UPSC / SSC / State PSC Category-Wise Age Relaxation Calculator
Calculate your exact age as of the official cutoff date and check age eligibility with OBC (+3y), SC/ST (+5y), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen & state domicile relaxations.
Official Competitive Exam Age Limits & Cutoff Dates
Click any competitive exam to auto-load official minimum and maximum age criteria.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS)
Min 21 Yrs • Gen Max 32 Yrs (6 Attempts)
SSC CGL (Inspector / ASO Posts)
Min 18 Yrs • Gen Max 30 Yrs
SSC CHSL (10+2 LDC / DEO)
Min 18 Yrs • Gen Max 27 Yrs
Railway RRB NTPC (Graduate)
Min 18 Yrs • Gen Max 33 Yrs
Banking - IBPS PO / SBI PO
Min 20 Yrs • Gen Max 30 Yrs
UPPSC PCS (Uttar Pradesh)
Min 21 Yrs • Gen Max 40 Yrs
BPSC Combined Competitive (Bihar)
Min 21 Yrs • Gen Max 37 Yrs (Male)
MPPSC State Services (Madhya Pradesh)
Min 21 Yrs • Gen Max 40 Yrs
Frequently Asked Questions on Age Relaxation
1. What is the upper age limit and attempt count for UPSC CSE by category?
General/UR: 32 Years (6 attempts) | OBC-NCL: 35 Years (9 attempts) | SC/ST: 37 Years (Unlimited attempts till 37) | PwBD General: 42 Years (9 attempts).
2. How is the cutoff date for age eligibility calculated for SSC & UPSC?
Testing agencies specify an official benchmark date in the exam notification—typically 1st August of the exam year for UPSC CSE and 1st August / 1st January for SSC CGL/CHSL.
3. Do Ex-Servicemen get age relaxation in Central Government jobs?
Yes, Ex-Servicemen (ESM) receive age relaxation equal to the period of military service rendered plus an additional 3 years deducted from their actual age.
4. What is the age relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)?
PwBD candidates receive 10 years (General/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), and 15 years (SC/ST) cumulative relaxation above standard category limits.
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