SSC CGL Exam Age Calculator 2026

Yes. SSC CGL Exam has post-wise age bands in the official notification (commonly 18–27, 20–30, 18–30, and up to 32 years for certain posts). This calculator uses 18–32 years as the default band—verify your specific post in the notification.

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years upper-age relaxation for SSC CGL Exam, so the effective maximum is typically 35 years instead of 32 years for General, as on the cutoff date.

For SSC CGL Exam, the notified age band is 18–32 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official SSC notification.

For SSC CGL Exam, the notified age band is 18–32 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official SSC notification.

Age for SSC CGL Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notification—not on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.

The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on …" date for each cycle is in the official SSC CGL Exam notification—always verify before applying.

Yes. For SSC CGL Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.

PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for SSC CGL Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.

Eligibility depends on exact age in years, months, and days on the cutoff date. You must not have crossed the maximum (32 years for General, plus any relaxation). Use the calculator with your DOB and official cutoff date.

Generally, no. SSC CGL Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff date—even one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.

Most SSC recruitments including SSC CGL Exam have no fixed attempt cap—you can apply each year until you cross the maximum eligible age (with relaxation if applicable). Banking exams like IBPS PO also have no attempt limit within age. SBI PO limits attempts (e.g. 4 for General, 7 for OBC).

Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for SSC CGL Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.