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WEST BENGAL RAISES UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR GOVT RECRUITMENT – GROUP A: 41 YRS, GROUP B: 44 YRS, GROUP C&D: 45 YRS
West Bengal Raises Upper Age Limit for Govt Recruitment
Finance Dept Notification No. 1707-F | Dated 16.05.2026
Notification No.
1707-F
Department
Finance (WB)
Amendment Of
WBS (Raising of Age-limit) Rules, 1981
Status
Effective
Group A
41 Years
Group B
44 Years
Group C & D
45 Years
Statutory Bodies
45 Years
Important Provisos
- Existing Limits: Where the existing upper age-limit for any post exceeds 41 years, such higher limit continues unchanged.
- Statutory Bodies: Recruitment via West Ben. Act XIV of 1999 (other than PSCWB) has a uniform upper age limit of 45 years.
- Effective Date: These rules are deemed to have come into force from 11th May, 2026.
Amendment Details
In exercise of the power conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor has made the following amendments in the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age-limit) Rules, 1981:
New Sub-Rule (1) of Rule 2:
- (a) The upper age-limit for recruitment to Group ‘A’ posts shall be raised to 41 years.
- (b) The upper age-limit for recruitment to Group ‘B’ posts shall be raised to 44 years.
- (c) The upper age-limit for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts and Group ‘D’ posts shall be raised to 45 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new age limit for Group A posts?
The upper age-limit for Group A posts has been raised to 41 years.
Does this apply to Statutory Bodies?
Yes. Recruitment made under the West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment in State Statutory Bodies, Government Companies and Local Authorities Act, 1999 (other than through PSCWB) has an upper age limit of 45 years.
When did this amendment come into force?
The notification is deemed to have come into force with effect from 11th May, 2026.
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