SSC CGL Age Limit and Birth Dates
The short answer
SSC CGL has several age bands depending on the post. For the 18 to 27 band, age is counted on 1 August 2026: born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008. Other posts allow 20 to 30, 18 to 30 or 18 to 32. Choose the band for your post in the tool, and read the notice's post table.
The last notice used 1 August 2026. Notices repeat the day and month, so the next one is filled in. Change it when the new notice is out.
Ex-servicemen, serving government employees and so on. Take the years from your notice.
Choose your date of birth to check.
About this exam’s rules
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years after taking off their military service from their age. Enter the result under 'other relaxation'.
- For Group C posts, central government civilian employees with 3 years of service can apply up to age 40 (45 for SC and ST), and widows, divorced or separated women up to 35 (40 for SC and ST).
- Which age band applies depends on the post you choose, so check the table in the notice.
Source: SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination notice (age as on 01-08-2026), read on 22 Oct 2026. Age rules can change in every notice, so read the age clause of the new one.
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How to: SSC CGL Age Limit and Birth Dates
- 1Check that the exam says SSC CGL.
- 2Choose the age band for the post you want.
- 3Choose your category and enter your date of birth.
- 4Read whether you are eligible and the dates that fit.
At a glance
- Bands
- 18 to 27, 20 to 30, 18 to 30 and 18 to 32, by post
- Birth dates (18 to 27)
- 2 August 1999 to 1 August 2008
- Cut-off
- 1 August 2026
- Next year, if the rule stays
- 2 August 2000 to 1 August 2009, counted on 1 August 2026 2027
- Read from
- SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination notice (age as on 01-08-2026), read on 22 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which band applies to me?
It depends on the post you choose, and the notice lists the age limit for each post. Check the table in the notice before you decide.
What relaxation do SC, ST and OBC get?
SC and ST get 5 years and OBC get 3 years in the standard rule, and disability adds 10 years. Pick your category in the tool, which adds them for you.
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