Question 1

What's my age?

Accepted Answer

Enter your date of birth in our free age calculator on the homepage. Select day, month, and year, then click Calculate My Age. You will instantly see your exact age in years, months, days, hours, and minutes — updated in real time.

Question 2

What is my age today?

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Your age today depends on your date of birth and whether your birthday has already occurred this year. Use our calculator — it uses today's date automatically and shows your current age down to the day.

Question 3

What is my present age?

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Present age means your chronological age as of right now. Subtract your birth date from today's date. Our calculator does this precisely, accounting for leap years and varying month lengths — no manual maths needed.

Question 4

What's my age now?

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To find your age right now, enter your full date of birth in the calculator above. The result updates in real time and also shows how many days remain until your next birthday.

Question 5

How do I find my age?

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The fastest way: enter your date of birth (day, month, year) in our calculator and click Calculate. You can also set a custom "Age as on" date — useful for government exam cut-off verification.

Question 6

How do I check my age?

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Select your birth day, month, and year, then click Calculate My Age. To check age on a specific date (e.g. 1 August 2026 for UPSC), use the "Age as on" field before calculating.

Question 7

Tell me my age

Accepted Answer

We cannot know your age without your date of birth. Enter your DOB in the calculator and you will get an instant, precise answer in years, months, and days.

Question 8

Know my age / Find my age / Count my age

Accepted Answer

All of these mean the same thing: calculate your chronological age from your date of birth. Our free tool handles leap years, partial months, and custom reference dates for exam eligibility.

Question 9

What is your age? / What is our age?

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"Your age" and "our age" are questions about someone else's or a group's age. Enter each person's date of birth separately in the calculator to get individual results. The tool works for any birth date.

Question 10

What is my actual age?

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Actual age (chronological age) is the number of full years, months, and days you have lived since birth. This is the legal standard used in India for exams, ID documents, and government schemes. Our calculator measures exactly this.

Question 11

What is my current age?

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Current age is your age as of today. Born before your birthday this year? You are one year older than if your birthday is still upcoming. Enter your exact DOB to remove all guesswork.

Question 12

What is the current age of someone / how do I find another person's age?

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To find anyone else's current age — a family member, a friend, or a public figure — you need their exact date of birth, then count the full years from that date to today. Our calculator does this for any DOB, not just your own: enter their day, month, and year of birth and you will instantly see their precise age in years, months, and days. If you only know the person's birth year, you will get an age range (for example, someone born in 2000 is 25 or 26 in 2026 depending on whether their birthday has passed). For exact age, the full date of birth is always required because two people born in the same year can differ by almost a full year in age.

Question 13

Is there an age calculator for 2026? / age calculator 2026

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Yes — WhatsMyAge.in is a live age calculator that always uses the current date, so in 2026 it automatically calculates your age as of today in 2026. You do not need a separate "2026 calculator": just enter your date of birth and it computes your exact age right now, in years, months, and days, along with how many days remain until your next birthday. You can also set a custom "Age as on" date — for example 1 January 2026 or a government exam cut-off date later in 2026 — to find exactly how old you will be on that specific day. Because the calculation runs in your browser using the real-time system date, the result is always accurate for the current year.

Question 14

Which age is going on now / what age is it now for me?

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This question usually means "what is my current/running age right now." Your running age is the age you are currently completing — for example, if you have turned 25 but not yet 26, you are 25 years old and "in your 26th year." Indian government exams and legal documents use your completed (chronological) age, i.e. 25 in this example, not the running year. Enter your date of birth in the calculator to see your exact completed age today, down to the day.

Question 15

Free age calculator by date of birth

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WhatsMyAge.in is a 100% free age calculator by date of birth. No signup, no ads blocking results, and your data never leaves your browser. Enter DOB, optionally set an "as on" date, and get instant results.

Question 16

Date of birth calculator / Date off birth calculator

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A date-of-birth calculator computes your age from your birth date. Enter day, month, and year — the tool calculates years, months, days lived, plus days until your next birthday.

Question 17

What's my DOB?

Accepted Answer

We calculate age FROM your date of birth — we cannot reverse-engineer your DOB from your age alone, because many people share the same age. If you know your age but not your exact birth date, check your Aadhaar, birth certificate, or school records.

Question 18

What would be the age / What is the age of?

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To find what the age would be on any date, enter the birth date and set the "Age as on" field to that target date. Example: age of someone born 1 January 1995 as of 1 August 2026 — enter both dates and calculate.

Question 19

How much age / How many age do I have?

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"How much age" and "how many age" are informal ways of asking your age. The answer is your chronological age in years (and optionally months and days). Use the calculator for a precise count.

Question 20

What is my age if born on 1/1/1995 (01-01-1995)?

