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Exams Covered
All categories
1 Aug 2026
Age Reference Date
Standard cut-off
+3 yrs
OBC Relaxation
Central exams
+5 yrs
SC / ST Relaxation
Central exams
+10 yrs
PwBD Relaxation
General category
⚡ Quick Check (2026): Enter your date of birth, category, and qualification to instantly see which of the 100 government exams you are eligible for. Covers UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, Teaching, and Police exams.
📋 Government Exam Eligibility at a Glance — 2026
Quick reference for age limits and qualifications for the most popular central government exams. OBC gets +3 years, SC/ST gets +5 years on top of the General maximum age below.
Exam
Min Age
Max Age (Gen)
Minimum Qualification
Attempt Limit
2026 Notification
UPSC IAS 2026
21
32
Graduate
6 (Gen)
Feb 2026
SSC CGL 2026
18
32
Graduate
No limit
Apr 2026
IBPS PO 2026
20
30
Graduate (complete)
No limit
Jul 2026
SBI PO 2026
21
30
Graduate (complete)
No limit
Mar 2026
RRB NTPC 2026
18
33
12th / Graduate
No limit
TBN
SSC CHSL 2026
18
27
12th Pass
No limit
May 2026
NDA 2026
16.5
19.5
12th Pass
No limit
Dec 2025 / Jun 2026
Agniveer 2026
17.5
21
10th / 12th
No limit
TBN
⚠️ Age limits shown are for General/EWS category as of 1 August 2026 (standard cut-off). NDA/Agniveer ages calculated from DOB as per official notification. Always verify from the official notification before applying.
📋 Age Relaxation for All Categories — 2026
🟡 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 years
Applies to all central govt exams. NCL certificate required.
🔵 SC / ST+5 years
For all central govt exams. Caste certificate from competent authority required.
🟢 PwBD (General)+10 years
Person with Benchmark Disability. Disability certificate (40%+) required.
How is age calculated for government exam eligibility in 2026?
Most central government exams use 1st August of the exam year as the age cut-off date. For SSC CGL 2026, the cut-off is tentatively <strong>1st August 2026</strong> — SSC typically uses Aug 1 when the notification is released after July (the 2026 notification was released in March). For IBPS PO and SBI PO, it is the date mentioned in the official notification. This tool uses 1st August as the standard default reference date.
Do OBC, SC/ST candidates get age relaxation in government exams in 2026?
Yes. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years of age relaxation in almost all central government exams. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation. PwBD candidates get 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), or 15 years (SC/ST). EWS candidates do NOT get any age relaxation — same as General.
Can a final year graduation student apply for UPSC CSE 2026?
Yes — UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) allows candidates appearing in the final year of graduation. However, IBPS PO 2026 and SBI PO 2026 require completed graduation at the time of applying. Final-year students are NOT eligible for bank PO exams.
Is there any attempt limit for SSC CGL, IBPS PO, or RRB NTPC in 2026?
No. SSC CGL, IBPS PO, SBI PO, and RRB NTPC have no official attempt limit — you can keep appearing until you exceed the age limit. Only UPSC IAS has a strict attempt limit: 6 attempts for General/EWS, 9 for OBC, and unlimited for SC/ST (up to the age limit).
What physical standards are required for Railway NTPC 2026 posts?
All RRB NTPC posts require minimum vision of 6/9 (one eye) and 6/12 (the other), without glasses. Normal colour vision and no night blindness are compulsory. Station Master posts additionally require height of 158cm (Male) / 152cm (Female). SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector) requires height 170cm (Male) / 157cm (Female), chest 80/85cm, and corrected vision 6/6 + 6/9.
Which government exams can a 12th pass student apply for in 2026?
A 12th pass candidate can apply for SSC CHSL 2026, RRB NTPC Under-Graduate posts (Junior Clerk, Ticket Clerk, Commercial Apprentice), NDA 2026, Agniveer (Army, Navy, Air Force), SSC GD Constable, and many state police exams. UPSC, SSC CGL, IBPS PO, and SBI PO all require a graduation degree.
How does EWS reservation work for government exam eligibility in 2026?
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates get 10% reservation in all central government jobs under the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. However, EWS does NOT receive any age relaxation — the age limit is the same as the General category. An EWS certificate from a competent authority is required at the time of document verification.
Disclaimer: This tool provides an approximate eligibility assessment based on official general eligibility rules. Age is calculated as of 1 August of the current year as the default. Some exams have specific cut-off dates — always refer to the official notification. Eligibility for certain posts may additionally require subject-specific degrees (e.g., B.E./B.Tech for engineering posts, MBBS for medical, B.Ed for teaching). TaiyarHo is not affiliated with UPSC, SSC, IBPS, SBI, or any Railway Recruitment Board.
