SSC MTS Exam Age Calculator 2026

SSC MTS posts are typically 18–25 years and Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) 18–27 years as on the notification cutoff date, with the same category relaxations. Check which post you are applying for.

Refer to the official SSC MTS Exam notification by SSC for age 18–25 years as on 1 August 2026, with OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 years relaxation where applicable.

Yes. Graduates can apply for SSC MTS Exam if they meet age and qualification rules in the notification. There is usually no upper education cap that blocks graduates.

For SSC MTS Exam, the notified age band is 18–25 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 MTS 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 MTS Exam notification—always verify before applying.

Yes. For SSC MTS 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 MTS 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 (25 years for General, plus any relaxation). Use the calculator with your DOB and official cutoff date.

Generally, no. SSC MTS 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 MTS 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 MTS Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.