BPSC Age Limit 2026: Post-Wise Age Limit, Relaxation & Eligibility Criteria

Age Details

• Minimum Age (Post-wise): 20/21/22 years, depending on the post/service.
• Maximum Age (Upper Limit): 37 years for General Male, 40 years for General Female and OBC/BC, 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female).
• Age is calculated as on the notification cutoff date (usually 1st August of the exam year).

Eligibility Details

Nationality and Educational Qualification

• Nationality: Indian Citizen
• Educational Qualification: Graduation or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university. Final-year students may apply provisionally but must submit proof by the mains/interview stage.

Age Limit Overview

• General category: Upper age limit 37 years (Male) and 40 years (Female); minimum age varies by post (usually 20/21/22 years).
• OBC/BC: Upper age limit 40 years; minimum age 20/21/22 years.
• SC/ST: Upper age limit 42 years; minimum age 20/21/22 years.
• Age is calculated as on the notification cutoff date (typically 1st August of the exam year).

Physical Standards (where applicable)

• Physical standards are applicable for police and certain posts; details are post-specific.

Domicile and Reservation

• Bihar domicile with appropriate category certificates is required for reservation benefits.

Note: Always refer to the official BPSC notification for exact post-wise details and any updated relaxations.

Important Dates

• Updated: 11-04-2026 (time not specified). The exact notification release date and application window should be checked in the official notification. If the notification has not specified precise dates, this section remains to be filled with official dates once released.

Application Fees

• The post does not specify a universal application fee in this document. Please refer to the official notification for current fee details and exemptions by category.

Additional Instructions

• Upper age limits are category-wise and may be subject to exemptions for Ex-Servicemen, PwD, and Bihar Government employees as per the official notification.
• Always verify post-wise age limits and relaxation in the official BPSC notification.
• No limit on number of attempts is indicated for BPSC CCE, subject to age criteria and service regulations for government employees.