SSC CPO Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category
The SSC Central Police Organisation (CPO) SI (2026) sets the age limit at 20–25 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 January 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 28 years, SC/ST candidates 30 years upper limit.
Category-Wise Age Limits
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 20 years | 25 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 20 years | 28 years | +3 yrs |
| SC / ST | 20 years | 30 years | +5 yrs |
| Ex-Servicemen | 20 years | 30 years | +5 yrs |
| J&K Domicile | 20 years | 30 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)
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Check Your Eligibility →Detailed Age Limit Information
📋 Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age (General): 25 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection 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
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years after service
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 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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Try the Age Calculator →Age limits are based on the 2026 official notification released by Staff Selection Commission. Last verified: 2026-02-04. Always check the official notification at Staff Selection Commission website