“Provide age relaxation of up to 5 years and ensure opportunities for candidates who suffered due to repeated paper leaks and exam cancellations since 2015.”
📋 Detailed Tracking History
Under powers given by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of West Bengal has amended the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age-limit) Rules, 1981 (originally published under Notification No. 10317-F in December 1981).
This official notification, published by the Finance Department via Notification No. 1707-F(P2), raises the upper age limit by 5 years for direct recruitment to state government services and posts. The revised age limits are now set at 41 years for Group A, 44 years for Group B, and 45 years for Groups C & D, with retroactive effect from May 11, 2026.
Cabinet approved 5-year upper age limit extension for all state government job applicants on May 11, 2026 (Day 1). This was a pre-election promise referenced by Home Minister Amit Shah. Anandabazar confirms this applied to all government jobs, not just school posts.
Official notification from recruitment boards pending — cabinet decision recorded, no gazette yet.
📁 Official Notices & Gazette Documents
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