Age Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen in BPSC Exam

Ex-servicemen are individuals who have served in the armed forces and have been honorably discharged. They bring a wealth of experience and skills to various sectors, including the civil services. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recognizes the contribution of ex-servicemen and provides certain age relaxations for them in the BPSC exam. These relaxations are aimed at providing opportunities to ex-servicemen to pursue a career in the civil services.

Age Limit for General Category
For candidates belonging to the general category, the maximum age limit to apply for the BPSC exam is generally 37 years. However, ex-servicemen are eligible for age relaxations as per the rules set by the BPSC.

Age Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen
Ex-servicemen candidates can avail the following age relaxations in the BPSC exam:

1. Period of Service: The period of service in the armed forces is deducted from the actual age of the ex-servicemen. The maximum deduction allowed is 5 years.

2. Additional Relaxation: In addition to the deduction of the period of service, ex-servicemen are provided with an additional relaxation in the upper age limit. The maximum additional relaxation allowed is 3 years.

3. Total Age Relaxation: The total age relaxation for ex-servicemen cannot exceed 5 years. This means that even if the period of service is more than 5 years, the maximum age relaxation provided will be limited to 5 years.

Conditions for Availing Age Relaxations
To avail the age relaxations for ex-servicemen in the BPSC exam, candidates need to fulfill certain conditions:

1. The candidate must have served in the armed forces of the Union of India.

2. The candidate must have been honorably discharged or released from their previous service.

3. The candidate must not have already availed age relaxation in any other recruitment process conducted by the BPSC or any other state or central government organization.

Conclusion
The Bihar Public Service Commission recognizes the valuable skills and experience that ex-servicemen bring to the table. To provide them with opportunities in the civil services, the BPSC offers age relaxations in the BPSC exam. Ex-servicemen can avail deductions in the period of service and additional age relaxations, up to a maximum of 5 years. However, candidates must fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for these relaxations. By providing these age relaxations, the BPSC aims to encourage ex-servicemen to pursue a career in the civil services and contribute to the development of Bihar.