) | 86 cm | 86 cm | 84 cm | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 kg (Min) |