What is the maximum age limit for State PSC exams like UPPSC and BPSC?

For UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh), the general maximum age is 40 years (45 for OBC/SC/ST). For BPSC (Bihar), it is 37 years for general males, 40 years for females and OBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.

What is the official age relaxation for OBC candidates in central government exams?

As per official DoPT guidelines, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive a 3-year age relaxation above the upper age limit across SSC, UPSC, IBPS, and Railway recruitments.

How is the age cutoff date determined for SSC CGL and UPSC CSE?

For exams notified in the first half of the year, the age cutoff date is typically 1st August of that exam year. Candidates must meet both minimum and maximum age criteria as on that exact reference date.

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Official Central & State PSC Exam Age Limits Matrix

Government recruitment bodies in India follow statutory age cutoff dates and category relaxations set by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and respective State Public Service Commissions.

1. State PSC & Central Exam Age Overview

Exam / Commission	Min Age	General Max Age	Reserved Category Max Age
UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh)	21 Yrs	40 Years	45 Years (OBC/SC/ST)
BPSC CCE (Bihar)	20–22 Yrs	37 Years (Male)	40 Yrs (Female/OBC), 42 Yrs (SC/ST)
MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh)	21 Yrs	40 Years	45 Years (OBC/SC/ST/Women)
RPSC RAS (Rajasthan)	21 Yrs	40 Years	45 Yrs (Male Reserved), 50 Yrs (Female)
MPSC (Maharashtra)	19 Yrs	38 Years	43 Years (OBC/SC/ST)
TSPSC & APPSC (Telangana / AP)	18–21 Yrs	44 Years	49 Years (BC/SC/ST)
SSC CGL & SSC JE	18 Yrs	30 / 32 Years	33 / 35 Yrs (OBC), 35 / 37 Yrs (SC/ST)
UPSC Civil Services (IAS)	21 Yrs	32 Years	35 Years (OBC), 37 Years (SC/ST)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age limit for BPSC CCE exam?

In BPSC, minimum age is 20, 21, or 22 years depending on the post. General males can apply up to 37 years. General females and OBC candidates can apply up to 40 years, and SC/ST candidates up to 42 years.

What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates in UPPSC and SSC?

In SSC and Central exams, OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation. In UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh), state OBC/SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation up to age 45.

What is the maximum age limit for TSPSC / APPSC?

The general upper age limit in Telangana (TSPSC) and Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) has been relaxed up to 44 years for general candidates and up to 49 years for BC/SC/ST candidates.