Age Limit for UPSC, SSC, Bank Exams 2027

Published: January 2027 · 8 min read

One of the most common reasons for application rejection in government jobs is not meeting the age criteria. This guide lists the exact age limits for all major exams in India for 2027.

UPSC Exams Age Limit 2027

Exam	Age Range	Cut-off Date
Civil Services (IAS/IPS)	21–32 years	1 August 2027
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	21–32 years	1 August 2027
Combined Defence Services (CDS)	Varies by academy	As per notification
National Defence Academy (NDA)	16.5–19.5 years	As per notification
Engineering Services (ESE)	21–30 years	1 August 2027
Combined Medical Services (CMS)	21–32 years	1 August 2027

SSC Exams Age Limit 2027

Exam	Age Range	Cut-off Date
SSC CGL	18–32 years	1 August 2027
SSC CHSL	18–27 years	1 August 2027
SSC MTS	18–27 years	1 August 2027
SSC GD Constable	18–23 years	1 August 2027
SSC Stenographer	18–27 years	1 August 2027
SSC JE (Junior Engineer)	18–32 years	1 August 2027

Bank Exams Age Limit 2027

Exam	Age Range	Cut-off Date
IBPS PO	20–30 years	As per notification
IBPS Clerk	20–28 years	As per notification
IBPS SO	20–30 years	As per notification
SBI PO	21–30 years	As per notification
SBI Clerk	20–28 years	As per notification
RBI Grade B	21–30 years	As per notification
NABARD Grade A	21–30 years	As per notification

Railway Exams Age Limit 2027

Exam	Age Range
RRB NTPC	18–33 years
RRB Group D	18–36 years
RRB ALP	18–30 years
RRB JE	18–33 years

Age Relaxation by Category

Age relaxation is a crucial benefit for reserved categories:

Category	Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	+3 years
SC / ST	+5 years
PwD (General)	+10 years
PwD (OBC)	+13 years
PwD (SC/ST)	+15 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years (varies)
Departmental Candidates	+5 years (varies)
Jammu & Kashmir Domiciles	+5 years (varies)

How to Calculate Your Age for a Specific Exam

Step 1: Find the Cut-off Date

Check the official notification — usually 1 January or 1 August of the exam year.

Step 2: Use an Age Calculator

Enter your DOB and the cut-off date as "as on date".

Step 3: Add Relaxation (If Applicable)

Add your category relaxation to the maximum age limit.

Example

• Your DOB: 15 August 1995
• Cut-off date: 1 August 2027
• Your age on cut-off: 31 years, 11 months, 17 days
• For UPSC (max 32): ✅ Eligible
• For IBPS PO (max 30): ❌ Not eligible
• If OBC: +3 years → IBPS PO max becomes 33 → ✅ Eligible

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the cut-off date for UPSC 2027?

A: 1 August 2027 for Civil Services and most UPSC exams.

Q: Is age calculated from the last date of application?

A: No — it's calculated from the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.

Q: Can I apply if I turn the maximum age after the cut-off?

A: Yes — if you're below the maximum age on the cut-off date, you're eligible.

Q: How do I know my exact age on the cut-off date?

A: Use an online age calculator with the cut-off date as "as on date".

Q: Does age relaxation apply to all exams?

A: Yes, but the amount varies. Check the specific notification.

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