Updated for 2026 Notification(Last verified: 4 February 2026)

SSC CPO Age Calculator 2026

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Quick Reference: SSC CPO Age Limits

Category-Wise Age Limits (as on 1 January 2026)

CategoryMin AgeMax AgeRelaxation
General / Unreserved20 years25 years-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)20 years28 years+3 yrs
SC / ST20 years30 years+5 yrs
Ex-Servicemen20 years30 years+5 yrs
J&K Domicile20 years30 years+5 yrs

Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for SSC CPO 2026

To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 January 2026).

General / EWS (Unreserved) 20-25 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 January 2001 to 1 January 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 20-28 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 January 1998 to 1 January 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 20-30 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 January 1996 to 1 January 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

📋 Age Relaxation Information

Standard Relaxations:

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • PwD: 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

Important Points:

  • • Age calculated as on 1 January 2026
  • • Minimum age: 20 years for all categories
  • • Relaxation on upper age limit only
  • • Verify with official notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the age limit for SSC CPO 2026?

A: The SSC CPO SI 2026 age limit is 20-25 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1st January 2026.

Q: What is the SSC CPO age limit for OBC candidates?

A: OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 28 years for SSC CPO 2026.

Q: What is the SSC CPO age limit for SC/ST candidates?

A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 30 years for SSC CPO 2026.

Q: What is the SSC CPO attempt limit?

A: There is no attempt limit for SSC CPO examination. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish till the upper age limit.

Q: What is the SSC CPO age limit for general category?

A: The SSC CPO age limit for General category is 20-25 years as on 1st January 2026.

Q: What is the SSC CPO 2026 age count date?

A: The SSC CPO 2026 age count date is 1st January 2026 (01-01-2026). Your age as on this date determines your eligibility.

Q: On which date is age calculated for SSC CPO?

A: Age for SSC CPO is calculated as on 1st January of the examination year (01-01-2026 for CPO 2026).

Q: What is the age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen in SSC CPO?

A: Ex-Servicemen get 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service from actual age, with a maximum age limit of 30 years for SSC CPO 2026.

Q: What is the SSC CPO maximum age?

A: The maximum age for SSC CPO SI is 25 years (General), 28 years (OBC), and 30 years (SC/ST) as on 1st January 2026.

Q: What is the minimum age for SSC CPO?

A: The minimum age for SSC CPO is 20 years as on 1st January 2026.

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Last updated: 2026-02-04