BPSC Age Calculator (2026)

Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination • Conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission

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Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for BPSC.

Category	Min Age	Max Age
General / UR	21 Yrs	32 Yrs
OBC (NCL)	21 Yrs	35 Yrs
SC / ST	21 Yrs	37 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen	21 Yrs	37 Yrs
PwD	21 Yrs	42 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Some posts (Engineering/Law/Medical) may require relevant professional degrees.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Max Age	Attempts
General / UR	—	32 Yrs	No fixed limit
OBC (NCL)	+3 Years	35 Yrs	No fixed limit
SC / ST	+5 Years	37 Yrs	No fixed limit
Ex-Servicemen	+5 Years	37 Yrs	No fixed limit
PwD	+10 Years	42 Yrs	No fixed limit

General / UR: Standard General upper age: 32 years. Age as of January 1st of the exam year.

Special / Additional Relaxations

State government employees: additional age relaxation as per state rules (typically up to 5 years).
State domicile requirement applies for most State PSC exams — verify nationality/domicile criteria.
Widows, divorced women, and legally separated women may get additional relaxation as per state notification.

Important Notes

Age is typically calculated as of January 1st of the exam year (verify the exact cutoff date in the official notification).
Educational qualification, age limits, and relaxations can vary by post and state notification cycle.
No fixed attempt limit for most State PSC exams — candidates may apply every year within the age limit.
Always verify the latest official State PSC notification before applying.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Bihar Public Service Commission notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding BPSC age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

For most BPSC state service notifications, the General category age range is 21 to 32 years. Reserved categories usually get upper age relaxation, but exact post-wise limits can differ across recruitment cycles.

Yes. BPSC notifications generally provide age relaxation for OBC, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, and in some cases government employees or special state categories. Always confirm the relaxation table in the official advertisement.

Not always. While combined state civil service examinations often use a common age range, some technical, police, forest, or subordinate-service posts may use different minimum or maximum ages.

Most State PSC exams do not impose a fixed attempt cap. You can usually apply as long as you satisfy the age, education, and category conditions mentioned in the notification.

Typical State PSC recruitments include Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer, Commercial Tax Officer, Tehsildar, Labour Officer, and other state administrative or allied service posts. The exact list varies by state and year.

Use this calculator for a quick eligibility estimate, but always verify the latest Bihar Public Service Commission notification before applying because post-wise age rules and cutoffs can change.