Free age calculator · India · 2026
How Old Am I If Born in 2006?
Born in 2006, you are 19 or 20 in 2026. You meet the 18+ requirement for SSC CHSL, MTS, GD, and railway exams but are below the 21-year minimum for UPSC CSE and RBI Grade B.
Today: 19–20 years · On 1 Aug 2026: 19–20 years
Born in 2006 — Age Calculator
Exact age on any date + government exam eligibility for 2006 births
Typical age range on selected date for all 2006 births: 19–20 years
Your exact age as on selected date
20 years and 4 days
| Exam | Age on cut-off | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE As on 1 August 2026 | 20y 1m | 21–32 yrs | Not eligible |
| SSC CGL As on 1 August 2026 | 20y 1m | 18–32 yrs | Eligible |
| SSC CHSL As on 1 January 2026 | 19y 6m | 18–27 yrs | Eligible |
| SSC GD As on 1 January 2026 | 19y 6m | 18–23 yrs | Eligible |
| RBI Grade B As on 1 January 2026 | 19y 6m | 21–30 yrs | Not eligible |
| IBPS PO As on 1 August 2026 | 20y 1m | 20–30 yrs | Eligible |
| UPSC CDS As on 1 January 2026 | 19y 6m | 19–24 yrs | Eligible |
| BPSC CCE As on 1 August 2026 | 20y 1m | 20–37 yrs | Eligible |
| CGPSC SSE As on 1 January 2026 | 19y 6m | 21–30 yrs | Not eligible |
| OPSC OCS As on 1 January 2025 | 18y 6m | 21–42 yrs | Not eligible |
Eligibility uses official cut-off dates from our exam database. Always cross-check with the latest notification PDF before applying.
Born in 2006 — SSC CHSL & MTS age bracket
Focus on SSC CHSL, MTS, GD, Steno, and RRB Group D. UPSC and RBI Grade B become available from 2027 onwards (age 21).
Age 18
SSC CHSL minimum (18)
Reached in 2024
Age 18
Legal adulthood
Reached in 2024
Age 21
UPSC CSE minimum (21)
Reached in 2027
Govt exam eligibility snapshot (born 2006, DOB 1 Jul 2006)
| Exam | Age on cut-off | General limit | General | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE | 20 years, 1 months | 21–32 yrs | No | No |
| SSC CGL | 20 years, 1 months | 18–32 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| SSC CHSL | 19 years, 6 months | 18–27 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| SSC GD | 19 years, 6 months | 18–23 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| RBI Grade B | 19 years, 6 months | 21–30 yrs | No | No |
| IBPS PO | 20 years, 1 months | 20–30 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| UPSC CDS | 19 years, 6 months | 19–24 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| BPSC CCE | 20 years, 1 months | 20–37 yrs | Yes | Yes |
| CGPSC SSE | 19 years, 6 months | 21–30 yrs | No | No |
| OPSC OCS | 18 years, 6 months | 21–42 yrs | No | No |
Snapshot uses 1 July 2006 as a mid-year example. Use the calculator above with your exact DOB.
Frequently asked questions
How old am I if I was born in 2006? +
If you were born in 2006, you are 19 or 20 years old in 2026, depending on whether your birthday has passed this year. Enter your exact day and month in the calculator above for a precise result in years, months, and days.
What is 2006 born age in 2026 in India? +
Someone born in 2006 is between 19 and 20 completed years old in India as of today. For government exams, age is counted on the notification's cut-off date — not today's date — so use the "Age as on" presets in our calculator.
What is 2006 to 2026 age? +
The simple year difference is 20 years. Exact age depends on your birth month and day: on 1 January 2026 you were 20–19 years old; on 1 August 2026 you were 20–19 years old.
Can someone born in 2006 apply for government exams in 2026? +
Focus on SSC CHSL, MTS, GD, Steno, and RRB Group D. UPSC and RBI Grade B become available from 2027 onwards (age 21). Use the eligibility table and calculator on this page — enter your real date of birth and pick the exam's official cut-off date for an accurate result.
How do I calculate age from date of birth born in 2006? +
Select your exact birth day and month (year 2006 is pre-filled), choose an "Age as on" date such as 1 August 2026 for UPSC/SSC or 1 January 2026 for RBI/RRB, then click Calculate. The tool uses the same rules as official government age reckoning.