BCS Eligibility — Educational Qualification, Age and Number of Attempts

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To apply for BCS you must be a citizen of Bangladesh; the educational qualification is usually a 4-year bachelor's degree or a master's. The maximum age is 32 years and a candidate can sit for BCS at most 3 times (according to the 2024 decision).

Main Conditions

Citizen of Bangladesh
4-year bachelor's (honors) degree, or a master's after a bachelor's
For professional/technical cadres, a post-related degree (for example MBBS/BDS for the Health cadre, a relevant engineering degree for engineering cadres)
Age: 21–32 years (as of the date stated in the circular)
Maximum 3 attempts

The rules, mark distribution and dates of BCS are final as stated in each circular and BPSC notice — always check at bpsc.gov.bd.

Official source

FAQ

How many times can one sit for BCS?

At most three times, according to the October 2024 decision of the Advisory Council.

Can I sit for BCS after a 3-year pass course?

Yes, if you have a master's after a 3-year bachelor's; usually not with only a 3-year bachelor's.

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