{"id":224092,"date":"2025-08-11T14:53:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T09:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=224092"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T06:40:44","slug":"bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"BSSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025 Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\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: #999;color:#999\" 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: #999;color:#999\" 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 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#BSSC_CGL_Eligibility_Criteria_2025\" >BSSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#What_is_the_BSSC_CGL_Eligibility_2025\" >What is the BSSC CGL Eligibility 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#BSSC_CGL_Eligibility_Overview\" >BSSC CGL Eligibility Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#BSSC_CGL_Age_Limit_2025_As_on_01_August_2025\" >BSSC CGL Age Limit 2025 (As on 01 August 2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#BSSC_CGL_Educational_Qualification_2025\" >BSSC CGL Educational Qualification 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#BSSC_CGL_Nationality_Criteria\" >BSSC CGL Nationality Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#BSSC_CGL_Reservation_Criteria\" >BSSC CGL Reservation Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSSC_CGL_Eligibility_Criteria_2025\"><\/span>BSSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has set certain eligibility rules for the 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (CGL) 2025. These criteria include age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, and applicable relaxations for reserved categories. Candidates must meet all conditions to be eligible for the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_BSSC_CGL_Eligibility_2025\"><\/span>What is the BSSC CGL Eligibility 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To appear for the BSSC CGL 2025 exam, candidates must fulfill the following basic eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: Candidates must be Indian citizens.<\/li><li><strong>Age Limit<\/strong>: Applicants must be between 21 and 37 years of age as of 01 August 2025. (Upper age relaxation applies for certain categories.)<\/li><li><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong>: Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognized university or institution is mandatory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSSC_CGL_Eligibility_Overview\"><\/span>BSSC CGL Eligibility Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for BSSC CGL 2025 must meet the required eligibility criteria in terms of age, educational qualification, and nationality. Check the complete details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Qualification<\/td><td>Graduation in any stream from a recognized university\/institution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)<\/td><td>21 to 37 years (upper age relaxations applicable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nationality<\/td><td>Must be an Indian citizen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reserved Categories<\/td><td>Relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Women, and Ex-servicemen candidates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSSC_CGL_Age_Limit_2025_As_on_01_August_2025\"><\/span>BSSC CGL Age Limit 2025 (As on 01 August 2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum age limit for BSSC CGL 2025 is 21 years. However, the maximum age limit varies by category. Here&#8217;s the detailed breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Age<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UR (Male)<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>37 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UR (Female) \/ BC \/ EBC (Male &amp; Female)<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>40 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC \/ ST (Male &amp; Female)<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>42 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>+10 Years extra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen \/ Government Employees<\/td><td>21 Years<\/td><td>As per Bihar Govt rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Age will be calculated based on the candidate\u2019s date of birth as of 01 August 2025. Proof of age must be provided through a valid government-issued document (e.g., 10th certificate or Aadhaar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSSC_CGL_Educational_Qualification_2025\"><\/span>BSSC CGL Educational Qualification 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the BSSC CGL exam, candidates must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in any discipline. Here are the qualification details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Qualification Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Education<\/td><td>Graduate Degree from a recognized university<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Year Students<\/td><td>Not eligible unless the degree is completed by the closing date (19 Sep 2025)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Document Requirement<\/td><td>Valid degree certificate or provisional certificate during document verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Education<\/td><td>Distance or regular mode accepted if recognized by UGC\/AICTE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSSC_CGL_Nationality_Criteria\"><\/span>BSSC CGL Nationality Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for BSSC CGL 2025, a candidate must meet the following nationality conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must be a citizen of India.<\/li><li>Candidates with refugee or migrant status are not eligible unless granted Indian citizenship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contan-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upcoming Govt Exams list 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSSC_CGL_Reservation_Criteria\"><\/span>BSSC CGL Reservation Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BSSC CGL exam provides relaxation in upper age limit and reservation in seats for the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Caste-Based Reservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bihar government provides caste-based reservation benefits to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EBC categories. Valid category certificates are mandatory to claim reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reservation &amp; Relaxation Provided<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>Age relaxation of 5 years; reservation in posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BC\/EBC<\/td><td>Age relaxation of 3 years; applicable reservation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Women Candidates<\/td><td>Relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. PwBD Reservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible for reservation under PwBD quota. Types of accepted disabilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visual Impairment (VI)<\/li><li>Hearing Impairment (HI)<\/li><li>Locomotor Disability (LD)<\/li><li>Intellectual Disability (ID)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> A valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority must be produced during document verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754669892350\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the minimum educational qualification for BSSC CGL 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754669976011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the age limit for BSSC CGL 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The age limit is 21 to 37 years for general male candidates as of 01 August 2025.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754669993203\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Is there age relaxation for female candidates in BSSC CGL 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, female candidates from UR, BC, and EBC categories get a 3-year age relaxation (up to 40 years).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754670000548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Who is eligible under the Ex-servicemen quota in BSSC CGL 2025?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Ex-servicemen will get age relaxation as per Bihar Government rules.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754670015459\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What is the nationality requirement for BSSC CGL 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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