Security Guard Services Cost Per Month in Bihar (2026 Pricing Guide)

Security guard services cost in Bihar typically starts at ₹17,000 to ₹25,000 per month for one unarmed guard on an 8-hour shift, and rises to ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 for an armed guard. If you are a business owner, housing society or homeowner trying to budget for security, this guide shows what you should expect to pay in 2026, what is inside that price, and how to spot a quote that is too good to be true.

Prices below are market estimates for clients hiring through a licensed security guard company. These estimates are based on published rates and Bihar’s minimum wage notification effective 1 April 2026. Always obtain written quotations tailored to your specific site and security requirements.

Key Takeaways

• Unarmed guard (8-hour shift) in Bihar: about ₹17,000 – ₹25,000 per month. Residential sites sit at the lower end; offices, shops and warehouses at the higher end.
• Armed guard: expect roughly ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 more than an unarmed guard, so about ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month in Bihar.
• Personal security guard (bodyguard): from about ₹30,000 to ₹80,000 or more per month, depending on training, weapons and hours.
• Shift length matters most: 12-hour shifts add roughly 40 – 50%, and 24/7 coverage costs 2 – 3 times a single shift.
• The legal floor is rising: Bihar’s minimum wage for 2026 – 27 is ₹436 to ₹672 per day depending on skill level, and PF, ESI, bonus, service charge and GST are added on top.

Table of Contents

1. Security Guard Services Cost in Bihar at a Glance
2. What Is Included in the Monthly Price ?
3. Armed Guard Cost in Bihar ?
4. Personal Security Guard Cost
5. 5 Factors That Change Your Price
6. 24/7 Guard Coverage: What It Really Costs
7. How to Get a Fair Quote
8. Conclusion
9. Frequently Asked Questions

Security Guard Services Cost in Bihar at a Glance

Here is the typical monthly cost per guard when hired through a licensed security company. These are all-in quotes for an 8-hour shift. Ask every agency whether GST is included.

In Patna, prices range from ₹17,000 – ₹25,000 per month for guard services. Smaller districts such as Gaya, Muzaffarpur or Bettiah often quote slightly lower than Patna, while remote sites can cost more because of travel and accommodation.

What Is Included in the Monthly Price

Many clients are surprised that the guard’s salary is only part of the bill. Here is how a quote is built.

The Minimum Wage Sets the Floor

Bihar revised its minimum wages from 1 April 2026. For private security agencies, the daily rates are:

An agency cannot legally pay its guards less than this, so no honest quote can go below it.

Statutory Costs, Service Charge and GST

On top of wages, the agency must pay employer PF (about 13% including admin charges), ESI (3.25%) and a minimum bonus (8.33%). It then adds a service charge for supervision, uniform, training and profit, and charges 18% GST.

Worked Example: One Semi-Skilled Guard

The service charge is assumed at 10% here. Agencies commonly charge somewhere between 8% and 12%.

This lines up with the ₹17,000 – ₹25,000 market range. A skilled guard or supervisor on ₹551 per day works out to roughly ₹23,000 on the same method.

Armed Guard Cost in Bihar

If you are comparing armed guard cost with unarmed guards, the gap is usually ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per month. Armed guards need licensing, firearm training and more experience, often from an ex-servicemen background.

Cost of Armed Security vs Unarmed Security

In Bihar, armed guards are usually experienced, often ex-servicemen, and typically paid at the skilled minimum wage of ₹551 per day. After PF, ESI, bonus, service charge and GST, that alone works out to about ₹23,000 per month. On top comes a premium of roughly ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 over an unarmed guard (a national benchmark) for licensing and firearm training. Unarmed guards are quoted at ₹17,000–₹25,000, and Bihar-specific armed rates are rarely published, so treat this as an estimate: a realistic budget is ₹25,000–₹35,000 per month per armed guard.

When Do You Actually Need an Armed Guard?

Armed cover makes sense for banks and ATMs, jewellery shops, cash-handling businesses, fuel stations and high-value warehouses. 

For homes, schools and ordinary offices, a well-trained unarmed guard with a good alarm and CCTV setup is usually enough and costs far less. Whenever armed guards are deployed, ask the agency to show the valid arms licence and deployment paperwork.

Personal Security Guard Cost

Personal security guard cost is higher because the guard travels with you, needs close-protection training and is often on call for long hours. One national provider puts personal security officers and bodyguards at up to ₹80,000 per month, and ex-servicemen or certified guards at up to ₹35,000.

A practical budget for Bihar:

• Daytime personal guard, unarmed: ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 per month
• Experienced or ex-servicemen guard, armed: ₹45,000 – ₹80,000+ per month
• Round-the-clock protection: you need a rotating team, so multiply the single-guard rate by two or three

Vehicle, fuel and accommodation for travel outside Bihar are normally billed separately.

5 Factors That Change Your Price

1. Shift Length

An 8-hour shift is the standard. Moving to 12 hours adds about 40 – 50% because of overtime and rotation.

2. Experience and Training

Freshers cost less. Experienced, certified or ex-servicemen guards cost more, but they handle incidents better and need less supervision.

3. Site Type and Risk

Residential societies are cheaper than commercial sites, banks or industrial zones. Higher risk means more training, more checking and a higher rate.

4. Contract Length

Long-term contracts of 12 months or more can bring discounts of around 15% with some agencies. Short or flexible contracts cost more per month.

5. Extras and Equipment

CCTV monitoring, alarm response or crowd control can add ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 per month. Uniforms, radios and tools can add ₹1,000 – ₹3,000. Ask whether these are included.

24/7 Guard Coverage: What It Really Costs

One guard cannot cover a post around the clock. Three 8-hour shifts are needed, plus a relief guard for weekly offs. That is why 24/7 coverage costs 2 to 3 times a single shift, or roughly ₹55,000 – ₹75,000 per unarmed post in Bihar. Armed 24/7 posts cost more.

How to Get a Fair Quote

1. Ask for a written breakup: wages, PF/ESI, bonus, service charge and GST should each be shown separately.
2. Check the licence: confirm the agency holds a valid PSARA licence and ask for police verification of guards.
3. Compare like with like: same shift hours, same number of weekly offs, same guard type.
4. Ask about replacements: how fast will a guard be replaced if absent?
5. Read the contract: look at notice period, cancellation terms and what happens if a guard is changed.
6. Be wary of rock-bottom quotes: if the monthly rate is far below ₹15,000 – ₹16,000 per guard, the agency is likely skipping wages or statutory dues.

Conclusion

For most clients, security guard services cost between ₹17,000 and ₹25,000 per guard per month, with armed guards at ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 and personal protection from ₹30,000 upward. The final number depends on shift length, guard type and the extras you choose, but the legal wage floor means a price that looks too low usually is.

The smartest next step is to define your site, hours and guard type, then request written quotes with a clear breakup from two or three licensed agencies. Compare them line by line, not just by the final figure.

Frequently Asked Questions