SSC CGL age calculator
Checks your age on the cut-off date (1 Aug 2026) against the limit for your post and category. Special relaxations (ex-servicemen, departmental, widows) are not included – see the table below.
SSC CGL age limit
Age is counted as on 01-08-2026.
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Group C posts at Levels 4-5 (Tax Assistant, Postal/Sorting Assistant, UDC/SSA, Auditor, Accountant etc.) | 18-27 years |
| ASO in CSS, Railways, MEA, AFHQ; Sub-Inspector in CBI | 20-30 years |
| Most other Group B posts (Inspectors, AAO, ASO in other departments, etc.) | 18-30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | 18-32 years |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 (after deducting military service) |
| Central Govt civilian employees (3+ years service) | Up to 40 years age (45 for SC/ST) |
| Widows/divorced/judicially separated women, not remarried | Up to 35 years age (40 for SC/ST) |
Educational qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Most posts | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor's degree with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th level, OR a Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one of the subjects |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor's degree with Statistics as a subject (see notice for exact subject rules) |
| AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Bachelor's degree plus knowledge of the state's regional/official language (State Cadre). CA/CMA/CS/M.Com/MBA (Finance) etc. are desirable, not mandatory. |
Other conditions
Nationality: Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from certain listed countries with an eligibility certificate (as per the CGL 2026 notice).
Final-year students can apply if they will have their degree by the date set in the notice. Some posts (e.g., CBIC/CBN Inspector, Sub-Inspector in CBI/NIA/NCB) have physical standards or medical requirements, listed in the notice annexures. Ex-Servicemen reservation applies only to Group C posts.
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Official links
- SSC official website
- CGL 2026 notice (official PDF)
- CGL 2026 Tier 1 schedule notice, 12 Sept 2026 (official PDF)
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.