Updated for 2026 Notification(Last verified: 4 February 2026)

BPSC CCE Age Calculator 2026

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Quick Reference: BPSC CCE Age Limits

Category-Wise Age Limits (as on 1 August 2026)

CategoryMin AgeMax AgeRelaxation
General / Unreserved20 years37 years-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)20 years40 years+3 yrs
SC / ST20 years42 years+5 yrs
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)20 years47 years+10 yrs

Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for BPSC CCE 2026

To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 August 2026).

General / EWS (Unreserved) 20-37 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 August 1989 to 1 August 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 20-40 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 August 1986 to 1 August 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 20-42 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 August 1984 to 1 August 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

PwD Category (10 Year Relaxation) 20-47 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 August 1979 to 1 August 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

📋 Age Relaxation Information

Standard Relaxations:

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • PwD: 10 years

Important Points:

  • • Age calculated as on 1 August 2026
  • • Minimum age: 20 years for all categories
  • • Relaxation on upper age limit only
  • • Verify with official notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the age limit for BPSC 2026?

A: The BPSC CCE 2026 age limit is 20-37 years for General category male candidates and 20-40 years for General category female candidates, calculated as on 1st August 2026.

Q: What is the BPSC age limit for OBC candidates?

A: OBC candidates (Bihar domicile) get 3 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 40 years for BPSC 2026.

Q: What is the BPSC age limit for SC/ST candidates?

A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 42 years for BPSC CCE 2026.

Q: What is the BPSC age limit for general female candidates?

A: General category female candidates get 3 years extra relaxation in BPSC, making their upper age limit 40 years (vs 37 for General male). OBC/SC/ST female candidates follow their respective category limits.

Q: What is the BPSC CCE attempt limit?

A: There is no attempt limit for BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). Candidates of all categories (General, OBC, SC/ST) can appear unlimited times till the upper age limit.

Q: How many attempts in BPSC for OBC?

A: There is no limit on attempts for OBC or any category in BPSC. You can take the BPSC CCE unlimited times as long as you are within the upper age limit of 40 years for OBC.

Q: What is the BPSC age count date 2026?

A: The BPSC 2026 age count date is 1st August 2026 (01-08-2026). Your age as on this date determines your eligibility.

Q: On which date is age calculated for BPSC?

A: Age for BPSC is calculated as on 1st August of the examination year (01-08-2026 for BPSC 2026).

Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in BPSC?

A: PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 47 years for BPSC 2026.

Q: What is the minimum age for BPSC?

A: The minimum age for BPSC varies by post — typically 20, 21, or 22 years as on 1st August 2026. The most common minimum is 20 years.

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Last updated: 2026-02-04