SSC JE Exam Age Calculator 2026

SSC Junior Engineer Examination

Important: This calculator is for informational purposes only. The official age cutoff date, age limits, and eligibility rules are decided solely by the recruiting body (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, RRB, etc.) in their official notification. Always verify age criteria in the latest official advertisement before applying.

Minimum Age
18 years
Maximum Age
32 years
Cutoff Date
1 August 2026
Recruitment Year
2026
Conducting Body
SSC

Age Relaxation

Category-wise age relaxation applicable to SSC JE Exam (2026).

Age relaxation for SSC JE Exam
Category / ConditionRelaxation (Years)
General (No relaxation)0
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3
SC+5
ST+5
EWS+0
Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)+10
Ex-serviceman+3

Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (32 years).

Calculate Your Eligibility

Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for SSC JE Exam (2026).

Use the date from the official notification. Leave blank to use each exam's default cutoff.

SSC JE Exam — FAQs (2026)

What is the age limit for SSC JE Exam?

For SSC JE Exam, the notified age band is 18–32 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official SSC notification.

How is age calculated for SSC JE Exam?

Age for SSC JE Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notification—not on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.

What is the cutoff date for SSC JE Exam age calculation?

The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on 
" date for each cycle is in the official SSC JE Exam notification—always verify before applying.

Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in SSC JE Exam?

Yes. For SSC JE Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.

What is the age relaxation for PwBD candidates in SSC JE Exam?

PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for SSC JE Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.

Can I apply for SSC JE Exam if my age is exactly at the maximum limit?

Eligibility depends on exact age in years, months, and days on the cutoff date. You must not have crossed the maximum (32 years for General, plus any relaxation). Use the calculator with your DOB and official cutoff date.

Can I apply for SSC JE Exam if I exceed the age limit by one month?

Generally, no. SSC JE Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff date—even one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.

Is there a limit on number of attempts in SSC JE Exam?

Most SSC recruitments including SSC JE Exam have no fixed attempt cap—you can apply each year until you cross the maximum eligible age (with relaxation if applicable). Banking exams like IBPS PO also have no attempt limit within age. SBI PO limits attempts (e.g. 4 for General, 7 for OBC).

Which document is used for date of birth in SSC JE Exam?

Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for SSC JE Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.

Can age relaxations be combined for SSC JE Exam?

For most central recruitments including SSC JE Exam, category, PwBD, and ex-serviceman relaxations can be cumulative when you meet prescribed conditions. Confirm in the official SSC notification.