Find out which major government exams (UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Railways) you are eligible for based on your age, qualification, and category.
Applying for government jobs? Every recruitment notification specifies a strict cut-off date for age calculation and minimum educational qualifications. Our online Exam Eligibility Calculator helps you check if you fall within the required eligibility window for exams like SSC CGL, UPSC Civil Services, IBPS, and State PSCs.
The calculator takes your birth date, category (General, OBC, SC/ST), and qualification to match against standard notification guidelines.
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) | Standard Exam Cut-offs |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | No relaxation (0 Years) | Typically 18 to 27 or 32 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 3 Years relaxation | Extends upper age limit by 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years relaxation | Extends upper age limit by 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 to 15 Years relaxation | Based on category combinations |
It is a specific date (usually January 1st or August 1st of the recruitment year) on which your eligibility age is computed by the commission.
OBC candidates in the non-creamy layer receive a 3-year extension on the upper age limit. For example, if the limit is 30, it becomes 33 for OBC.
The general category age limit is 21 to 32 years. It is 35 years for OBC, 37 years for SC/ST, and 42 years for PwD candidates.
General category candidates have 6 attempts, OBC candidates have 9 attempts, and SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts up to their age limit.
The age limits vary by post, generally ranging from 18-27 years, 18-30 years, or up to 32 years for specific posts like Junior Statistical Officer.
Yes. Final year students can apply, provided they pass their graduation and submit proof of degree before the specified cut-off date (usually the Mains registration date).
Yes, our calculator applies relaxation rules based on central government guidelines for OBC, SC, ST, and physically handicapped categories.
The standard minimum age for IBPS and SBI PO exams is 21 years, and the upper limit is 30 years for general category candidates.
No. The educational qualification for SSC CHSL is 12th standard pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
Recruitment portals count age down to the exact day on the cut-off date. Even being one day over or under the limit makes you ineligible.