All SSC Exams Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, and Relaxation

Age Details (indicative)

• Typical ranges seen across exams: 18-32 years (vary by post).
• Some posts have distinct upper age limits; exact post-wise limits are confirmed in the notification.

Note: The 2026 notifications will specify the exact cut-off dates and age limits in the official SSC notification PDFs. Always verify on ssc.nic.in.

Educational Qualifications

• SSC CGL (Graduate level): Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university (with post-specific exceptions such as Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, and Research Assistant in NHRC).
• SSC CHSL (Higher Secondary level): 12th pass from a recognised board.
• SSC MTS (10th level): Matriculation/10th pass from a recognised board.
• SSC GD (General Duty Constable): 10th pass from a recognised board.
• SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector): Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Nationality

• SSC exams require Indian citizenship or specified allowances for subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, etc., as per central government norms. Check the notification for precise nationality requirements.

Age and Relaxation

• Age limits and category-wise relaxations vary by exam and post. Relaxations follow central government rules (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, etc.).
• Age relaxation details are provided in each notification; refer to the official SSC PDFs for exact figures.

Physical Standards (where applicable)

• Physical standards apply to police/constable posts (e.g., GD, CPO) and are specified in the respective notifications.

Important Dates

• Updated: 18-02-2026 (as per the article update date). Specific exam notifications will mention the official examination dates and deadlines. If a date is not explicitly provided in the notification (e.g., ‘Notified Soon’ or month/year only), no fixed date is recorded here and the original text is preserved in this field.

Application Fees

• Fees structures, if any, are specified in the official notification for each exam. Please refer to the respective PDF in the official SSC site for exact fee details per category.

Important Instructions

• All eligibility rules are published in official SSC notifications on ssc.nic.in. Always consult the official PDF/notification for exam-specific eligibility.
• Eligibility is checked at multiple stages; meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee selection.
• This article provides a consolidated reference but should not replace the official notification.
• Avoid relying on third-party summaries; verify key details in the official SSC notification PDFs.