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Hi, I have completed 3 years Diploma from government institutions after passing 12th. So, now am I eligible to apply for the entrance examination for the post of Block Development Officer? Is yes, then please share sample test paper with answers.

To become Block Development Officer (BDO), one is required to qualify PSC examination held by concerned state PSC.

Further, the minimum education required to apply for any state PSC is a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university.

So, having just completed your 3 year Diploma course, you are not eligible for appearing in any state PSC examination and therefore to become BDO as even full time diploma degree course after Class 12th is not equivalent to a graduation degree course.

BDO(Block Development Officer) examination is conducted by State Public Service Commission(SPSC).

The educational qualifications required for the BDO examination are mentioned below:-

1. Candidates must have completed their graduation degree in any discipline from any recognised college or, university.

2. Nationality:- Indian.

3. Age limit:- 21-30 years.

4. Age Relaxation:- 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Eligibility criteria for Block Development Officer exam:-

A) Bachelor degree passed in any stream from any recognised university.

B) Age is 21-30 years.

C) Age Relaxation is granted to OBC and SC/ST students is 3 years and 5 years.

D) Indian Citizenship.

You are not eligible for recruitment as BDO ( Block Development Officer ) as per the mentioned or present qualification.

To become B.D.O candidates have to appear and qualify in the PSC examination. The common eligibility to appear in PSC examination is that candidate must have passed bachelor degree from a recognised university.

The age limit varies with state. There is also relaxation in upper age limit for reserved category.

So, you have to pursue bachelor degree to become eligible to appear in the examination.