Accepted Answer

If you were born on 1 January 1995, you are 31 years old in 2026 (turning 32 on 1 January 2026). For exam cut-offs that use 1 August 2026 (UPSC CSE), you would be 31 years and 7 months old on that date — still within the 32-year General limit.

Question 21

If I am 26 years old, what year was I born?

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If you are exactly 26 in 2026, you were likely born in 1999 or 2000 depending on whether your birthday has passed. Formula: birth year ≈ current year − age. For precision, enter your exact DOB in the calculator.

Question 22

If I am 39 years old, what year was I born?

Accepted Answer

At 39 years old in 2026, you were born in 1986 or 1987. Someone born in 1986 is at the upper edge for several exams (e.g. UPSC IES max 30 has long passed). Use exact DOB for eligibility checks.

Question 23

2009 born age in 2026 in India

Accepted Answer

Someone born in 2009 is 16 or 17 years old in 2026. At 17, you are below the minimum age for most government exams (typically 18–21). You become eligible for SSC CHSL (18+) once you turn 18.

Question 24

How old is someone born in 2007 today?

Accepted Answer

Born in 2007 → 18 or 19 years old in 2026. This is the legal adulthood threshold in India (voting, contracts, most exam minimums). Enter exact DOB for months and days precision.

Question 25

How old is someone born in 2000 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Born in 2000 → 25 or 26 years old in 2026. This birth year is well within limits for UPSC CSE (max 32 General), SSC CGL, banking, and most State PSC exams.

Question 26

Born in 1994 / 1996 / 1998 — how old am I for government exams?

Accepted Answer

We have dedicated born-in-year pages with live calculators, exam eligibility tables, and verified cut-off dates for birth years 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 — the years that matter most for Indian competitive exams.

Question 27

Age calculator by birth year (not full DOB)

Accepted Answer

If you only know your birth year, our born-in-year pages show the age range (e.g. 29–30 for 1996) and let you lock the year while entering day/month. For legal exam eligibility, you always need the exact date of birth.

Question 28

What is the age calendar / age chart for 2026 in India?

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An "age calendar 2026" is a chart showing how old you are in 2026 based on your birth year. Quick reference (if your birthday has already passed in 2026): born 2008 → 18, 2006 → 20, 2004 → 22, 2002 → 24, 2000 → 26, 1998 → 28, 1996 → 30, 1994 → 32, 1990 → 36, 1986 → 40. If your birthday is still upcoming this year, subtract 1. Open the born-in-year pages for an exact, day-accurate age chart and exam eligibility for each year.

Question 29

When will I be 59½ years old?

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59½ (59 years and 6 months) is significant for US retirement account rules. In India, the equivalent milestone is typically 60 years (senior citizen). Add 59 years and 6 months to your birth date: born 1 Jan 1967 → 59½ on 1 Jul 2026. Use our calculator with a custom "Age as on" date.

Question 30

How do I calculate my age manually?

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Manual method: (1) Subtract birth year from current year. (2) If your birthday has not occurred yet this year, subtract 1. (3) For months/days, count from last birthday to today. Our calculator automates all three steps including leap years.

Question 31

How can I find my age by a maths trick?

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Quick trick: 2026 − birth year = approximate age. Adjust −1 if birthday is upcoming. Example: born 2000, birthday passed → 26. Born 2000, birthday not yet → 25. For exam cut-off dates, always use exact DOB calculation.

Question 32

What's my age if I was born in a leap year (29 February)?

Accepted Answer

If born on 29 February, most Indian government notifications treat your birthday as 1 March in non-leap years (some use 28 February). Our calculator follows the standard approach: birthday on 28 Feb in common years, 29 Feb in leap years.

Question 33

What are the 4 types of age?

Accepted Answer

(1) Chronological — years since birth (legal standard, what we calculate). (2) Biological — physical health vs years lived. (3) Psychological — mental/emotional maturity. (4) Social — behaviour vs peers. Government exams use chronological age only.

Question 34

What age is a teenager?

Accepted Answer

A teenager is aged 13–19 (the "-teen" years). In India, 18 is legal adulthood — voting age, contractual capacity, and the threshold for most government job minimum ages.

Question 35

What is the legal age in India? (adulthood, voting, marriage, driving)

Accepted Answer

In India, 18 years is the age of majority under the Indian Majority Act, 1875 — the point at which you are legally an adult. Key age thresholds tied to this: (1) Voting — 18 years, lowered from 21 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988. (2) Contracts and signing legal documents — 18 years. (3) Driving — a learner's licence for a gearless two-wheeler up to 50cc can be obtained at 16, while a licence for a regular motorcycle or a light motor vehicle (car) requires 18. (4) Marriage — under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 the minimum legal age is 21 for men and 18 for women (a 2021 bill to raise women's age to 21 lapsed, so 18 remains the law as of 2026). (5) Government job eligibility — most entry-level posts open at 18, though some require a minimum of 21 (UPSC Civil Services, IES). Use our calculator with a custom "as on" date to check whether you cross any of these thresholds on a particular day.

