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Upper Age Limit for Entry into Govt. Jobs – 40 years

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Update: Raising of Upper Age Limit for Entry into Govt. Service

In the year 2006, the Government had raised the upper age limit for entry into Govt. service from 32 to 37 years with a validity of 5 years. Now the Government again raised the limit to 40 years for entry into Govt service in Group C and D only. The minimum age is unchanged i.e.18 years. The age relaxation for the SC/ ST candidates fixed at 45 years and that for OBC/ PH candidates at 43 years. Here is the published G.O.:

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. 11653-F(P), dated 30.12.2011

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the power conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased hereby to make the following amendments in the West Bengal Services(Raising of Age limit) Rules, 1981, published with this Department notification No. 10317-F dated the 31st December, 1981, as subsequently amended (herein after referred to as the said rules:-

Amendments

In the said rules, –

(1) in sub-rule (2) of rule 1 for the words, figures and letters “the 31st December, 2011, substitute the words, figures and letters, “the 31st December, 2016”;

(2) Where the upper age-limit for recruitment to any post or service is fixed at less than 32 years, such upper age-limit shall be raised to 32 years:

Provided that upper age-limit for the direct recruitment to all Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts shall be 40 years:

Provided further that where recruitment to any post or service is made in accordance with the West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment in State Government Establishments and Establishments under Public Undertakings, Statutory Bodies, Government Companies and Local Authorities Act, 1999 (West Ben. Act, XIV of 1999) and rules or notifications issued thereunder and not through the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, the upper age-limit shall be raised to 40 years”.

2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 1st January, 2012.

By order of the Governor,

Sd/- C.M. Bachhawat
Principal Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal,
Finance Department.

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  1. If 32 upper age limit for group c post.so why wbsedcl & wbsetcl give the upper age limit is 27 for requitment (SAE & JE)? Where gujrat transmission co ltd give 30 year upper age limit(fot ur candidate) in there notification.

  2. I want to get the order G.O.No. 626-TET(Poly)/5P-1/2010 dated 05-10-2010 from Department of Technical Education & Training, Polytechnic Branch, Govt. of W.B.. How can I get it. From where I can see the orders from Department of Technical Education & Training, Polytechnic Branch, Govt. of W.B

  5. i have a good knowledge of warehouse (22 years) in pharma industry & my age is 44 completed (OBC). Can i take jobs in govt sector like central warehousing corporation.
    please advise.

  6. Respected sir/madam,
    I am ( PWD Person – Walking with one stick)37 years old , I NEED ANY GOVT. JOB IN POST LDC,/ Office Assistant ,TYPIEST, KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER I am completed B.S.C & typing English, Knowledge of Computer , Tally, Internet , & Ple.Sent to Email government Job My age perfect.

  7. Sir my name is rajendra singh
    Am from gwalior (m.p.)
    I was greaguate llb
    And am prectecing at advocate in gwalior highcourt science year 2000
    And i have heandel criminal civil conjumer metromoneal type cases

    Please if u get to me the knowledge the job of government sector

    I want to the work in government sector

    Thenks

  8. Respected sir/madam, I am 33 years old , I NEED ANY GOVT. JOB IN POST LDC, TYPIEST, KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER I am completed T.Y. B. A. With English & typing English, & Gujarati & Knowledge of Computer , Tally, Internet , Ple.Sent to Email government Job My age perfect.

  9. Respected sir/madam, I am 43 years old , I NEED ANY GOVT. JOB IN POST LDC, TYPIEST, KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER I am completed T.Y. B. A. & typing English, Marathi & Hindi & Knowledge of Computer , Tally, Internet , Ple.Sent to Email government Job My age perfect.

  12. Hi
    I am 34 yerars old. I am looking for a job in govt. sector. I am MA ( Public Add ) and have sound good knowledge of computer. Pl. let me know where or which types of govt. job I can apply.

  14. Hi, I am 40 now…and i am looking out for a job at the managerial level. I am an M.B.A holder with a B.Com Degree… and have 6.5 yrs of work experience in the Banking Sector…..

  15. Hi
    I am 35 yerars old. I am looking for a job in govt. sector. I am MCA and have sound knowledge of computer. Pl. let me know where or which types of govt. job I can apply.

    • @ Shalini, You shud try for PCS services and u’ll get lot of opportunities but not sure if ur technical qualification wud be required :-)

  16. I am 35 year old. I am working with MNC for last Seven years in different field please suggest me gov job options for me and criteria for the same. I am totaly confused about my career please reply Asap. I am commerce graduate and have completed MBA in Finance (Correspondence).

  17. Respected Sir,
    I am 27 years old what kind of job are available up to 40 years.

    Please give me details as early as possible.

    Thanking You,

    Pranabesh Kanthal
    Diamond Harbour
    South 24 PGS S
    Pin – 743504

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