Are you preparing for a government job in India? One of the most important eligibility criteria you must keep in mind is the age limit. Different exams have different age requirements, and knowing them early can help you plan your preparation accordingly.
Here’s a complete and updated list of government exams in India and their respective age limits, based on the latest official notifications.
📌 UPSC Exams
Exam
Age Limit
UPSC Civil Services (CSE)
21 – 32 years
UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)
20 – 25 years
📌 SSC Exams (Staff Selection Commission)
Exam
Age Limit
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
18 – 32 years
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
18 – 27 years
SSC CPO (Central Police Organization)
20 – 25 years
SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)
18 – 25 years
SSC GD (General Duty)
18 – 23 years
SSC Stenographer
18 – 30 years
📌 Railway Exams (RRB)
Exam
Age Limit
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories)
18 – 36 years
RRB Group D
18 – 33 years
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)
18 – 30 years
RRB JE (Junior Engineer)
18 – 33 years
📌 Other Central Government Exams
Exam
Age Limit
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
18 years and above (No upper limit)
NDA (National Defence Academy)
16.5 – 19.5 years
SBI PO (Probationary Officer)
21 – 30 years
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)
20 – 30 years
⚠️ Important Notes:
Age relaxations are available for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories as per government rules.
The upper age limit may vary depending on the post and department within the same exam.
Always refer to the official notification before applying.
