How it's calculated
The SSC GD 2026 notice prints the exact range of dates of birth allowed as on 1 January 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 January 2002
For 18–23 years, dates of birth from 2 January 2003 to 1 January 2008 are allowed. Born 2 January 2002, you are 23 years 11 months on 1 January 2026: over the limit without relaxation.
With SC / ST relaxation (5 years) the earliest allowed date becomes 2 January 1998, so the same candidate is eligible.
SSC GD 2026 age limits and allowed dates of birth
| Age limit | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–23 years | 2 January 2003 | 1 January 2008 | Constable (GD) / Rifleman (GD) |
Age relaxation by category
| Code | Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| 4 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (UR / EWS) | 5 years |
| 5 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (OBC) | 8 years |
| 6 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (SC / ST) | 10 years |
Para 5: 18-23 years as on 01-01-2026, born not before 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008. Para 5.1 codes 1-6.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC GD 2026?
18–23 years as on 1 January 2026. For 18–23 years, you must be born not earlier than 2 January 2003 and not later than 1 January 2008.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
SC / ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service; Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (UR / EWS): 5 years; Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (OBC): 8 years; Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (SC / ST): 10 years. See the full table 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.
Is the SSC GD age limit counted on 1 January?
Yes. For the 2026 exam the age is reckoned on 1 January 2026, unlike CGL and CHSL, which use 1 August.
Is this the latest SSC GD notice?
Yes, as of our last check. The 2026 notice was published on 1 December 2025 and applications closed on 31 December 2025. This page will be updated when the next notice is published.