SSC GD Age Calculator 2026
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SSC GD age limit 2026 — quick answer
SSC GD age limit is 18–23 years for General category
For SSC GD Constable 2026, candidates must be 18 to 23 years for General/EWS category as on 1 January 2026. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation up to 26 years, and SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation up to 28 years.
Male and female candidates follow the same SSC GD age-limit rule. Use the calculator above with your exact DOB to confirm eligibility, or see the full SSC GD age limit and DOB range guide .
Quick Reference: SSC GD Age Limits
Category-Wise Age Limits (as on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 18 years | 23 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 years | 26 years | +3 yrs |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 28 years | +5 yrs |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 years | 28 years | +5 yrs |
| J&K Domicile | 18 years | 28 years | +5 yrs |
Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for SSC GD 2026
To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 January 2026).
General / EWS (Unreserved) 18-23 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 2003 to 1 January 2008
(Both dates inclusive)
OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 18-26 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 2000 to 1 January 2008
(Both dates inclusive)
SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 18-28 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1998 to 1 January 2008
(Both dates inclusive)
📋 Age Relaxation Information
Standard Relaxations:
- • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- • SC/ST: 5 years
- • PwD: 10 years
- • Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Important Points:
- • Age calculated as on 1 January 2026
- • Minimum age: 18 years for all categories
- • Relaxation on upper age limit only
- • Verify with official notification
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the age limit for SSC GD 2026?
A: The SSC GD Constable 2026 age limit is 18-23 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit for OBC candidates?
A: OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 26 years for SSC GD 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit for SC/ST candidates?
A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 28 years for SSC GD 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD attempt limit?
A: There is no attempt limit for SSC GD Constable examination. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish till the upper age limit.
Q: What is the SSC GD 2026 age count date?
A: The SSC GD 2026 age count date is 1st January 2026 (01-01-2026). Your age as on this date determines your eligibility.
Q: What is the SSC GD 2026 age limit date of birth?
A: For SSC GD 2026, General category candidates must be born between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008. OBC: born after 02-01-2000, SC/ST: born after 02-01-1998.
Q: What is the SSC GD qualification and age limit?
A: SSC GD requires 10th class pass (Matriculation) as educational qualification. Age limit: 18-23 years (General), 26 (OBC), 28 (SC/ST) as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit for general category?
A: The SSC GD age limit for General category is 18-23 years as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the minimum age for SSC GD?
A: The minimum age for SSC GD Constable is 18 years as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen in SSC GD?
A: Ex-Servicemen get 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service from actual age, with a maximum age limit of 28 years for SSC GD 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit for general category?
A: SSC GD Constable 2026 age limit for General/EWS is 18-23 years as on 1st January 2026. Educational qualification: 10th pass.
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit obc 2026?
A: SSC GD OBC age limit 2026 is 18-26 years as on 1st January 2026 (3 years relaxation on upper limit of 23 years).
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit for SC category?
A: SSC GD SC/ST age limit 2026 is 18-28 years as on 1st January 2026 (5 years relaxation on upper limit).
Q: What is SSC GD age?
A: SSC GD age criteria 2026: minimum 18 years, maximum 23 years (General), 26 (OBC), 28 (SC/ST) as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD age limit for female candidates?
A: SSC GD female candidates follow the same age limit as male candidates: 18-23 years for General/EWS, 18-26 years for OBC, and 18-28 years for SC/ST as on 1st January 2026.
Q: What is the SSC GD OBC age limit?
A: The SSC GD OBC age limit 2026 is 18-26 years as on 1st January 2026. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation over the General upper age limit of 23 years.
Q: What is GD age limit?
A: For SSC GD Constable 2026, the GD age limit is 18-23 years for General/EWS, 18-26 years for OBC, and 18-28 years for SC/ST candidates as on 1st January 2026.
Q: SSC GD me kitni age honi chahiye?
A: SSC GD 2026 ke liye age 18 se 23 saal honi chahiye for General/EWS category. OBC ke liye maximum age 26 saal aur SC/ST ke liye 28 saal hai, age count date 1 January 2026 hai.
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