The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for recruiting candidates for various civil services and government positions in Bihar. It conducts competitive examinations for administrative, police, and other services to ensure efficient governance in the state.
The BPSC primarily organizes the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), often referred to as the BPSC Exam, which consists of:
1. Preliminary Exam (Objective Type).
2. Mains Exam (Descriptive Type).
3. Interview/Personality Test.
BPSC Age Limit for Various Exams
The age limit depends on the exam and the category of the candidate. Below are the age criteria for the most common BPSC exams:
BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
1. General Category (Male):
• Minimum Age: 20, 21, or 22 years (depending on the post).
• Maximum Age: 37 years.
2. General Category (Female):
• Maximum Age: 40 years.
3. Backward Classes (BC) & Economically Weaker Sections (EWS):
• Male: Maximum Age: 40 years.
• Female: Maximum Age: 40 years.
4. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST):
• Maximum Age: 42 years (both male and female).
5. Persons with Disabilities (PwD):
• Maximum Age: 47 years.
BPSC School Teacher Exam (TRE)
• General Category: 21 to 37 years.
• OBC/EWS: 21 to 40 years.
• SC/ST: 21 to 42 years.
• Female (General/OBC/SC/ST): Upper Age Limit: 40 years.
BPSC Assistant (Preliminary Exam)
• General Category: 21 to 37 years.
• OBC/EWS: 21 to 40 years.
• SC/ST: 21 to 42 years.
BPSC Assistant Professor Exam
• Maximum Age: 45 years for General Category.
• Relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories.
Age Calculation for BPSC Exams
The cutoff date for calculating age is usually August 1 of the year of notification. For example:
• For BPSC 70th Exam, the age is calculated as of August 1, 2024.
Always refer to the specific notification for any additional rules or changes in the criteria.
BPSC Age Limit Department/Post Name Wise
| Department/Post Name | Minimum Age Limit | Maximummum Age Limit |
| Sub-Divisional Officer/Deputy Collector | 22 Years | 37 Years |
| Jail Superintendent | 22 Years | 37 Years |
| Under Registrar/Joint Under Registrar | 22 Years | 37 Years |
| Additional District Transport Officer | 21 Years | 35 Years |
| Municipal Executive Officer | 22 Years | 37 Years |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer | 21 Years | 37 Years |
| Child Development Officer | 22 Years | 37 Years |
