SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026 — Post-Wise Requirements & Category
SSC CHSL 2026 Overview
The SSC CHSL Age Limit is a critical eligibility criterion that differs by post. Since SSC CHSL recruits for LDC/JSA, PA/SA, and DEO posts with different age brackets, candidates must verify their eligibility carefully before applying. This page provides a complete breakdown of age limits and category-wise relaxation for SSC CHSL 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit — Post-Wise Breakdown
Age is calculated as on 1st January 2026:
- LDC/JSA & PA/SA: 18–27 years (born between 02-01-1999 and 01-01-2008)
- DEO: 18–25 years (born between 02-01-2001 and 01-01-2008)
- DEO (Grade A) in C&AG: 18–25 years
Category-Wise Age Relaxation
The Government of India provides the following age relaxation on the upper age limit:
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- 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
- J&K Domicile (1980–1989): 5 years
Effective Upper Age Limit After Relaxation
For LDC/JSA and PA/SA posts (base upper limit: 27 years):
- General: 27 years | OBC: 30 years | SC/ST: 32 years
- PwBD (General): 37 years | PwBD (OBC): 40 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 42 years
For DEO posts (base upper limit: 25 years):
- General: 25 years | OBC: 28 years | SC/ST: 30 years
How to Calculate Your Eligibility
- Note your date of birth from your 10th class certificate
- Calculate your age on 1 January 2026
- Check whether your age falls within the required range for your desired post
- Add applicable category relaxation to the upper age limit
For example, an OBC female candidate born on 15 June 1996 would be 29 years 6 months on 1 January 2026. With 3 years OBC relaxation on the 27-year limit, the effective upper limit is 30 years — so she IS eligible for LDC/PA posts.
Use our Age Calculator for Government Jobs to instantly check your SSC CHSL eligibility with automatic category relaxation calculation.
Important Notes
- Age is strictly based on the date of birth in your matriculation (10th) certificate
- No age relaxation is available for EWS category candidates
- OBC candidates must have a valid non-creamy layer certificate
- Age relaxation applies only to the upper age limit, not the minimum age of 18 years
SSC CHSL Age Limit — Detailed Breakdown
Age Limit Summary (as on 01-01-2026)
- LDC/JSA & PA/SA: 18–27 years (General), 18–30 (OBC), 18–32 (SC/ST)
- DEO: 18–25 years (General), 18–28 (OBC), 18–30 (SC/ST)
Check Your Age Eligibility
Check if you meet the age requirement for SSC CHSL. 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
