Govt Exam Age Calculator & Eligibility Evaluator
Calculate candidate age precisely as on official cutoff dates (01 Aug 2026, 01 Jan 2026). Automatically applies statutory age relaxations for OBC (+3), SC/ST (+5), PwD (+10/+13/+15), and Ex-Servicemen across SSC, Railway, Banking, and UPSC notifications.
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Candidate Age & Category Evaluation Engine
Enter your Date of Birth and select the notification cutoff date to check eligibility.
Must match the date recorded in your matriculation (Class 10) marksheet.
Check the official exam notification paragraph: "Crucial date for determination of age".
• 01 August Rule: Applied when the notification is issued between 1st July and 31st December of the calendar year.
• 01 January Rule: Applied when the notification is issued between 1st January and 30th June.
• EWS Note: Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) receive economic reservation benefits but NO upper age relaxation under Central Government rules.
Exam Eligibility Evaluation Matrix
| Exam Name | General Age | Your Relaxed Limit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
SSC CGLSSC Post dependent (18-27, 20-30, 18-32 years) | 18 – 32 yrs | Up to 32 yrs | Eligible |
SSC CHSLSSC LDC, JSA, DEO (18 to 27 years) | 18 – 27 yrs | Up to 27 yrs | Eligible |
SSC MTS & HavaldarSSC 18-25 & 18-27 age brackets | 18 – 27 yrs | Up to 27 yrs | Eligible |
SSC GD ConstableSSC General duty in CAPFs / SSF / Assam Rifles | 18 – 23 yrs | Up to 23 yrs | Over-Age |
SSC CPO (SI in DP / CAPFs)SSC Sub-Inspector posts (Graduation required) | 20 – 25 yrs | Up to 25 yrs | Over-Age |
RRB NTPC (Undergraduate)Railway Level 2 & 3 Posts (incl. standard relaxations) | 18 – 33 yrs | Up to 33 yrs | Eligible |
RRB NTPC (Graduate)Railway Level 5 & 6 Posts (Station Master, Goods Train Mgr) | 18 – 36 yrs | Up to 36 yrs | Eligible |
RRB Group D (Level 1)Railway Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Assistant | 18 – 36 yrs | Up to 36 yrs | Eligible |
RRB ALP & TechnicianRailway Assistant Loco Pilot & Tech Grade 3 | 18 – 33 yrs | Up to 33 yrs | Eligible |
SBI PO / IBPS POBanking Probationary Officer in Public Sector Banks | 20 – 30 yrs | Up to 30 yrs | Eligible |
SBI Clerk / IBPS ClerkBanking Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) | 20 – 28 yrs | Up to 28 yrs | Eligible |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1Banking Assistant Manager in Regional Rural Banks | 18 – 30 yrs | Up to 30 yrs | Eligible |
IBPS RRB Office AssistantBanking Multipurpose Clerk in Gramin Banks | 18 – 28 yrs | Up to 28 yrs | Eligible |
RBI Grade B OfficerBanking Direct recruit officers (Gen / DEPR / DSIM) | 21 – 30 yrs | Up to 30 yrs | Eligible |
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS)UPSC Max 6 attempts for General, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC/ST | 21 – 32 yrs | Up to 32 yrs | Eligible |
NDA & NA ExamDefense Army, Navy, Air Force wings (12th passed/appearing) | 16.5 – 19.5 yrs | Up to 19.5 yrs | Over-Age |
CDS (Combined Defence Services)Defense IMA, INA, AFA (up to 24 yrs), OTA (up to 25 yrs) | 19 – 24 yrs | Up to 24 yrs | Over-Age |
AFCAT (Flying & Ground Duty)Defense Flying: 20-24 yrs, Ground Duty: 20-26 yrs | 20 – 26 yrs | Up to 26 yrs | Over-Age |
How Government Recruitment Boards Reckon Candidate Age
In Indian government examinations conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), and the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), candidate eligibility is never determined on your application submission date. Instead, every recruitment notification specifies a strict "Crucial Cutoff Date".
01 August Cutoff Rule
Applicable to all exams whose notification is published in the second half of the calendar year (between July 1st and December 31st). For instance, SSC CGL 2026, SSC CHSL 2026, and UPSC CSE 2026 typically fix 01-08-2026 as the crucial age date.
01 January Cutoff Rule
Applicable to recruitment notifications published in the first half of the year (January 1st to June 30th). For example, RRB ALP, RRB Technician, and early annual bank notifications reckon candidate age as on 01-01-2026.
Official Age Relaxation Rules by Category (DoPT Guidelines)
| Category | Statutory Age Relaxation | Eligibility Certificate Required |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) / EWS | No Relaxation (Prescribed Upper Limit) | EWS Income & Asset Certificate |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 Years | Central OBC Certificate issued within financial year |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | +5 Years | Permanent Central/State Caste Certificate |
| PwD (General / EWS) | +10 Years | Disability Certificate (Min 40% benchmark disability) |
| PwD (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | +13 Years | Disability Certificate + Central OBC NCL Certificate |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +15 Years | Disability Certificate + Central SC/ST Certificate |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service Period + 3 Years | Discharge Book / Armed Forces NOC |
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