The age limit for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination varies significantly based on the specific post, and the mandatory minimum educational qualification is a Bachelor’s degree.
Key Eligibility Conditions:
- Minimum Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. Candidates in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally but must possess the degree as of the cut-off date specified in the official notification.
- Age Limits (as on the specified cut-off date): The age is generally calculated from 18 years to an upper limit that varies by post:
18-27 years: Posts like Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, and Postal/Sorting Assistant.
20-30 years: Posts like Assistant Section Officer (CSS), and certain Inspector posts (e.g., in CBI, Narcotics).
18-30 years: Posts like Inspector (Central Excise, Preventive Officer, Examiner), Assistant Section Officer (other Ministries), and Sub-Inspector (NIA).
Up to 32 years: Posts like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO).
Important Exceptions and Relaxations:
- Age Relaxation: Statutory age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per Government of India rules:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
* PwBD (General): 10 years (PwBD + OBC: 13 years; PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years)
- Attempts: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) does not prescribe a fixed limit on the number of attempts; candidates can apply until they reach the maximum age limit for the post they are targeting.
Candidates must consult the current official SSC CGL notification to verify the precise age limits and educational requirements for each post preference.