What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services?

For UPSC Civil Services, the minimum age is 21 years and maximum is 32 years for General category. OBC gets 3 years relaxation (35 years) and SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation (37 years).

How to calculate age for government job cut-off date?

Enter your date of birth and set the cut-off date (usually 1st January or as specified in the notification). Our calculator will show your exact age on that date, helping you verify eligibility.

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Sarkari Age Calculator — Check Government Job Age Eligibility

Calculate your exact age and check whether you are eligible for any sarkari exam based on the notification's cut-off date.

Your Date of Birth *

Calculate Age As On (Cut-off Date)

Leave blank to use today's date

Your Category (for relaxation info)

Exam Upper Age Limit (General)

Quick Age Limit Reference — Popular Exams

Exam	Min Age	Max Age (General)	OBC	SC/ST
UPSC Civil Services	21	32	35	37
SSC CGL	18	32	35	37
SSC CHSL	18	27	30	32
SSC MTS	18	25	28	30
Railway NTPC	18	33	36	38
UPSSSC PET	18	40	43	45
UP Police Constable	18	22	25	27

Free Sarkari Age Calculator — Check Your Age Eligibility for Government Jobs

One of the most important eligibility criteria for any government job in India is age. Every exam notification specifies a minimum and maximum age limit calculated as of a specific cut-off date — usually 1st January or 1st July of the notification year. Making a mistake in age calculation can mean applying for an exam you are not eligible for — or worse, not applying for one you are eligible for. Our free sarkari age calculator eliminates this confusion.

How to Check Age Eligibility for a Government Job

Find the age cut-off date in the official exam notification (usually mentioned as "age as on dd/mm/yyyy").
Enter your Date of Birth in the calculator.
Enter the cut-off date from the notification.
Select your category — OBC gets 3 years relaxation, SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation.
Enter the maximum age limit for General category from the notification.
Click Calculate to see if you are eligible.

Age Relaxation Rules for Government Jobs in India

The Government of India provides age relaxation to candidates belonging to reserved categories:

OBC (Other Backward Classes) — 3 years relaxation in maximum age limit
SC / ST (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) — 5 years relaxation
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) — 10 years relaxation (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen — Varies by post (generally 3 years after deducting service period)
Widows / Divorced Women — Up to 35 years General, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC/ST

After checking your age eligibility, use our image resizer to prepare your photo before filling the online application form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age cut-off date for UPSC 2025?

For UPSC Civil Services 2025, the age is calculated as of 1st August 2025. The maximum age for General category is 32 years. Always verify the exact date in the official UPSC notification.

Is age relaxation cumulative for OBC + PwD candidates?

Yes, for central government jobs, OBC + PwD candidates receive 13 years of relaxation (3 OBC + 10 PwD). However, this cannot exceed the maximum prescribed limit for that category.