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The BPSC age limit 2026 for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination is calculated as of 1 August 2026. The minimum age is 20 to 22 years depending on the post, while the maximum age ranges from 37 to 42 years based on category and gender.
Candidates planning to apply for the Bihar Public Service Commission’s upcoming exam must first check the BPSC age limit 2026 before filling the application form. Age eligibility is one of the basic conditions set by BPSC, and candidates who do not meet the prescribed age criteria are not considered for selection.
Please note that the exam originally scheduled for 26 July 2026 has been postponed due to unavoidable reasons, and the new exam date will be announced separately by BPSC. Here, you will know the BPSC minimum age limit 2026, BPSC maximum age limit 2026, and the category-wise BPSC age relaxation 2026 as specified in the official notification.
The BPSC age criteria 2026 is calculated as of 1 August 2026. This means a candidate’s age on this specific date determines whether they meet the BPSC age eligibility 2026 for the 72nd CCE. The age limit is not fixed for all posts. It varies depending on the post applied for and the category of the candidate.
Before checking the detailed category-wise criteria, here is a quick overview of the BPSC age limit 2026 for candidates applying to the 72nd CCE.
| Particulars | Details |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Minimum Age Limit | 20 to 22 years (post-wise) |
| Maximum Age Limit – General (Male) | 37 years |
| Maximum Age Limit – General (Female) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age Limit – OBC (BC/EBC) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age Limit – SC/ST | 42 years |
| Age Relaxation for PwBD | Additional relaxation over category limit |
| Date of Birth Proof | Matriculation (Class 10) Certificate |
The BPSC minimum age limit 2026 is not the same for every post under the 72nd CCE. As per the official notification, the minimum age required is 20, 21, or 22 years, depending on the specific post, as given below.
|
Minimum Age |
Applicable Posts |
| 20 years | Deputy Superintendent of Police (Home Department – Police Branch) |
| 21 years | Probation Officer;
Assistant Planning Officer/Assistant Director (Yojana एवं Vikas Vibhag); Municipal Executive Officer; Rural Development Officer; Revenue Officer and equivalent; Block Panchayati Raj Officer; Cooperative Extension Officer; Labour Enforcement Officer; Supply Inspector; Block Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Officer; Child Development Project Officer; Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Female candidates only) |
| 22 years | Sub-Divisional Officer/Senior Deputy Collector;
State Tax Assistant Commissioner; Junior Election Officer; Junior Registrar/Joint Junior Registrar; Labour Superintendent; Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies); District Audit Officer (Cooperative Societies); Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub-Cadre); District Minority Welfare Officer; Block Minority Welfare Officer; Cane Officer; Financial Administrative Officer and equivalent |
Candidates should check the post-wise minimum age requirement given in the official notification for the specific post they intend to apply for.
The BPSC maximum age limit 2026 depends on the category and gender of the candidate. The upper age limit for different categories is explained below.
For candidates belonging to the General/Unreserved category, the BPSC age limit for male candidates is 37 years, while the BPSC age limit for female candidates under the General category is 40 years.
Candidates from the BC and EBC categories (commonly referred to as OBC) get an upper age limit of 40 years, applicable to both male and female candidates.
The BPSC age limit for SC ST candidates, both male and female, is set at 42 years.
Candidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category follow the same upper age limit as applicable to their gender under the General category, since EWS does not have a separate age relaxation slab of its own.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for additional age relaxation over and above the applicable upper age limit (up to 47 years) for their respective category, as per the rules of the Bihar Government.
Apart from category-based relaxation, BPSC age relaxation 2026 is also extended to certain other groups as per Bihar Government rules, including:
Candidates falling under these groups should refer to the official notification to confirm the exact number of relaxation years applicable to their specific case, as relaxation rules can vary based on service duration and category.
For verifying the BPSC date of birth criteria, the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation (Class 10) certificate is treated as final. Candidates must ensure that the date of birth entered in the online application form matches the one recorded in their Matriculation certificate to avoid rejection at a later stage.
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The BPSC age limit 2026 ranges from a minimum of 20–22 years (post-wise) to a maximum of 37–42 years, depending on category and gender.
The age is calculated as of 1 August 2026.
The upper age limit is 37 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates under the General category.
The upper age limit for SC ST candidates, both male and female, is 42 years.
No, EWS candidates follow the same age limit as applicable to their gender under the General category.
Yes, PwBD candidates receive additional age relaxation over the upper age limit applicable to their category, as per Bihar Government rules.
The date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation certificate is considered final for BPSC age verification.
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