BPSC PCS Eligibility- Overview, Eligibility Criteria, Instructions

All BPSC jobs are well-paid and come with a number of perks. All BPSC-listed positions must pass three phases of selection: a preliminary examination, a mains examination, and an interview. As per the official statement from the Bihar Public Service Commission, the exam for the year 2021 would be held on December 12, 2021. Before enrolling for the BPSC exam, applicants must be fully informed of the BPSC PCS Eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the posts mentioned under BPSC, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized board or university & be between the ages of 18 and 37. The Bihar Public Service Commission is expected to declare more than 500 job openings in 2021.

BPSC Exam: Overview

Name of the Conducting Authority	Bihar Public Service Commission
Position	Multiple Posts
Number of positions	500
Category	Eligibility
Exam Date	12th December 2021
Admit card	Yet to be announced
Online application submission Start date	Yet to be announced
Online application submission End date	Yet to be announced
Mode of Exam	Online & Offline
Selection process	Prelims Mains Interview
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Website	bpsc.bih.nic.in

BPSC PCS Eligibility

While applying for any of the positions mentioned by BPSC, candidates should be completely informed of the prerequisites. The Eligibility Criteria of the BPSC officials are listed below for all categories, including General, other backward classes, persons with disabilities, Ex-Servicemen, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe and so on. Aspirants can check the BPSC exam eligibility criteria for 2021 to determine if they qualify for the job and then proceed with the application process.

The BPSC PCS Eligibility criteria for the BPSC vacancies can also be found in the official recruitment notification. Candidates who do not meet all of these requirements will not be considered for employment. Let’s take a look at the Bihar PCS Eligibility requirements for the year 2021.

1.    Age limit

2.   Educational qualification

3.    Nationality

4.    Age relaxation

5.    Experience.

BPSC Age limit

Based on the official notice, the age restriction for BPSC Officials is stated below. Unless you’re under the age limit listed below, you can register for the BPSC exam by filling the application form.

Candidates should be aware that the age limitations vary based on their category. Candidates should ensure they meet all of the prerequisites specified in the official notification before enrolling for the exam.

• The minimum age requirement for all candidates is 18 years, while the maximum age requirement is 37 years. 
• The minimum age limit for BPSC officials varies by service.

Minimum Age Limit	18 years
Maximum Age	37 years

Age Relaxation Category wise

The upper age limitations vary depending on the category. The following are the age restrictions in detail:

Male Category	Age Relaxation Limit
General	3 years
Scheduled Caste – SC	5 years
Scheduled Tribe – ST	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years

Female Category	Age Relaxation Limit
General	3 years
Scheduled Caste – SC	5 years
Scheduled Tribe – ST	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years

Age Relaxation Service-wise

The minimum age limit for BPSC officials varies by service as listed below:

Category	Minimum age
Rural Development Officer	21 years
Deputy Superintendent of Police	20 years
Probation Officer	21 years
Supply Inspector	21 years
Block Schedule Caste Welfare Officer	21 years
Block Schedule tribe Welfare Officer	21 years
Labour Enforcement Officer	21 years
All other posts	22 years

BPSC Nationality criteria

• To qualify for the BPSC positions, all applicants must be Indian citizens and they must produce the necessary documentation to verify their Indian citizenship.
• Candidates may also be permanent residents, and they must provide required government-issued documentation establishing their residency.

BPSC Educational Qualification

• The candidate must have graduated from a government-recognized university or college with a Bachelor’s degree or any other degree of similar status.
• Candidates applying for the BPSC positions must be fluent in Hindi as Hindi is a widely spoken language in Bihar.

Physical Standards Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Bihar Public Service Commission BPSC Vacancy 2021 must meet certain basic physical conditions that are listed below.

	Category	Height (Cm)	Chest (Cm)
Male Candidates	General	5 feet 5 inches	32 inches (Excluding expansion)
	OBC	5 feet 5 inches	32 inches (Excluding expansion)
	Schedule caste	5 feet 2 inches	31 inches (Excluding expansion)
	Schedule tribe	5 feet 2 inches	31 inches (Excluding expansion)

	Category	Height (Cm)	Chest (Cm)
Female Candidates	General	5 feet 2 inches	Not applicable
	OBC	5 feet 2 inches	Not applicable

BPSC Exam Instructions

• Applicants should also be informed that their application form will be rejected if they provide misleading information while registering.
• Before registering for the BPSC exam, applicants should carefully read the Exam Notification. Under no conditions will request for revisions to entries submitted via the online form be entertained.
• Applicants must fulfil all of the prerequisites. The application form will be rejected if it is revealed later in the process that an applicant does not meet all or some of the qualifying conditions.

Please keep in mind that meeting all of the necessary Bihar PCS Eligibility criteria is mandatory before applying for the post. If the board determines that the candidate does not meet the eligibility requirements, their application will be rejected.

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