One of the important eligibility criteria for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination 2026 is the Bihar Judicial Services age limit.
Candidates must be at least 22 years old to apply. The upper age limit is 35 years for General (Male) candidates. However, General (Female), EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) can apply up to 40 years. However, they must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.
The Bihar Civil Judge age limit is calculated as of 1 August 2025, using the candidate’s date of birth mentioned in official documents. Applicants should verify the applicable age limit, category-wise relaxation, and cut-off date before submitting the application form to avoid rejection during document verification.
Check out the table below for the latest details on the Bihar PCS J age limit:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Minimum Age | 22 Years |
| Maximum Age (General Male) | 35 Years |
| Maximum Age (Reserved Categories) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age (Unreserved Female) | 40 Years |
| Retirement Age | 60 Years |
| Age Calculation | As on 1 August 2025 |
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The age limit for the Judiciary exam in Bihar is 22 years. The maximum age for the General category is 35 years.
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 22 years |
| Maximum Age (General Category) | 35 years |
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The upper age limit for Bihar Judiciary varies from 35 years for General (Male) to 40 years for female and reserved category candidates.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General (Male) | 22 Years | 35 Years |
| General (Female) | 22 Years | 40 Years |
| EWS | 22 Years | 40 Years |
| BC | 22 Years | 40 Years |
| EBC | 22 Years | 40 Years |
| SC | 22 Years | 40 Years |
| ST | 22 Years | 40 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 22 Years | 40 Years |
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The Bihar Judicial Services age limit allows unreserved female candidates to apply up to age 40. The minimum age is fixed at 22 years.
| Particular | Details |
| Minimum Age | 22 Years |
| Maximum Age for Unreserved Female | 40 Years |
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The age limit for the Judiciary exam in Bihar is determined by the cut-off date specified in the official recruitment notification. For the 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination, candidates must fulfil the prescribed age criteria as of 1 August 2025.
| Particular | Details |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 August 2025 |
| Basis of Calculation | Date of Birth mentioned in official documents |
| Below the Minimum Age Limit | Not Eligible |
| Within the Prescribed Age Limit | Eligible |
| Above the Maximum Age Limit | Not Eligible (unless eligible for the applicable age relaxation) |
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