BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Age, Qualification, Nationality, Physical Fitness

BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Age, Qualification, Nationality, Physical Fitness

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 02 Jun 2025, 04:44 PM IST
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BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025: The Bihar Commission specified the BPSC 2025 eligibility criteria in the official notification, which is released at bpsc.bihar.nic.in. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the BPSC Civil Services 2025 exam every year. The BPSC CSE is conducted in the state of Bihar to recruit candidates for various gazetted posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jailer, Block Development Officer (BDO) etc in various state government departments. In this article on eligibility criteria of BPSC 2025, we share information on who can apply for the exam, the age limit and the academic qualification required.

BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Age, Qualification, Nationality, Physical Fitness
BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025: Highlights

  • The academic qualification required to apply for BPSC is graduation.

  • The minimum age limit for candidates to apply is 20 (Deputy Superintendent of Police), 21 (Probation Officer).

  • The upper age limit is 37 years. There is an upper age limit for candidates who belong to reserved categories.

  • There is no restriction on the number of attempts for BPSC as long as candidates fulfil the age limit criteria.

  • For government employees who are in continuous service for at least three years, the number of attempts is 3, while the relaxation in the upper age limit is 5 years.

  • The upper age limit for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) is 10 years.

  • Ex-servicemen not above 53 years of age, can avail of BPSC age relaxation of three years.

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The BPSC eligibility criteria 2025 comprises the following factors -

  • Nationality

  • Age Limit

  • Educational Qualification

  • Physical Fitness

BPSC Upper Age Limit

Category

BPSC Upper Age Limit

General Category – Male

37 years

General Category – Female

40 years

BC/OBC (Male, Female)

40 years

SC/ST (Male, Female)

42 years

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BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 Age Limit for Different Services and Categories

Post/Service Name

Minimum Age

Deputy Superintendent of Police

20 years

District Commander

20 years

Prison & Correctional Services Inspector

22 years

State Tax Assistant Commissioner, Commerce (Tax Department Under Election Officer)

22 years

Department Under Election Officer (Election Department Planning Officer)

22 years

Planning Officer/District Planning Officer (Gazetted), Labour Resources Department

22 years

Officer, Sugarcane Industries Department

22 years

Probation Officer

21 years

Rural Development Officer

21 years

Labour Enforcement Officer

21 years

Block SC/ST Welfare Officer

21 years

Supply Inspector

21 years

State Transport Officer

21 years

Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department

21 years

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BPSC Physical Requirements 2025

Bihar Police Service

Minimum Height

  • General Category (Male) – 5 feet 5 inches

  • Women candidates – 5 feet 2 inches

  • SC/ST – 5 feet 3 inches


Chest

  • General category (Male) – 32 inches

  • SC/ST (Male) – 31 inches

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BPSC Application Form 2025

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the BPSC 2025 application form online on June 2, 2025 on the official website. Candidates meeting the BPSC Civil Services 2025 eligibility criteria can fill out the application form till June 30, 2025. The BPSC selection process has three stages - prelims, mains and interviews. Applicants who qualify in all stages will be recruited into the different services in the state of Bihar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I become a Bpsc?
A:

BPSC is not a post but an exam conducting authority. Anyone who meets the minimum BPSC 2025 eligibility criteria can apply for any exam that is held by BPSC and post qualifying it, they will be designated to the post.

Q: Can final year student apply for Bpsc?
A:

Yes, final year students can apply for BPSC. 

Q: What is the syllabus for BPSC 2025 Exam?
A:

The overall syllabus consists of questions from General Studies, History, Political Science, Current Affairs, General Awareness with special reference to the state of Bihar etc.

Q: Can I take the BPSC exam in Hindi medium?
A:

Yes, candidates can take the exam in Hindi medium as well.

Q: Which is the highest post in Bpsc?
A:

The Deputy Superintendent of Police and Sub District Magistrate are some of the highest posts in BPSC. However, every post that falls under the BPSC CCE is best in terms of power, salary, benefits etc.

Q: Who can apply for Bihar PCS?
A:

Anyone who meets the BPSC minimum eligibility criteria can apply for the CCE exam.

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