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, the Government of West Bengal has actually formally raised the upper age limitation for using to different federal government positions throughout the state.
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In a considerable relocation for task candidates, the Government of West Bengal has actually formally raised the upper age limitation for using to numerous federal government positions throughout the state. The notice, provided by the Finance Department’s Audit Branch of the West Bengal Government from Nabanna, Howrah, enters into impact from 11th May 2026.
According to the notice, the upper age limitations for recruitment to various groups of posts have actually been modified as follows:
Group ‘A’ posts: The upper age limitation has actually been increased to 41 years. Where the existing upper age limitation for any post or service currently surpasses 41 years, the greater age limitation will stay the same.
Group ‘B’ posts: The age limitation has actually been raised to 44 years.
Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts: Candidates can now use as much as the age of 45 years.
The alert even more clarifies that for recruitment under the West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment in State Statutory Bodies, Government Companies, and Local Authorities Act, 1999, and guidelines or notices provided under it (other than through the general public Service Commission, West Bengal), the optimum age limitation for candidates will be 45 years.
This choice is anticipated to benefit countless striving prospects who were formerly disqualified due to age limitations, supplying a larger chance to take part in state federal government recruitment procedures.