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

Updated on January 8, 2019 136 Comments

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.

Further Reading:

  • Raising of Upper Age Limit for Entry into Govt. Service
  • Upper Age Limit for Appointment in Colleges and Universities
  • Upper Age Limit for Assistant Professors and Librarians
  • West Bengal Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2012

Filed Under: Finance Tagged With: Recruitment

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  1. prabir696 says

    August 13, 2019 at 7:28 am

    dear sir i am a central gov civilian employee with 31 years age,what is the maximum age reluxation for me in west bengal si?

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  2. falguni says

    January 19, 2017 at 11:58 am

    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.

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  3. Suvodeep Roy says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:02 am

    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

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  4. deepsv02@gmail.com says

    April 2, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Hi,

    I am 35 years old, completed my Bcom in 2000. Please suggest what govertment jobs I can apply.

    Thanks and regards,
    Deepa

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  5. sandeep juzz says

    October 25, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Hi sir….I m sandeep…. Meri age 35 h.mene 1998me BA pass ki h….m ab konsi government job kar sakti hu..plz help me

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  6. manish says

    October 25, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    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.

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    • sudhir_singh_verma says

      July 11, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      hi
      you can contact me at my email id : sudhir_singh_verma@rediffmail.com

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  7. AMIT BANERJEE says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    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.

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  8. rajendra singh says

    October 19, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    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

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  9. Chetan Dalsania says

    October 16, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    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.

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  10. sanjana says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    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.

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  11. Deepak Jain says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I am 33 years old and b.com from Gujarat university and lives in delhi right now I needed a govt job what I will do pls suggest me

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  12. archana says

    October 7, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Respected sir/madam i am archana B.Com & Diploma in commercial and computer practice, caste SC(MALA) i need govt jobs

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  13. pankaj saxena says

    October 4, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    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.

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  14. raju naidu says

    October 3, 2014 at 10:44 am

    sir, I’m 10th passed and I’m 39 years old now tell me sir what kind of job for me.

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  15. sudharsini says

    September 30, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    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…..

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  16. Shalini says

    September 29, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    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.

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    • Mayank Singh Nain says

      October 4, 2014 at 2:57 am

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

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  17. Vaibhav says

    September 27, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    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).

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  18. PRANABESH KANTHAL says

    September 25, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    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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  19. asha says

    September 24, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Sir/mam. I have done my 10 th. Frm mysore.now i have applied 12 th in sciece. At mumbai.my age 30. Tell me what to do?

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  20. shikha says

    September 23, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Sir I m 35yr. old can I aply In RRB for post of SE,JE where max. age limit 35yr. I was complete 3 yr. engg. diploma. can i get age relaxation.

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    • Mayank Singh Nain says

      October 4, 2014 at 2:59 am

      Age relaxation is applicable only in departmental services or SC/ST/OBC cases only.

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  21. Nirmal Nishad says

    September 23, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I M AROUND 35 YEARS , I NEED ANY GOVT. JOB IN POST GRAPHIC DESIGN WEB DESIGN

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