SSC Age Limit 2026 – Exam-Wise, Post-Wise & Category-Wise Complete Guide

SSC Age Limit 2026 – Exam-Wise, Post-Wise & Category-Wise Complete Guide The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts multiple prestigious recruitment exams every year. Before applying, every aspirant must check the SSC Age Limit 2026 carefully, as it differs from exam to exam and post to post. This article covers the official age criteria for all major SSC exams — CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, CPO, and Selection Post — along with the latest updates on age relaxation rules. SSC CGL Age Limit 2026:- The age limit for SSC CGL posts in 2026 varies by post: 18 to 27 years – for posts like Auditor and Tax Assistant 18 to 30 years – for posts like Inspector and Assistant Section Officer 20 to 30 years – for Sub Inspector in CBI 18 to 32 years – for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Age is reckoned as on 01-08-2026 as per the SSC CGL 2026 notification. Age proof accepted is the Date of Birth recorded on the Class 10 / Matriculation certificate. No subsequent change is permitted. SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026 :- The SSC CHSL Age Limit differs by post: LDC/JSA and PA/SA posts: 18–27 years DEO posts: 18–25 years SSC MTS:- The SSC MTS age limit 2026 is 18–25 years for MTS posts and 18–27 years for Havaldar posts. Reserved category candidates receive age relaxation such as 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC as per SSC rules. SSC CPO:- SSC CPO Age Limit 2026 is 20 to 25 years. OBC candidates are eligible for 3 years age relaxation, making the upper age limit 28 years. SC/ST candidates receive 5 years of age relaxation, allowing them to apply up to 30 years of age. EWS candidates follow the same age limit as the General category (20–25 years) with no additional age relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Unreserved) get 10 years age relaxation, making the upper limit 35 years.