SSC GD has one of the lowest upper age limits among central exams, so a few months can decide eligibility. Check your exact age on the cut-off date.
| Range | Category | Max age | Born on or after | Born on or before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 23 years | General / EWS | 23 | 2 Jan 2003 | 1 Jan 2009 |
| 18 to 23 years | OBC (non-creamy layer) | 26 | 2 Jan 2000 | 1 Jan 2009 |
| 18 to 23 years | SC / ST | 28 | 2 Jan 1998 | 1 Jan 2009 |
| 18 to 23 years | PwBD - General / EWS | 33 | 2 Jan 1993 | 1 Jan 2009 |
| 18 to 23 years | PwBD - OBC | 36 | 2 Jan 1990 | 1 Jan 2009 |
| 18 to 23 years | PwBD - SC / ST | 38 | 2 Jan 1988 | 1 Jan 2009 |
The example date is only an illustration. Use the real cut-off date from the notification in the calculator above.
The usual range is 18 to 23 years for General category candidates. Reserved categories get extra years as shown in the table above.
Use the cut-off date given in the SSC GD notification.
The standard pattern is 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer and 5 years for SC/ST. PwBD candidates get 10 years in General/EWS, 13 in OBC and 15 in SC/ST. EWS gets no relaxation.
No. It is a quick check. The notification of the exam you apply for is the final authority.