SSC CGL Age Calculator (2026)

Combined Graduate Level ExaminationConducted by Staff Selection Commission

Check Eligibility

Enter your details to calculate exact age for SSC CGL.

Awaiting Details

Enter your date of birth and category to see if you are eligible for this exam.

Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for SSC CGL.

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / UR18 Yrs32 Yrs
OBC (NCL)18 Yrs35 Yrs
SC / ST18 Yrs37 Yrs
PwD18 Yrs42 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen18 Yrs37 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

10th/12th pass or a Bachelor's degree, depending on the specific post — check the exact post-wise qualification in the official notification.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationMax Age
General / UR32 Yrs
OBC (NCL)+3 Years35 Yrs
SC / ST+5 Years37 Yrs
PwD+10 Years42 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen+5 Years37 Yrs

Special / Additional Relaxations

  • PwD candidates typically receive the largest relaxation band shown above.
  • Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is usually capped at the years of service actually rendered, subject to the maximum shown.

Important Notes

  • This calculator follows Staff Selection Commission's general published age-limit pattern for SSC CGL.
  • Category-wise relaxation rules can be revised by the conducting body — always check the latest official notification.
  • Always verify the exact cutoff date and attempt limits in the current year's official notification.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Staff Selection Commission notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding SSC CGL age limits, cutoff date, and eligibility.

The General category range is 18 to 32 years as of the exam's cutoff date, with additional relaxation for reserved categories as shown in the table above.