Question 36

What is the senior citizen age in India?

Accepted Answer

60 years for most government benefits: income tax senior citizen slab, railway concessions, and many state schemes. Super senior citizen = 80+ years with additional tax benefits. Use our calculator to check if you qualify.

Question 37

How many days until my next birthday?

Accepted Answer

After calculating your age, the result card shows a live countdown: "Next birthday in X days." It updates automatically — no need to recalculate.

Question 38

How accurate is the age calculator?

Accepted Answer

Our calculator is precise to the day. It accounts for leap years (including 29 Feb births), months with 28/30/31 days, and custom reference dates. Results match standard government exam age-count methods.

Question 39

What is international age, and is it different from Indian age?

Accepted Answer

International age — the system used in India and almost everywhere in the world — counts your age as the number of completed years since the day you were born. You are 0 at birth and gain one year on each birthday. India has always used this method for legal documents, exams, and official purposes, so "Indian age" and "international age" are the same thing. The notable historical exception was South Korea, which until recently used a "Korean age" that made people 1–2 years older (you were 1 at birth and everyone aged up on 1 January). South Korea officially abolished that system and adopted international age on 28 June 2023. Our calculator uses the international (completed-years) method, which is exactly what Indian government exams and legal documents require.

Question 40

What is running age vs completed age?

Accepted Answer

Completed age is the number of full years you have actually lived — this is your chronological age and the only one that matters for Indian government exams, IDs, and legal documents. Running age refers to the year you are currently in: if you have completed 24 years but not yet 25, your completed age is 24 while your "running age" is 25 (you are in your 25th year). Some traditional or astrological contexts quote running age, which is why it can sound one year higher. Always use completed age for eligibility — our calculator shows your exact completed age in years, months, and days.

Question 41

How is age calculated for government exams in India?

Accepted Answer

Government exams use chronological age on a fixed cut-off date stated in the notification — e.g. "age must be below 32 years as on 1 August 2026" for UPSC CSE. Enter that date in our "Age as on" field to get exam-relevant age.

Question 42

What is the UP PCS / UPPCS / UPPSC age limit?

Accepted Answer

UP PCS (commonly typed as "UPPCS" and officially called UPPSC PCS — the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services exam) has an age limit of 21 to 40 years for the General category, calculated as on 1 July 2026. UP-domicile OBC, SC, and ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation, taking the upper limit to 45 years, and PwD candidates get 15 years (up to 55). There is no limit on the number of attempts — you can appear as many times as you like until you cross the upper age limit. OBC/reserved candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh are treated as General. Use the UPPSC calculator to check your exact eligibility against the 1 July cut-off.

Question 43

Is the age limit different for girls / female candidates?

Accepted Answer

For most central government exams — UPSC Civil Services, SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD), IBPS, SBI, and RRB — the age limit is exactly the same for men and women; relaxation depends on category (OBC/SC/ST/PwD/ex-servicemen), not gender. However, several State Public Service Commissions give women extra age relaxation. For example, in BPSC the upper limit is 40 years for general female candidates versus 37 for general males; RPSC RAS gives general women up to 45 years (5 years extra over men); and MPPSC allows general women up to 45 years for non-uniformed posts. These women-specific relaxations usually require domicile of that state. Always check the specific notification — our exam calculators let you pick category and see the exact limit that applies to you.

Question 44

Sarkari exam ke liye age limit kya hai? (age limit in Hindi)

Accepted Answer

Har sarkari (government) exam ki age limit alag hoti hai aur woh official notification ki cut-off date par count hoti hai. Aam taur par: UPSC/IAS ke liye 21-32 saal (General), SSC CGL/CHSL ke liye 18-27/30 saal, IBPS/SBI PO ke liye 20-30 saal, aur RRB NTPC ke liye 18-33 saal hoti hai. OBC ko aksar 3 saal aur SC/ST ko 5 saal ki chhoot (relaxation) milti hai. State PCS (jaise BPSC, UPPSC, RPSC, MPPSC) ki upper age limit 37-40 saal tak hoti hai. Apni exact age check karne ke liye, apni date of birth aur category daaliye — calculator turant bata dega ki aap eligible hain ya nahi.

Question 45

What is the age limit for railway / railways exams (RRB)?

Accepted Answer

Railway recruitment is done by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) and the age limit depends on the post. RRB NTPC (graduate and undergraduate posts) is generally 18-33 years for General as on the notification cut-off; RRB Group D (Level 1) is 18-36 years; RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) is 18-30 years; and RRB JE (Junior Engineer) is 18-36 years. Across all railway exams, OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation and SC/ST get 5 years, with further relaxation for PwD and ex-servicemen. Pick the specific railway exam in our calculator to see the exact age window and your eligibility.

