SSC GD Constable · 2027 candidate guide
SSC GD Constable Age Limit 2027: Post-wise Rules and Relaxation Guide
A direct, source-aware guide to age limit with the current annual-calendar context, practical checks and the correct next action.
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SSC GD Constable age rule
The recurring general band is commonly 18–23 years, but the current notice and category rules control eligibility.
Why there may be more than one age band
Post group
Different posts can carry different minimum and maximum ages.
Reckoning date
Age is calculated on the date specified in the notice, not the application date.
Category relaxation
Relaxation depends on the candidate category and the exact examination/post provisions.
Supporting certificate
The benefit can be rejected when the category or certificate format/date does not satisfy the notice.
Common relaxation orientation
| Category | Typical orientation | Mandatory check |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Commonly 5 years | Subject to the current notice and valid certificate |
| OBC | Commonly 3 years | Only eligible non-creamy-layer candidates with the required certificate |
| PwBD | Commonly 10/13/15 years by category | Not every uniformed/post-specific route is open under the same standard |
| Ex-servicemen | Service-based deduction/relaxation rules | Use the exact formula and certificate wording in the notice |
| Departmental/other categories | Only where the notice provides it | Never assume a relaxation carries across examinations |
Calculate safely
- Copy the age reckoning date from the current notice.
- Copy the date of birth exactly as it appears in the accepted school certificate.
- Find the age band for the exact post—not only the examination name.
- Apply only the relaxations expressly available to your category/post.
- Keep the notice page and certificate rule together for document verification.
Age FAQs
Can I calculate age on the form closing date?
Only if the notice uses that date. Use the expressly stated reckoning date.
Is every graduate post in the same age band?
No. Examinations such as CGL can include several post-specific upper ages.
Does category entry in OTR guarantee relaxation?
No. The claim must satisfy the current notice and certificate requirements.
Related next steps
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Dates and scheme references are separated from interpretation. Exact application, eligibility and result decisions always return to the current official SSC document.