Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts various recruitment exams to fill vacancies in the state government departments. One of the frequently asked questions by ex-servicemen is whether there is any relaxation in the age limit for them in BPSC exam vacancies. The answer to this question is yes, there is relaxation in the age limit for ex-servicemen in the BPSC exams. Below are the details of the age relaxation provided to ex-servicemen in BPSC exam vacancies.

Age Relaxation for Ex-servicemen:
Ex-servicemen are provided with age relaxation in the BPSC exams as per the rules and regulations set by the Bihar government. The age relaxation varies depending on the category of the ex-servicemen. Below are the details:

1. Unreserved Category:
For ex-servicemen belonging to the unreserved category, the maximum age limit is extended by a period equal to the number of years served in the defense forces plus three years. For example, if an ex-serviceman has served in the defense forces for 5 years, then the maximum age limit for them would be increased by 5+3=8 years.

2. Reserved Category:
For ex-servicemen belonging to the reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC, the maximum age limit is extended by a period equal to the number of years served in the defense forces plus five years. For example, if an ex-serviceman belonging to the SC category has served in the defense forces for 5 years, then the maximum age limit for them would be increased by 5+5=10 years.

Conditions for Age Relaxation:
- The age relaxation is applicable only to ex-servicemen who have served for a minimum period of six months in the defense forces.
- The ex-servicemen must have been discharged from the defense forces on or before the closing date of the BPSC exam application.
- The ex-servicemen claiming age relaxation must provide valid documents and certificates as proof of their service in the defense forces.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, ex-servicemen are provided with age relaxation in the BPSC exam vacancies. The age relaxation varies depending on the category of the ex-servicemen. It is important for ex-servicemen to fulfill the conditions for availing the age relaxation and provide the necessary documents as proof of their service. The exact details of age relaxation can be found in the official notification or advertisement released by BPSC for each recruitment exam.