How it's calculated
The SSC CHSL 2026 notice prints the exact range of dates of birth allowed as on 1 August 2026. The calculator checks your date of birth against that range. A category relaxation moves only the earliest allowed date of birth; 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 2 August 1998
For 18–27 years, dates of birth from 2 August 1999 to 1 August 2008 are allowed. Born 2 August 1998, you are 27 years 11 months on 1 August 2026: over the limit without relaxation.
With SC / ST relaxation (5 years) the earliest allowed date becomes 2 August 1994, so the same candidate is eligible.
SSC CHSL 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 | Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant; Data Entry Operator (Level 4 posts); Data Entry Operator (Level 5 posts); Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' |
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) |
Para 5.1: 18-27 years, born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008. Para 5.2 relaxation codes 01-13 (same values as CGL 2026). Codes 10/11 need 3 years' regular and continuous service on the closing date (07-10-2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
18–27 years as on 1 August 2026. For 18–27 years, you must be born not earlier than 2 August 1999 and not later than 1 August 2008.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
SC / ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years; Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deducting military service. The notice lists 12 relaxation categories in all; the full table is on this page.
Which date of birth counts?
The date of birth in your application, which must match your Matriculation / Secondary certificate. Later requests to change it are not accepted.
Does relaxation change the minimum age?
No. Relaxation only raises the upper age limit. Everyone must meet the minimum age on the cut-off date.
Can central government employees apply above 27?
Yes, all CHSL posts are Group C. Central government civilian employees with at least 3 years’ regular and continuous service on the closing date (7 October 2026) can apply up to 40 years of age (45 for SC/ST).
Sources
- SSC Notice: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1, published 07-09-2026), para 5, Staff Selection Commission (SSC)