Govt Exam Age & Eligibility Calculator
Check age limits, category relaxations (OBC, SC/ST, PwD), and remaining attempts for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence exams.
Candidate Details & Cut-Off
Eligibility Status & Verdict
Future Eligibility Forecast (Next 3 Years)
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How to Use Govt Exam Age & Eligibility Calculator
- Select your target government exam (e.g. UPSC CSE, SSC CGL, IBPS PO, RRB NTPC, NDA, CTET, or Custom).
- Select your reservation category (General/UR, EWS, OBC, SC/ST, PwD, or Ex-Servicemen) to apply official age relaxations and attempt rules.
- Enter your Date of Birth (DOB).
- Select the cut-off reference date specified in the official notification (e.g. 'Age as on 01/08/2026' or '01/01/2026').
- Optionally enter the number of attempts already used.
- Get instant eligibility results, exact age breakdown in Years/Months/Days, remaining attempts, and time buffer before age limit expiry.
Key Features & Privacy Guarantee
- Pre-Configured Exam Database: Accurate age limits and attempt caps for UPSC, SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD), Banking (IBPS, SBI, RBI), Railways (RRB), Teaching (CTET, KVS, DSSSB), and Defence (NDA, CDS, AFCAT).
- Category Age Relaxations: Automatically applies official Government of India relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwD (+10 to +15 years), and Ex-Servicemen rules.
- Precise Cut-Off Date Calculation: Matches exact notification reference dates ('Age as on 1st August' or '1st January') to calculate exact age in Years, Months, and Days.
- Attempt Tracker: Calculates exact remaining attempts for exams with attempt caps (UPSC Civil Services, SBI PO, RBI Grade B).
- Upcoming Year Projections: Predicts your eligibility for the next 3 years of exams.
- 100% Private & Client-Side: Zero personal data or dates are ever transmitted to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS / IPS)?
For UPSC CSE, the minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 32 years as on 1st August of the exam year. General/EWS candidates get 6 attempts (up to 32 yrs), OBC candidates get 9 attempts (up to 35 yrs), and SC/ST candidates get unlimited attempts (up to 37 yrs). PwD candidates get up to 42 years.
What is the age limit for SSC CGL and CHSL exams?
SSC CGL posts have various age brackets: 18–27 years, 20–30 years, and 18–32 years. SSC CHSL age limit is 18–27 years. Age relaxations apply: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD +10 years.
What is the age limit for Banking Exams (IBPS / SBI PO & Clerk)?
For IBPS & SBI PO, age must be 20 to 30 years. For IBPS & SBI Clerk, age must be 20 to 28 years as on the notification cut-off date. OBC gets +3 yrs, SC/ST gets +5 yrs relaxation. SBI PO also limits General candidates to 4 attempts and OBC candidates to 7 attempts.
What is the age limit for CTET and State TET exams?
There is no upper age limit prescribed by CBSE for appearing in the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test). However, when applying for teacher recruitment posts (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, State Govt), specific post age limits (30–40 years) apply.
How is 'Age as on' calculated for government exams?
Government recruitment boards designate a fixed reference date (usually 1st January or 1st August of the notification year). Your exact age in completed years, months, and days is measured from your date of birth to that specific reference date.