Exam Age Eligibility Calculator
Enter your date of birth and exam to see your exact age and whether you are eligible.
Eligible by age. Your age is within the limit.
| Age limit | 21–32 years |
| Your relaxation | None |
| Eligible if born between | 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2005 (both inclusive) |
- Must have attained 21 and must not have attained 32 years on 1 August 2026, i.e. born between 2 Aug 1994 and 1 Aug 2005 (both inclusive).
- Ex-servicemen relaxation applies only to the defence personnel categories and conditions listed in the notice.
- Limits on the number of attempts also apply and are not checked here.
Source: UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE dated 04.02.2026
How to use
- Enter your date of birth.
- Pick the exam (and the post or age group if it has several), or choose Custom and type the limits from your notification.
- Select your category and tick PwBD or ex-serviceman if applicable.
- See your exact age as on the cutoff date, whether you are eligible, and the eligible birth-date window.
Age limits in our presets
| Exam | Age as on | Limit | OBC / SC-ST / PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE (2026) | 1 Aug 2026 | 21–32 | 3 / 5 / 10 yrs |
| IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XV (2025)) | 1 Jul 2025 | 20–30 | 3 / 5 / 10 yrs |
| SSC CGL (2026) | 1 Aug 2026 | 18–27, 18–30, 18–32, 20–30 | 3 / 5 / 10 yrs |
UPSC CSE: Source: UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE dated 04.02.2026 · Last verified: Verified
IBPS PO: Source: IBPS Notification CRP PO/MT-XV · Last verified: Verified
A newer cycle (CRP PO/MT-XVI, age as on 01.07.2026) has been notified; enter its dates with the "Custom" option until this file is updated.
SSC CGL: Source: SSC CGL Notice — age limit as on 01-08-2026 · Last verified: Verified
Frequently asked questions
What does “age as on 1 August” mean?
Your age is counted on that fixed date, not on the day you apply or the exam date. Notices usually also print the eligible birth-date window, such as “born not earlier than 2 August 1994 and not later than 1 August 2005”. This calculator reproduces that window.
How are relaxations combined?
Category relaxation (OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years) is added to PwBD or ex-serviceman relaxation. For example, a PwBD candidate from SC/ST gets 15 years in UPSC and SSC. IBPS allows the category relaxation plus only one of PwBD or ex-serviceman.
How is a 29 February birthday handled?
In common years, a person born on 29 February completes another year of age on 1 March. The eligibility check itself uses the birth-date window printed in the notice.
Does this check the number of attempts?
No. Attempt limits, educational qualifications and other conditions are not checked. Read the full notification.