Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 18 (HBTV): The West Bengal government has increased the upper age limit for recruitment into various categories of state services.
The notification, issued by the Finance Department (Audit Branch), introduces amendments to the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age-limit) Rules, 1981.
According to the notification, 'the upper age-limit for recruitment to Group "A" posts shall be raised to 41 years.'
It further stated, 'Provided that where the existing upper age-limit for any such post or service exceeds 41 years, such higher upper age-limit shall continue unchanged.'
The order mandates that 'the upper age-limit for recruitment to Group "B" posts shall be raised to 44 years,' while the ceiling for both 'Group "C" posts and Group "D" posts shall be raised to 45 years.'
'Provided further that where recruitment to any post or service is made in accordance with the provisions of the West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment in State Statutory Bodies, Government Companies and Local Authorities Act, 1999, and the rules or notifications issued thereunder, otherwise than through the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, the upper age-limit for such recruitment shall be 45 years,' the order stated.
The order is deemed to have come into force with effect from May 11.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has taken a series of measures following its electoral victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
The BJP secured 206 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress won 80 seats and is leading in one constituency. (ANI)