SSC CGL Age & Eligibility Calculator 2026
Are you confused if you fit within the minimum/maximum age caps or specialized degree rules? SSC CGL calculates ages strictly as of the cut-off date of 1st August 2026. Use our real-time visual checker below to instantly discover your status and qualified post allotments.
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SSC CGL Category-Wise Age Limit Relaxations
The standard age limit for general candidates ranges from 18 to 30/32 years. However, the Staff Selection Commission permits substantial relaxations to reserved social categories. View the detailed relaxation policies below:
| Candidate Social Category | Permitted Relaxation | Effective Maximum Age Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | No Relaxation | 30 / 32 Years (Depending on Post) |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 Years Relaxation | 33 / 35 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / ST | 5 Years Relaxation | 35 / 37 Years |
| PwD (General) | 10 Years Relaxation | 40 / 42 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 Years Relaxation | 43 / 45 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years Relaxation | 45 / 47 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years after deduction of military service | Calculated dynamically on service time |
SSC CGL Educational Qualification Rules 2026
While generic positions (such as Income Tax Inspectors, Central Excise Inspectors, and CSS Assistant Section Officers) only require a standard bachelor's degree in any field, a few high-level auditing and statistical positions require specialized qualifications:
📊 Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
Essential: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Desirable: Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary (CS), Masters in Business Administration (MBA - Finance), or Masters in Commerce (M.Com).
📈 Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level, OR a Bachelor's degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree graduation level.
🔬 Statistical Investigator Grade II
Bachelor's degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the compulsory subjects in all three years (all six semesters) of the graduation curriculum.