BPSC CCE Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category
The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (2026) sets the age limit at 20–37 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 August 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 40 years, SC/ST candidates 42 years, and PwD candidates 47 years upper limit.
Category-Wise Age Limits
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 20 years | 37 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 20 years | 40 years | +3 yrs |
| SC / ST | 20 years | 42 years | +5 yrs |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 20 years | 47 years | +10 yrs |
BPSC CCE Age Limit by Category (2026)
BPSC Age Limit 2026 for General Category
BPSC CCE 2026: General category male candidates aged 20–37 years qualify; General female candidates get up to 40 years as on 1 August 2026. BPSC has no attempt limit — you can appear unlimited times within your age window.
BPSC Age Limit for OBC 2026
OBC (Bihar domicile) candidates get 3 years relaxation for BPSC 2026. Maximum age: 40 years as on 1 August 2026. There is no attempt limit for OBC in BPSC CCE.
BPSC Age Limit for SC/ST 2026
SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation for BPSC CCE 2026. Maximum age: 42 years as on 1 August 2026. PwD candidates may get up to 47 years.
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)
💡 Enter your DOB to check if YOU are eligible for BPSC CCE 2026
Check Your Eligibility →Detailed Age Limit Information
📋 Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age (General): 37 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 August 2026
- Conducting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission
🎯 Attempts Limit
- General: No limit
- OBC: No limit
- SC/ST: No limit
Age Relaxation Rules
Standard Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
Important Notes
- • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
- • Minimum age remains same for all categories
- • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
- • Always verify with official notification
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.
Q: What is the BPSC age limit for general category?
A: BPSC CCE 2026: General male 20-37 years, General female up to 40 years as on 1st August 2026. No attempt limit for any category.
Q: What is the BPSC attempt limit for general?
A: There is no attempt limit for BPSC CCE for General, OBC, SC/ST or any category. You can appear unlimited times within the upper age limit.
Q: What is the BPSC attempt limit for OBC?
A: BPSC has no attempt limit for OBC candidates. OBC upper age is 40 years as on 1st August 2026 — you can take the exam unlimited times within that window.
Q: What is the age limit for BPSC?
A: BPSC age limit 2026: General male 37 yrs, female 40 yrs, OBC 40 yrs, SC/ST 42 yrs as on 1st August 2026.
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