SSC age limit at a glance
- SSC GD (Constable / Rifleman): 18 to 23 years on 1 January of the exam year.
- SSC CGL: depends on the post, from 18–27 to 18–32 years on 1 August.
- Relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years; for CGL also PwBD 10 years (13 OBC, 15 SC/ST); for GD also 5, 8 or 10 years for children and dependents of 1984 riot victims. Ex-servicemen get 3 years after deducting military service.
Age limit and dates of birth
SSC GD 2027 Expected, not yet notified
Not notified yet. Shown with the GD 2026 rules and a 1 January 2027 crucial date, following the usual pattern.
| Category | Age on 1 Jan 2027 | Born between |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to under 23 | 2 Jan 2004 – 1 Jan 2009 |
| OBC | 18 to under 26 | 2 Jan 2001 – 1 Jan 2009 |
| SC / ST | 18 to under 28 | 2 Jan 1999 – 1 Jan 2009 |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (UR / EWS) | 18 to under 28 | 2 Jan 1999 – 1 Jan 2009 |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC) | 18 to under 31 | 2 Jan 1996 – 1 Jan 2009 |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC / ST) | 18 to under 33 | 2 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 2009 |
SSC CGL 2027 Expected, not yet notified
Not notified yet. Shown with the CGL 2026 rules and a 1 August 2027 crucial date, following the usual pattern.
| Post group | Age on 1 Aug 2027 (General) | Born between (General) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–27 years (e.g. Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant) | 18 to under 27 | 2 Aug 2000 – 1 Aug 2009 |
| 18–30 years (e.g. Inspector of Income Tax, Central Excise, Examiner, AEO) | 18 to under 30 | 2 Aug 1997 – 1 Aug 2009 |
| 18–32 years (Junior Statistical Officer) | 18 to under 32 | 2 Aug 1995 – 1 Aug 2009 |
| 20–30 years (e.g. Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector CBI) | 20 to under 30 | 2 Aug 1997 – 1 Aug 2007 |
Upper age relaxation: OBC +3, SC / ST +5, PwBD (General / EWS) +10, PwBD (OBC) +13, PwBD (SC / ST) +15 years.
SSC GD 2026 Official
SSC notice for Constable (GD) Examination 2026, 1 December 2025
| Category | Age on 1 Jan 2026 | Born between |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to under 23 | 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008 |
| OBC | 18 to under 26 | 2 Jan 2000 – 1 Jan 2008 |
| SC / ST | 18 to under 28 | 2 Jan 1998 – 1 Jan 2008 |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (UR / EWS) | 18 to under 28 | 2 Jan 1998 – 1 Jan 2008 |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC) | 18 to under 31 | 2 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 2008 |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC / ST) | 18 to under 33 | 2 Jan 1993 – 1 Jan 2008 |
SSC CGL 2026 Official
SSC CGL Examination 2026 notice, May 2026 (applications closed 22 June 2026)
| Post group | Age on 1 Aug 2026 (General) | Born between (General) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–27 years (e.g. Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant) | 18 to under 27 | 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008 |
| 18–30 years (e.g. Inspector of Income Tax, Central Excise, Examiner, AEO) | 18 to under 30 | 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008 |
| 18–32 years (Junior Statistical Officer) | 18 to under 32 | 2 Aug 1994 – 1 Aug 2008 |
| 20–30 years (e.g. Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector CBI) | 20 to under 30 | 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2006 |
Upper age relaxation: OBC +3, SC / ST +5, PwBD (General / EWS) +10, PwBD (OBC) +13, PwBD (SC / ST) +15 years.
Other relaxations in the CGL notice
The CGL notice also allows Central Government civilian employees with three years of continuous service up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST) for some posts, and widows or divorced women not remarried up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) for some posts. These depend on the post, so check the notice’s post-wise table.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about this calculator and how to understand its results.
What is the age limit for SSC GD 2027?
If the 2026 rules continue, 18 to 23 years on 1 January 2027 for General candidates, which means born between 2 January 2004 and 1 January 2009. OBC candidates get 3 extra years and SC/ST candidates 5. The GD 2027 notice had not been published when this page was last checked.
What was the crucial date for SSC GD 2026?
1 January 2026. General candidates had to be born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008.
Which SSC CGL posts have the 18–27 age limit?
Mostly Group C posts such as Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant. Inspector posts are usually 18–30, Assistant Section Officer 20–30 and Junior Statistical Officer 18–32. Each post’s limit is listed in the notice.
How does the ex-servicemen relaxation work?
Ex-servicemen get 3 years after deducting their military service from their actual age, so the result depends on your service length. Work it out with the notice; it isn’t included in the calculator.
Does SSC count age on the exam date?
No. Age is counted on the crucial date in the notice: 1 January for GD and 1 August for CGL in recent years.
Sources
- Staff Selection Commission: notice for Constable (GD) Examination 2026, 1 December 2025 (crucial date 1 January 2026).
- Staff Selection Commission: Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 notice, May 2026 (crucial date 1 August 2026).