The West Bengal government on Saturday has raised the upper age limit for recruitment to government jobs across several categories, according to a notification amending the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age-limit) Rules, 1981. The changes have been made by the Governor under the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India. The revised rules have come into effect from May 11, 2026.
The Government of West Bengal has increased the upper age limit for applying to government jobs.
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2026
(a) The upper age limit for recruitment to Group 'A' posts shall be raised to 41 years:
Provided that where the existing upper age limit for any such post or service exceeds 41… pic.twitter.com/MtaUzPX3OV
Under the amendment, the upper age limit for recruitment to Group A posts has been increased to 41 years. However, if the existing upper age limit for any Group A post or service is already above 41 years, that higher limit will remain unchanged.
For Group B posts, the upper age limit has been raised to 44 years. For Group C and Group D posts, applicants will now be eligible up to the age of 45 years.
The notification further states, "Provided further that where recruitment to any post or service is made in accordance with the provisions of the West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment in State Statutory Bodies, Government Companies and Local Authorities Act, 1999 (West Ben. Act XIV of 1999), and the rules or notifications issued thereunder, otherwise than through the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, the upper age-limit for such recruitment shall be 45 years."
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