Bihar Police Home Guard Physical Test 2025: Standards, PST/PET & Scoring Criteria

The Bihar Home Department has released official notifications for 15,000 Home Guard vacancies spanning across 37 districts. Designed for 12th-pass candidates, the recruitment process requires aspirants to clear a mandatory physical test followed by medical screenings. To successfully navigate this stage, candidates must understand the rigorous Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) parameters.

For those tracking important updates regarding recruitment milestones, you can check the Bihar Home Guard Physical Exam Date Announced for 15,000 Vacancies – Click to Check. Additionally, make sure to review the Bihar Police Home Guard Admit Card 2025 Available – Click to Download before heading to your designated testing center. If you are also preparing for written evaluations, refer to the Bihar Home Guard Exam Syllabus 2025 – Click to Check, and for details on remuneration, review the Bihar Police Home Guard Salary 2025 - Click to Check.

Bihar Police Home Guard Physical Standard Test (PST) Parameters

The physical standards vary slightly depending on your district of residence. Review the checklist below to verify your category requirements:

• Male Height (except Purnia and Kosi division districts): 05 feet 04 inches (162.56 cm)
• Male Height (Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Saharsa, Supaul, and Madhepura districts): 05 feet 02 inches (157.5 cm)
• Female Height: 153 cms
• Male Chest (except Purnia and Kosi division districts): 79 cm (31 inches)
• Male Chest (Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Saharsa, Supaul, and Madhepura districts): 76 cm (30 inches)
• Female Chest: NA

Parametrs	Male	Male	Female
Region	(except Purnia and Kosi division districts)	(Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Saharsa, Supaul, and Madhepura districts)	153 cms
Height	05 feet 04 inches (162.56 cm)	05 feet 02 inches (157.5 cm)	153 cms
Chest	79 cm (31 inches)	76 cm (30 inches)	NA

Bihar Police Home Guard Race Requirements

The running event serves as a qualifying test and carries no marks. However, successfully completing this mandatory phase is required before proceeding to the PST.

• Male Race: 1600 meters completed within 6 minutes
• Female Race: 800 meters completed within 5 minutes

Category	Race
Male	1600 meters completed within 6 minutes
Female	800 meters completed within 5 minutes

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Scoring Criteria

The PET carries a total of 15 marks, broken down across three core events: high jump, long jump, and shot put throw. Each event is weighted at a maximum of 5 marks.

High Jump Scoring System

For Male Candidates	For Female Candidates	Marks
4 Feet	3 Feet	01
4 Feet to 3 Inch	4 Feet to 3 Inches	02
4 Feet to 6 Inch	4 Feet to 6 Inches	03
4 Feet to 9 Inch	4 Feet to 9 Inches	04
5 Feet	4 Feet	05

Long Jump Scoring System

For Male Candidates	For Female Candidates	Marks
12 Feet to 13 Feet	9 Feet to 10 Feet	01
13 Feet to 14 Feet	10 Feet to 11 Feet	02
14 Feet to 15 Feet	11 Feet to 12 Feet	03
15 Feet to 16 Feet	12 Feet to 13 Feet	04
More than 16 Feet	More than 13 Feet	05

Shot Put Throw Scoring System

For Male Candidates are required to meet minimums	For Female Candidates	Marks
16 Feet to 17 Feet	10 Feet to 11 Feet	01
17 Feet to 18 Feet	11 Feet to 12 Feet	02
18 Feet to 19 Feet	12 Feet to 13 Feet	03
19 Feet to 20 Feet	13 Feet to 14 Feet	04
More than 20 Feet	More than 14 Feet	05

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the time for male candidates to complete the 1.6 km?

Male candidates are required to complete the 1.6-kilometer run within 6 minutes to qualify for the subsequent medical examination.

What is the time limit for female candidates to complete the 800 meters in Bihar home guard physical efficiency test?

Female candidates must successfully complete the 800-meter run in 5 minutes or less to qualify.

What is the total marks for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)?

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) carries a total of 15 marks, distributed across long jump, high jump, and shot put throw events.

What are the core events included in the Bihar Police Home Guard PET?

The PET includes three core events: long jump, high jump, and shot put throw, each weighted at 5 marks.