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West Bengal BJP raises upper age limit for state government jobs
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The BJP-led West Bengal government raised the upper age limit for state government jobs, setting new limits at 41 years for Group A, 44 for Group B, and 45 for Groups C and D.
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West Bengal BJP raises upper age limit for state government jobs
The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, raised the upper age limit for state government job recruitment on May 18, 2026. For Group A posts, the limit is now 41 years, while Group B posts have a 44-year cap. Groups C and D now allow applicants up to 45 years. The government clarified that where higher age limits are prescribed by law, those will prevail. The move is intended to broaden access to government employment amid persistent youth unemployment concerns in the state.
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