SSC CPO Age Limit 2026: Category-wise Relaxation & Eligibility

Age Details

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years
• Crucial Date: As per the official notification (commonly 01-08-2026)
• Example DOB window: born not earlier than 02-08-2001 and not later than 01-08-2006 (illustrative in many references); actual dates depend on the official notification.

Eligibility Overview

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree.
• Nationality: Indian Citizen (with standard exceptions as per government norms).
• Physical Standards: As specified in the notification (height, chest, PET requirements).

Age Eligibility

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years
• The crucial date for age calculation is as mentioned in the official notification (typically 01-08-2026).

Relaxations (Category-wise)

• OBC: Up to 28 years (3 years relaxation)
• SC/ST: Up to 30 years (5 years relaxation)
• PwBD (UR): Up to 35 years
• PwBD (OBC): Up to 38 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 40 years
• EWS: 20-25 years (no additional relaxation beyond general limit)
• Ex-Servicemen / Central Govt. Employees / Other relaxations: As per government rules (where applicable)

Important Rules

• Age must be calculated as per the crucial date in the notification.
• Candidates must possess a valid category certificate for relaxation claims.
• Final year graduation students may apply provisionally if they complete the degree before document verification.
• Physical and medical standards are mandatory.

Important Dates (Unresolved specifics)

• Updated: May 7, 2026
• Crucial date for age calculation is typically 01-08-2026, as per the notification.
• Example birth date references in articles include 02-08-2001 and 01-08-2006, but please verify against the official notification.
• For exact apply dates and exam schedules, consult the official SSC CPO notification.

Application Fees

• Fees details, if any, are provided in the official notification. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee structure by category.

Additional Notes

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