Official-notice audit · CGL 2026
SSC CGL Age Limit 2026: Post Bands and Relaxation Cut-off
SSC calculates CGL 2026 age on 1 August 2026. The permitted band depends on the selected post, not on a single universal CGL limit.
Use 1 August 2026 as the age reckoning date.
The notice publishes four post bands and exact date-of-birth ranges. Apply category relaxation only when the notice and valid certificate support it.
Official age bands
| 18-27 years | Born not earlier than 2 August 1999 and not later than 1 August 2008 |
| 20-30 years | Born not earlier than 2 August 1996 and not later than 1 August 2006 |
| 18-30 years | Born not earlier than 2 August 1996 and not later than 1 August 2008 |
| 18-32 years | Born not earlier than 2 August 1994 and not later than 1 August 2008 |
Common upper-age relaxations in the notice
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age as on 1 August 2026 |
| Other categories | Use the specific Group C, defence-personnel and service clauses in paragraph 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is CGL age always 18-32?
No. 18-32 applies only to posts carrying that band; many posts use 18-27, 20-30 or 18-30.
Do I calculate age on the application closing date?
No. The CGL 2026 notice fixes the age limit as on 1 August 2026.
Can a later vacancy list change a post’s band?
Use the latest official CGL notice or corrigendum for the post. Do not rely on an unofficial table.
Related CGL guidance
Source audit: SSCExam.in Research Desk
Facts were checked against the official CGL 2026 notice and SSC notice board at 13 August 2026, 08:10 IST. This page remains outside broad indexing until a named author and reviewer are attached.
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