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Age Calculator for Government Jobs 2026

Calculate your exact age in years, months, and days for Sarkari Naukri eligibility. Enter your date of birth and the cutoff date from the official notification to check whether you meet the age criteria for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, Police, and other government recruitment exams.

Age Calculator

How to Use the Age Calculator

Enter your date of birth and the reference date from the official recruitment notification — usually the last date of application or a specific cutoff date the exam body declares. Select your category to apply the right relaxation. The tool instantly shows your exact age in years, months, and days, plus an eligibility table for popular exams: SSC CGL, CHSL, UPSC Civil Services, Railway NTPC, Group D, IBPS PO, SBI Clerk, UP Police, and UPPSC PCS.

Standard Age Relaxation in Government Jobs 2026

Per Government of India rules, reserved-category candidates get relaxation on the upper age limit: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years, PwD gets 10 years. Ex-servicemen and special categories may get additional relaxation as per the specific notification. Always cross-check the official PDF for the exact criteria.

Age Limits for Popular Government Exams

Different exams have different age requirements. SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable) ranges 18–32 depending on post. UPSC CSE allows 21–32 for General. Railway (NTPC, Group D, ALP) generally 18–33. Banking (IBPS PO, SBI PO) is 20–30; clerks 20–28. State exams like UPPSC PCS go up to 40 for General. All extendable with category relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to calculate age for government job application?
Enter your date of birth and the reference date (cutoff date mentioned in the notification). The calculator shows your exact age in years, months, and days along with age eligibility for popular exams like SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway, and Banking.
What is the age relaxation for OBC, SC/ST, and PwD in government jobs?
As per Government of India rules: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years relaxation, SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, and PwD (Persons with Disability) get 10 years relaxation on the upper age limit. Ex-servicemen may get additional relaxation as per specific notification.
What is the minimum and maximum age for government jobs in India?
The minimum age for most government jobs is 18 years (some like Indian Navy accept from 16). The maximum age varies: SSC CGL is 30-32 years, UPSC CSE is 32 years, Railway NTPC is 33 years, Banking PO is 30 years. Category relaxation applies on top of these limits.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?
For SSC CGL, the age limit varies by post: 18-27 years for Statistical Investigator, 20-30 years for most other posts. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (33 years), SC/ST get 5 years (35 years), and PwD candidates get 10 years (40 years).
Is this age calculator accurate for government exam forms?
Yes. This calculator uses the exact date-difference method used by government organizations. It calculates age in complete years, months, and days from your date of birth to the specified reference/cutoff date, matching the method used by SSC, UPSC, Railway, and Banking recruitment boards.

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