{"id":2435,"date":"2025-09-28T17:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T11:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2435"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:56:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:26:58","slug":"bpsc-age-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"BPSC Age Limit 2025: Minimum and Maximum Age Criteria Explained Category-Wise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Age_Limit_2025_Overview\" >BPSC Age Limit 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Minimum_Age_Limit_2025\" >BPSC Minimum Age Limit 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Maximum_Age_Limit\" >BPSC Maximum Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Age_Limit_Category_Wise\" >BPSC Age Limit Category Wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Age_Relaxation_2025_%E2%80%93_Category-Wise\" >BPSC Age Relaxation 2025 \u2013 Category-Wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#Special_Notes_on_Age_Limit_for_BPSC_2025\" >Special Notes on Age Limit for BPSC 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#Why_is_the_Age_Limit_Important_in_BPSC\" >Why is the Age Limit Important in BPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_2025_Other_Eligibility_Factors_Along_with_Age\" >BPSC 2025: Other Eligibility Factors Along with Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Age_Limit_Trends_%E2%80%93_Previous_Years\" >BPSC Age Limit Trends \u2013 Previous Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/bpsc-age-limit\/#BPSC_Age_Limit_FAQs\" >BPSC Age Limit FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducts the <\/span><b>Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every year to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative positions in Bihar. Before applying, aspirants must ensure they fulfill the <\/span><b>eligibility conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, among which the <\/span><b>age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>BPSC Age Limit 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is defined differently for various categories, with relaxations available for candidates belonging to reserved groups, women, and special categories. This article provides a detailed explanation of <\/span><b>minimum and maximum age criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>category-wise relaxations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and important points aspirants must know before filling out the BPSC application form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Age_Limit_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>BPSC Age Limit 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The age criteria for the BPSC exam are calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification. For the <\/span><b>71st BPSC CCE 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>age limit is calculated as on 01 August 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Candidates must ensure they fall within the permissible limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 years (for certain posts), otherwise 21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maximum Age (General)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years (male), 40 years (female)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, women, and special categories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1792&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Mains Answer Writing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Minimum_Age_Limit_2025\"><\/span><b>BPSC Minimum Age Limit 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC minimum age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to apply for the Combined Competitive Examination is <\/span><b>20 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>21 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>22 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the post applied for.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Post\/Service Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Superintendent of Police<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District Commander<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prison &amp; Correctional Services Inspector<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Tax Assistant Commissioner, Commerce (Tax Department Under Election Officer)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department Under Election Officer (Election Department Planning Officer)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning Officer\/District Planning Officer (Gazetted), Labour Resources Department<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officer, Sugarcane Industries Department<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probation Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural Development Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour Enforcement Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block SC\/ST Welfare Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply Inspector<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Transport Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officer, Urban Development &amp; Housing Department<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Maximum_Age_Limit\"><\/span><b>BPSC Maximum Age Limit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC maximum age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where things get more specific. It depends on your category and gender. In general, the maximum age for unreserved male candidates is <\/span><b>37 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but relaxation is provided to others based on government norms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=816&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare for UPSC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Age_Limit_Category_Wise\"><\/span><b>BPSC Age Limit Category Wise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the <\/span><b>BPSC age limit category wise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you determine your eligibility. The limits below are based on the most recent patterns and are expected to apply for 2025 as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>BPSC Age Limit for General Category<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For male candidates under the unreserved or General category:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 37 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the standard range with no relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>BPSC Age Limit for OBC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates, including BC (Backward Classes):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC candidates enjoy a <\/span><b>3-year age relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beyond the general category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>BPSC Age Limit for SC ST<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 42 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group gets the <\/span><b>highest age relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making them eligible until the age of 42.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1809&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Mains Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>BPSC Age Limit for Female Candidates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BPSC age limit for female<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> candidates (both General and Reserved) is more lenient:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies to all women, regardless of caste, except for SC\/ST women who follow the ST\/SC criteria and can apply up to 42 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (Male)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC (Male\/Female)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST (Male\/Female)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General (Female)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This table provides a quick overview of the BPSC age limit for different groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1803&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPSC Mains Exam Pattern<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Age_Relaxation_2025_%E2%80%93_Category-Wise\"><\/span><b>BPSC Age Relaxation 2025 \u2013 Category-Wise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BPSC provides <\/span><b>age relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reserved categories as per the Bihar Government rules. Below is the detailed category-wise age relaxation:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age Limit (Male)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age Limit (Female)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General (UR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBC (Other Backward Classes)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>EBC (Extremely Backward Classes)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC (Scheduled Caste)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>ST (Scheduled Tribe)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>PWD (Persons with Disabilities)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ex-Servicemen<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 years (provided at least 3 years of service)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Notes_on_Age_Limit_for_BPSC_2025\"><\/span><b>Special Notes on Age Limit for BPSC 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the Special Notes On Age Limit for BPSC 2025:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cut-off Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Age will be calculated as of <\/span><b>01 August 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple Attempts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates can attempt the exam multiple times within the permissible age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Government Employees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those already working in Bihar Government jobs may get additional relaxations as per service rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Widows and Divorced Women:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eligible for relaxation under certain conditions mentioned in the official notification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Persons with Disabilities (PWD):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A special relaxation of up to <\/span><b>10 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Age_Limit_Important_in_BPSC\"><\/span><b>Why is the Age Limit Important in BPSC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility Check:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates failing to meet the age limit criteria are disqualified even if they qualify in the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Career Planning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Knowing the exact age relaxation helps aspirants plan their attempt strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fair Competition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Age relaxations ensure inclusivity and equal opportunity across different social categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_2025_Other_Eligibility_Factors_Along_with_Age\"><\/span><b>BPSC 2025: Other Eligibility Factors Along with Age<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the age limit, candidates must also fulfill other eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Qualification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nationality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The candidate must be an Indian citizen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Standards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For posts like DSP and District Commandant, candidates must meet physical measurement requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" 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relaxations have been emphasized to encourage wider participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Male<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Female<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SC\/ST<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>OBC\/EBC<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2376&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>BPSC Mains Admit Card<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for BPSC Mains 2024-25? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/state-pcs\/bihar-pcs\/qep-bpsc-mains-batch-202425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s BPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>BPSC Age Limit 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a decisive role in determining candidate eligibility for the exam. With the minimum age starting from <\/span><b>20 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for certain posts and relaxations extending up to <\/span><b>47\u201360 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for special categories, the rules ensure inclusivity and fair representation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants must carefully check their <b>category-wise age eligibility<\/b> before applying to avoid disqualification. Alongside the age criteria, fulfilling educational and physical standards is equally essential. With proper planning, aspirants within the age limit can maximize their chances of success in the <b>71st BPSC CCE 2025<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPSC_Age_Limit_FAQs\"><\/span><b>BPSC Age Limit FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2437 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2437{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2437 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2437{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2437.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2437.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2437.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2437.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: 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class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24370\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24370\" aria-controls=\"collapse24370\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the BPSC age limit for 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse24370\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2437\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24370\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC age limit for 2025 ranges from 20 to 22 years (minimum) and 37 to 42 years (maximum), depending on the post and category.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24371\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24371\" aria-controls=\"collapse24371\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the BPSC age limit for general category candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24371\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2437\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24371\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For General category male candidates, the minimum age is 22 years and the maximum age is 37 years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24372\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24372\" aria-controls=\"collapse24372\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the BPSC age limit for ST and SC candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24372\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2437\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24372\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SC and ST candidates have a minimum age of 22 years and a maximum age limit of 42 years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24373\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24373\" aria-controls=\"collapse24373\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the BPSC age limit for OBC candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24373\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2437\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24373\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BPSC age limit for OBC candidates is 22 to 40 years, with a 3-year relaxation over the General category.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24374\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24374\" aria-controls=\"collapse24374\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the BPSC age limit for female candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24374\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2437\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24374\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Female candidates from any category 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