SSC CGL Age Limit 2026 — Post-Wise Requirements & Category
SSC CGL 2026 Overview
The SSC CGL Age Limit is a crucial eligibility criterion that varies by post. Many candidates are confused about whether they qualify because SSC CGL recruits for multiple posts with different age brackets. This page provides a comprehensive, post-wise breakdown of age limits along with category-wise relaxation details to help you determine your exact eligibility.
SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit — Post-Wise Breakdown
The age limit for SSC CGL 2026 is calculated as on 1st January 2026. Different posts have different upper age limits:
- 18–27 years: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
- 20–30 years: Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC), Auditor (C&AG/CGDA), Sub-Inspector (CBI), Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
- 18–30 years: Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner)
- 20–30 years: Assistant Section Officer (CSS), Statistical Investigator Grade-II
- 18–32 years: Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer
Category-Wise Age Relaxation
The Government of India provides age relaxation for reserved categories as per established norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation on the upper age limit
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
- PwBD (General): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered (minimum 6 months)
- J&K Domicile (1980–1989): 5 years
- Defence Personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (General), 6 years (OBC), 8 years (SC/ST)
How to Calculate Your SSC CGL Age Eligibility
To determine if you are eligible, calculate your age as on 1st January 2026:
- Note your date of birth from your 10th class certificate (this is the official DOB used by SSC)
- Calculate your age on 1 January 2026
- Check whether your age falls within the required range for your desired post
- If you belong to a reserved category, add the applicable relaxation to the upper age limit
For example, if you are a General category candidate born on 15 March 1996, your age on 1 January 2026 is 29 years 9 months. You would be eligible for posts with a 30-year upper limit (Inspector, ASO) but NOT for posts with a 27-year limit (LDC, DEO).
Use our Age Calculator for Government Jobs to instantly check your eligibility for any SSC CGL post with automatic category relaxation calculation.
Important Notes on SSC CGL Age Limit
- Age is calculated based on the date of birth mentioned in your matriculation (10th) certificate — not Aadhaar or any other document
- OBC candidates must have a valid non-creamy layer certificate issued after 1 April of the previous financial year
- PwBD candidates must have a disability certificate showing minimum 40% disability from a competent medical authority
- Age relaxation is applicable only on the upper age limit, not the minimum age
- There is no age relaxation for EWS category candidates
SSC CGL Age Limit — Detailed Breakdown
Age Limit Summary (as on 01-01-2026)
- Group B Posts (ASO, Tax Assistant, Inspector): 20–30 years (General), 23–33 (OBC), 25–35 (SC/ST)
- Group C Posts (UDC, LDC, DEO): 18–27 years (General), 21–30 (OBC), 23–32 (SC/ST)
- AAO/AAuO Posts: 18–32 years (General), 21–35 (OBC), 23–37 (SC/ST)
Check Your Age Eligibility
Check if you meet the age requirement for SSC CGL. Our calculator shows your exact age on the cut-off date with category-wise relaxation (OBC, SC/ST, PH, Ex-Servicemen).
- ✓ Enter DOB and cut-off date
- ✓ Category-wise age relaxation
- ✓ Preset cut-off dates for major exams
