Government jobs in Bihar
Eligibility, age limits and category relaxation for Bihar government recruitment, from the BPSC civil services exam to police constable and staff-selection posts. Students from Bihar can also apply for 48 central government exams.
Before you apply
Reservation and age relaxation apply only to Bihar residents.
Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS usually apply only to Bihar residents.
Bihar government exams
BPSC
BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–37 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +3, SC/ST +5, women +3, PwBD +10
Upper age: 37 general men, 40 general women and BC/EBC, 42 SC/ST.
Official website: bpsc.bihar.gov.inCSBC Bihar
Bihar Police Constable
- Qualification
- Class 12
- Age (General)
- 18–25 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +2, SC/ST +5, women +3
BSSC
BSSC Inter Level (Class 12 posts)
- Qualification
- Class 12
- Age (General)
- 18–37 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +3, SC/ST +5, women +3, PwBD +10
BSSC
BSSC Graduate Level (CGL)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–37 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +3, SC/ST +5, women +3, PwBD +10
State education department
Bihar STET / BPSC TRE
- Qualification
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed
- Age (General)
- No upper age limit for the test
Eligibility test for state government teacher jobs. Recruitment exams after it have their own age limits.
Official website: bsebstet.org
Central government jobs for Bihar students
Central exams are open to candidates from every state, with the same age relaxation everywhere. See the full lists by qualification:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for BPSC?
For the BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE), the age limit for General candidates is 21 to 37 years. Reserved categories get extra years (OBC +3, SC/ST +5, women +3, PwBD +10). You need a bachelor's degree in any subject. Upper age: 37 general men, 40 general women and BC/EBC, 42 SC/ST.
What qualification do I need for Bihar Police Constable?
Class 12 pass, with an age limit of 18 to 25 years for General candidates. Physical standards and a running test also apply.
Can candidates from other states apply for Bihar government jobs?
Usually yes for General posts. Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS normally apply only to Bihar residents; candidates from other states are treated as General. Reservation and age relaxation apply only to Bihar residents.
Which exam do I need for a government teacher job in Bihar?
Bihar STET / BPSC TRE for state government schools (D.El.Ed for primary classes, graduation with B.Ed for upper primary), or CTET for central schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas.
Other states
Rules checked against the latest notifications in October 2026. Exam bodies change age limits and cut-off dates each cycle, so always confirm in the official notification before you apply.