Age Limit for BPSC Exam Vacancy

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts various exams to recruit candidates for different vacancies in the state government departments. The age limit for each BPSC exam vacancy is determined by the commission and varies depending on the category of candidates. Here are the details regarding the age limit for BPSC exams:

General Category
- The minimum age limit for candidates belonging to the general category is 20 years.
- The maximum age limit is generally 37 years.
- However, there are certain relaxations provided for specific posts. For example, for the post of Assistant Professor in Medical Colleges, the maximum age limit is 45 years.

OBC (Other Backward Classes) Category
- Candidates belonging to the OBC category have a relaxation in the upper age limit.
- The maximum age limit for OBC candidates is generally 40 years.
- Similar to the general category, specific posts may have different age limits. For instance, the maximum age limit for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in the Minor Water Resources Department is 42 years for OBC candidates.

SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) Category
- SC/ST candidates have further relaxation in the upper age limit compared to other categories.
- The maximum age limit for SC/ST candidates is generally 42 years.
- However, there may be variations in age limits for different posts. For example, the maximum age limit for the post of District Art and Culture Officer is 45 years for SC/ST candidates.

Women Candidates
- Women candidates also have certain relaxations in the upper age limit for BPSC exams.
- The maximum age limit for women candidates is generally higher than the general category, OBC, and SC/ST candidates.
- In certain cases, the maximum age limit for women may be up to 40 years or more, depending on the specific post and category.

It is important for candidates to carefully check the official notification and advertisement of each BPSC exam to know the exact age limit and relaxation criteria for the vacancy they are interested in. The age limit mentioned above is subject to change and may vary for different exams and positions. It is advisable for candidates to regularly visit the official BPSC website or refer to reliable sources for the latest updates and notifications regarding age limits and other eligibility criteria for BPSC exam vacancies.