Official-source audit · 2026
SSC GD Constable Age Limit 2026: Cut-off Date and Relaxations
The general notified band is 18–23 years as on 1 January 2026; apply only the relaxation stated for the candidate’s category.
The general notified band is 18–23 years as on 1 January 2026; apply only the relaxation stated for the candidate’s category.
Last verified: 13 August 2026, 10:15 IST
Age rule status
Current statusExam completed — result not verified
Last verified13 August 2026, 10:15 IST
Official noticeIssued
QualificationMatriculation/Class 10 from a recognised board by the qualification date stated in the notice.
VacanciesApproximately 25,487 tentative vacancies in the original notice; later official revisions, if any, control.
DatesApplications ran 1–31 December 2025. The revised CBE date was 27 May 2026.
Official source: Official SSC GD 2026 notice ↗
Latest applicable update: Revised SSC GD examination schedule ↗
When an exam-specific notice or corrigendum is issued, it overrides the annual calendar.
Latest applicable update: Revised SSC GD examination schedule ↗
When an exam-specific notice or corrigendum is issued, it overrides the annual calendar.
Calculate age correctly
- Find the date-of-birth range or reckoning date in the current notice.
- Use the date printed on the recognised matriculation/secondary certificate.
- Identify the unrelaxed post/category band.
- Apply only a relaxation expressly available to the candidate and post.
- Keep the required category/service certificate in the prescribed form.
Relaxation is not automatic
SC/ST and OBC
Use the exact years and certificate conditions in the issued notice.
PwBD
Availability and relaxation depend on post suitability and the notice.
Ex-servicemen
Use the notice’s service-deduction formula and documentary rules.
Departmental/other categories
Do not carry a relaxation from another SSC examination.
Answer
18–23 years as on 1 January 2026, subject to the notice’s category relaxations and eligibility conditions.
For notice-pending exams, any age calculation remains provisional until SSC publishes the 2026 reckoning date.
Related SSC GD Constable guidance
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