How it's calculated
The SSC CGL 2026 notice prints the exact range of dates of birth allowed for each age limit, as on 1 August 2026. The calculator checks your date of birth against that range for the post you choose. A category relaxation moves only the earliest allowed date of birth back by the relaxation; the lower age limit does not change.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Staff Selection Commission. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: born 10 January 1996, an 18–30 post
For 18–30 years, the notice allows dates of birth from 2 August 1996 to 1 August 2008. Born 10 January 1996, you are 30 years 6 months on 1 August 2026: over the limit without relaxation.
With OBC relaxation (3 years) the earliest allowed date becomes 2 August 1993, so the same candidate is eligible.
SSC CGL 2026 age limits and allowed dates of birth
| Age limit | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–27 years | 2 August 1999 | 1 August 2008 | Auditor (Offices under C&AG); Auditor (Offices under CGDA); Auditor (Other Ministry/ Departments); Accountant (Offices under C&AG); Accountant (Controller General of Accounts); Accountant / Junior Accountant (Other Ministry/ Departments); Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (Department of Posts); Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres); Senior Administrative Assistant (Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence); Tax Assistant (Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)); Tax Assistant (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)); Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance) |
| 20–30 years | 2 August 1996 | 1 August 2006 | Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service); Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of Railways); Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of External Affairs); Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ); Sub Inspector (Central Bureau of Investigation) |
| 18–30 years | 2 August 1996 | 1 August 2008 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) (Indian Audit & Accounts Department (C&AG)); Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) (Indian Audit & Accounts Department (C&AG)); Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) (Indian Audit & Accounts Department (C&AG)); Assistant Section Officer (Intelligence Bureau); Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology); Assistant / Assistant Section Officer (Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations); Inspector of Income Tax (Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)); Inspector (Central Excise) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)); Inspector (Preventive Officer) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)); Inspector (Examiner) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)); Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue); Inspector Posts (Department of Posts); Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance); Assistant / Assistant Section Officer (Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations); Executive Assistant (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)); Research Assistant (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)); Divisional Accountant (Offices under C&AG); Sub Inspector (National Investigation Agency (NIA)); Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer (Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)); Statistical Investigator Grade-II (Ministry of Home Affairs); Office Superintendent (Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)); Section Head (Director General of Foreign Trade) |
| 18–32 years | 2 August 1994 | 1 August 2008 | Junior Statistical Officer (Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation) |
Age relaxation by category
| Code | Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwBD | 10 years |
| 04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deducting military service |
| 08 | Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| 09 | Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| 10 | Central Govt. civilian employee, 3+ years' service | Up to 40 years of age (Group C posts only) |
| 11 | Central Govt. civilian employee, 3+ years' service (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years of age (Group C posts only) |
| 12 | Widow / divorced / judicially separated woman, not remarried | Up to 35 years of age (Group C posts only) |
| 13 | Widow / divorced / judicially separated woman, not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age (Group C posts only) |
- Codes 10 and 11 need at least 3 years' regular and continuous central government civilian service on the closing date.
- Sons, daughters and dependents of ex-servicemen do not get age relaxation.
- The Commission uses the date of birth in your application, which must match your Matriculation certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
It depends on the post: 18–27, 20–30, 18–30 or 18–32 years as on 1 August 2026. For example, for 18–27 years you must be born not earlier than 2 August 1999 and not later than 1 August 2008.
Which SSC CGL post has the highest age limit?
Junior Statistical Officer (Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation) has the highest limit, 18–32 years.
How much age relaxation do OBC and SC/ST candidates get?
OBC candidates get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years above the upper age limit. PwBD candidates get 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST).
How is age relaxation worked out for ex-servicemen?
Ex-servicemen get 3 years after deducting their military service from their actual age as on 1 August 2026. Enter your first and last day of service and the calculator deducts that period.
Can central government employees apply above the age limit?
For Group C posts only, central government civilian employees with at least 3 years’ regular and continuous service on the closing date can apply up to 40 years of age (45 for SC/ST).
Which date of birth counts?
The date of birth you enter in the application, which must match your Matriculation / Secondary certificate. The Commission does not accept later requests to change it.
Sources
- SSC Notice: Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1, published 21-05-2026), para 5, Staff Selection Commission (SSC)