MPPSC SSE Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category
The MPPSC State Service Examination (2026) sets the age limit at 21–40 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 January 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 43 years, SC/ST candidates 45 years, and PwD candidates 50 years upper limit.
Category-Wise Age Limits
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 21 years | 40 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 years | 43 years | +3 yrs |
| SC / ST | 21 years | 45 years | +5 yrs |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 21 years | 50 years | +10 yrs |
Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for MPPSC SSE 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) 21-40 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1986 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 21-43 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1983 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 21-45 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1981 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
PwD Category (10 Year Relaxation) 21-50 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1976 to 1 January 2005
(Both dates inclusive)
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Check Your Eligibility →Detailed Age Limit Information
📋 Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (General): 40 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026
- Conducting Body: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
🎯 Attempts Limit
- General: No limit
- OBC: No limit
- SC/ST: No limit
Age Relaxation Rules
Standard Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
Important Notes
- • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
- • Minimum age remains same for all categories
- • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
- • Always verify with official notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the age limit for MPPSC 2026?
A: The MPPSC 2026 age limit for non-uniformed posts is 21-40 years for General Male and 21-45 years for General Female, calculated as on 1st January 2026. For uniformed posts, it is 21-33 years (General Male).
Q: What is the MPPSC age limit for OBC candidates?
A: OBC candidates with MP domicile get 5 years relaxation. For non-uniformed posts: up to 45 years. For uniformed posts: up to 38 years.
Q: What is the MPPSC age limit for SC/ST candidates?
A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age of 45 years for non-uniformed posts and 38 years for uniformed posts in MPPSC 2026.
Q: What is the MPPSC attempt limit?
A: There is no attempt limit for MPPSC State Service Examination. Candidates of all categories can appear unlimited times till the upper age limit.
Q: What is the MPPSC attempt limit for general category?
A: There is no limit on attempts for General or any category in MPPSC. You can take the exam unlimited times as long as you are within the age limit.
Q: What is the MPPSC attempt limit for OBC?
A: There is no limit on attempts for OBC or any category in MPPSC. You can take the exam unlimited times as long as you are within the upper age limit of 45 years (non-uniformed posts).
Q: On which date is age calculated for MPPSC?
A: Age for MPPSC is calculated as on 1st January of the examination year (01-01-2026 for MPPSC 2026).
Q: What is the MPPSC age limit for general category?
A: The MPPSC age limit for General category male is 21-40 years (non-uniformed) and 21-33 years (uniformed). General female candidates get 5 years extra relaxation.
Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in MPPSC?
A: PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 50 years for MPPSC 2026 non-uniformed posts.
Q: What is the minimum age for MPPSC?
A: The minimum age for MPPSC is 21 years as on 1st January 2026.
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Try the Age Calculator →Age limits are based on the 2026 official notification released by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. Last verified: 2026-02-04. Always check the official notification at Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission website