NCERT Non Academic Online Form 2026 for 173 Post

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026 or 02/2026 depending on specific unit notifications) for the recruitment of Havildar Clerk (Adhinayak Lipik) within the Bihar Home Guard Corps. This position is a Level-4 post with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 – 81,100.

The selection process is multi-staged, beginning with an OMR-based written examination followed by physical tests. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the syllabus and exam pattern.

1. Exam Pattern Overview

The written examination serves as a qualifying stage to filter candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). You must score at least 30% to be considered for the next round.

2. Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus

The syllabus covers a broad range of subjects intended to test basic literacy, numerical ability, and general awareness.

A. Hindi (हिन्दी)

• Grammar: Nouns (संज्ञा), Pronouns (सर्वनाम), Verbs (क्रिया), Tenses (काल), Gender (लिंग), Adjectives (विशेषण).
• Vocabulary: Synonyms (पर्यायवाची), Antonyms (विलोम), Idioms and Phrases (मुहावरे).
• Structure: Sentence correction, Sandhi, and Samas.
• Comprehension: Questions based on unseen prose or poetry at the 10th-grade level.

B. English

• Grammar: Parts of Speech, Tense, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Spelling test.
• Usage: Sentence improvement, Fill in the blanks (Prepositions/Articles), and Comprehension passages.

C. Mathematics

• Arithmetic: Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification, Percentages, Profit & Loss.
• Commercial Math: Simple and Compound Interest, Average, Ratio and Proportion.
• Time & Distance: Time and Work, Speed, Distance, and Basic Data Interpretation.
• Geometry/Mensuration: Area and Volume of basic shapes (Triangle, Circle, Cylinder, Cube).

D. Science

• Physics: Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Gravitation, Sound, Light (Reflection & Refraction), and Electricity.
• Chemistry: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures; Chemical Reactions; Acids, Bases, and Salts; Metals and Non-metals.
• Biology: Cell structure, Human body systems (Digestive, Respiratory, etc.), Health and Nutrition, Plants, and Ecology.

E. Social Science

• History: Ancient civilizations, the Revolt of 1857, Indian National Movement (1918–1947), and World History (French/Russian Revolutions).
• Geography: Physical features of India and Bihar, Climate, Natural Resources, and Population.
• Civics: Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Judiciary, Local Self-Government (with a focus on Bihar), and the Electoral System.
• Economics: Challenges of the Indian and Bihar economy, Development policies, and Economic reforms since 1991.

F. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• National & International: Major summits, awards, sports, and international organizations.
• Bihar GK: History, geography, and current schemes of the Bihar Government.
• Static GK: Countries & Currencies, Books & Authors, Important Dates, and Discoveries.

3. Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PET)

While the written exam gets you through the door, the final merit list is typically prepared based on the marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which carries 100 marks.

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Qualifying

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 100 Marks

1. Running (50 Marks): 1.6 km for males (under 6 mins) and 1 km for females (under 5 mins).
2. Shot Put / Gola Fek (25 Marks): Thrown based on weight and distance.
3. High Jump (25 Marks): Minimum 4 feet for males and 3 feet for females.

For the Bihar Home Guard Havildar Clerk (Adhinayak Lipik) recruitment (Advt. No. 01/2026), the cut-off marks are determined separately for the Written Examination and the Final Merit List.

Since the 2026 notification has just been released (January 2026) and the exam is yet to be conducted, the following information is based on official qualifying criteria and historical trends for similar BPSSC/CSBC exams.

1. Written Examination Cut-off (Qualifying)

The written exam is a screening test. To qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), you must meet the following:

• Official Minimum Qualifying Mark: 30% (30 marks out of 100).
• Actual Expected Cut-off: Because the PET selection usually calls candidates in a 1:5 or 1:10 ratio (depending on the specific year’s rule), scoring exactly 30% is rarely enough.
• Expected Safe Score (Written): To ensure a call for the physical test, candidates should aim for:
  • General/UR: 70 – 75
  • EWS/BC: 65 – 70
  • EBC: 62 – 66
  • SC/ST: 55 – 60

2. Final Merit List Cut-off (Based on PET)

The final selection for Bihar Havildar Clerk is typically based on the marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The PET is worth 100 marks, and competition is high.

Expected PET Cut-off Marks (Out of 100)

3. Factors Affecting the Cut-off

1. Low Vacancy Count: The 2026 recruitment is for only 64 posts, which means the competition per seat will be extremely high, likely driving the cut-off higher than previous larger drives.
2. No Negative Marking: Since there is no negative marking in the written exam, average scores tend to be higher.
3. Physical Performance: Since the final merit is based on physical marks, candidates who are “excellent” in running (completing 1.6km in under 5 mins for 50 marks) often secure the top ranks regardless of their written score.

Summary of PET Marks Distribution

If you want to clear the final cut-off, you should aim for these targets in the physical:

• Running (50 Marks): Aim for 40–50 marks (Male: < 5:20 min | Female: < 4:20 min).
• High Jump (25 Marks): Aim for 17–21 marks (Male: 4’4″ to 4’8″ | Female: 3’4″ to 3’8″).
• Gola Fek (25 Marks): Aim for 21–25 marks (Male: 19+ feet | Female: 15+ feet).