SSC CGL Age Limit Calculator 2026
Enter your date of birth to see your age as on 1 Aug 2026 and whether you meet the SSC CGL age limit, with category relaxation.
Your details
As written on your Class 10 certificate.
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Result
Enter your date of birth to see your age as on 1 Aug 2026 and your eligibility.
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SSC CGL 2026 age limit
| Post | Age limit (as on 1 Aug 2026) | General: born between |
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| Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, UDC/SSA and other Group C posts | 18 to 27 years | 2 Aug 1999 to 1 Aug 2008 |
| ASO (CSS, Railways, MEA, AFHQ) and Sub Inspector in CBI | 20 to 30 years | 2 Aug 1996 to 1 Aug 2006 |
| AAO, other ASO, Inspector, SI (NIA, NCB) and other Group B posts | 18 to 30 years | 2 Aug 1996 to 1 Aug 2008 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (MoSPI) | 18 to 32 years | 2 Aug 1994 to 1 Aug 2008 |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
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| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC / ST) | 8 years |
Points to note
- Age is counted as on 1 August 2026 for every post.
- Group C posts only: Central Government civilian employees with at least 3 years of regular service can apply up to 40 years of age (45 for SC / ST).
- Group C posts only: widows, divorced women and judicially separated women who have not remarried can apply up to 35 years of age (40 for SC / ST).
- The date of birth in your Matriculation / Class 10 certificate is accepted; no later change is allowed.
- Age relaxation is not available to sons, daughters or dependants of Ex-Servicemen.
This calculator follows the official SSC CGL notification, checked on 14 Oct 2026. Limits can change each year, so confirm with the latest notification before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
The SSC CGL 2026 age limit, counted as on 1 Aug 2026, is Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, UDC/SSA and other Group C posts: 18 to 27 years; ASO (CSS, Railways, MEA, AFHQ) and Sub Inspector in CBI: 20 to 30 years; AAO, other ASO, Inspector, SI (NIA, NCB) and other Group B posts: 18 to 30 years; Junior Statistical Officer (MoSPI): 18 to 32 years. Upper age limits are relaxed for reserved categories.
How much age relaxation is there in SSC CGL?
Upper age relaxation: SC / ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD (General / EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years; Defence personnel disabled in operations: 3 years; Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC / ST): 8 years. The relaxation is added to the upper age limit of the post.
What date of birth is eligible for SSC CGL 2026?
For Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, UDC/SSA and other Group C posts (18 to 27 years), a General category candidate must be born on or after 2 Aug 1999 and on or before 1 Aug 2008. Use the calculator above for your category and other posts.
Is this the official SSC CGL age calculator?
No. It is a free AglaSem tool built from the official SSC CGL notification (linked above). Always confirm your eligibility with the latest official notification before you apply.