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    From the WBCS 2023 Notification:

    • Minimum Age (for all groups A, B, C & D): 21 years (as on 1st January of the examination year).
    • Maximum Age:
      • Group A & C: 36 years
      • Group B (Police Service): 36 years
      • Group D: 39 years
    • Age Relaxation:
      • SC/ST of West Bengal: up to 5 years
      • OBC (West Bengal): up to 3 years
      • PwD candidates: up to 45 years
      • SC/ST/OBC from other states: treated as General, no relaxation

    👉 In short: General candidates must be 21–36 years (39 for Group D). Relaxations apply for reserved categories as per state rules .

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