Question 46

What is the RRB Technician age limit 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

Accepted Answer

RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 recruits 6,557 posts (Grade-III ITI + Grade-I Signal) with applications closing 29 July 2026. Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026 — not your application date. Grade-III (ITI): 18–30 years General, OBC 33, SC/ST 35, PwD 40. Grade-I Signal (diploma/degree): 18–33 years General, OBC 36, SC/ST 38, PwD 43. Qualification: 10th + ITI for Grade-III; B.Sc./Diploma for Signal. Selection: CBT → Document Verification → Medical. No attempt limit. Use our Grade-III or Grade-I calculator depending on your post.

Question 47

What is the DSSSB age limit 2026 (Advt. 03/2026)?

Accepted Answer

DSSSB Advt. 03/2026 offers 1,979 Delhi government posts (TGT, FSL, Fitter, DEO, Lift Operator, etc.) with applications from 16 June to 15 July 2026. Age is calculated as on 15 July 2026 (closing date). Most TGT/Group B posts: 18–30 years General. Post-wise limits differ — FSL posts often 18–27, Fitter/SSA up to 32, Lift Operator up to 37. Delhi-domiciled OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10/13/15 yrs on the post-specific maximum. Selection: Tier-I exam ± skill test → DV. Check your exact post code before using the calculator.

Question 48

What is the UPSSSC Auditor & Assistant Accountant age limit 2026?

Accepted Answer

UPSSSC Exam 14/2026 recruits 1,829 Auditor (Lekha Parikshak) and Assistant Accountant posts. Age: 21–40 years General as on 1 July 2026 (fixed — applications run 14 Jul–3 Aug 2026). UP-domicile OBC/SC/ST: up to 45 years; PwD: up to 55 years. Mandatory: valid PET-2025 score card + B.Com + O-Level computer qualification. This is subordinate accounts cadre (not UPPSC PCS). Selection: PET (done) → main written exam → document verification. Use our calculator with DOB and category for instant eligibility.

Question 49

Is IAS age limit the same as UPSC? (IAS / UPSC CSE)

Accepted Answer

Yes. The IAS (Indian Administrative Service) is recruited through the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), so the "IAS age limit" is exactly the UPSC CSE age limit: 21 to 32 years for the General category as on 1 August of the exam year. Relaxations apply — OBC up to 35 years (+3), SC/ST up to 37 years (+5), and PwD up to 42 years (+10). Attempts are also capped: 6 for General, 9 for OBC, and unlimited (until the age limit) for SC/ST. So whether you search for IAS or UPSC, the eligibility numbers are identical.

Question 50

What is an age cut-off date in government exams?

Accepted Answer

The cut-off date (age count date) is the reference date on which your age is measured for eligibility. It varies by exam: UPSC CSE uses 1 August, UPSC IES/CDS use 1 January, SSC exams often use 1 January or 1 August, banking uses 1 April. Always check the latest notification.

Question 51

What is age relaxation for OBC, SC/ST, and PwD?

Accepted Answer

Standard central government relaxations: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD +10 years on the upper age limit. Ex-servicemen and other categories may get additional benefits per notification. Relaxations are added to the General maximum age.

Question 52

What is the PwD age limit for UPSC?

Accepted Answer

PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates get 10 years relaxation on UPSC CSE upper age: maximum 42 years (vs 32 General) as on 1 August 2026. Minimum age remains 21. Verify disability certificate requirements in the official notification.

Question 53

What is CCE age limit? (BPSC Combined Competitive Exam)

Accepted Answer

BPSC CCE (Combined Competitive Examination) age limits for 2026: General 20–37 years, OBC 20–40 years, SC/ST 20–42 years (as on 1 August 2026). BPSC has no attempt limit — unlimited attempts within age limits.

Question 54

What is the PCS age limit (State Civil Services)?

Accepted Answer

PCS (Provincial/State Civil Services) age limits vary by state but are generally 21–40 years for General candidates, with +3 years for OBC and +5 years for SC/ST. For example, BPSC is 20–37 (General), while UPPSC, RPSC, and MPPSC allow up to 40 years. Most state PCS exams have no attempt limit.

Question 55

What is the Bank PO and Clerk age limit?

Accepted Answer

Bank PO (Probationary Officer) age limit is 20–30 years and Bank Clerk is 20–28 years for General candidates. OBC candidates get +3 years and SC/ST get +5 years. This covers IBPS PO/Clerk, SBI PO/Clerk, RBI Grade B, and RBI Assistant. PwD candidates get +10 years.

Question 56

What is the UPSC Assistant Commandant (AC) / CAPF age limit?

Accepted Answer

The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) age limit for 2026 is 20–25 years for General candidates, as on 1 August 2026. OBC candidates get +3 years (up to 28 years) and SC/ST candidates get +5 years (up to 30 years). Ex-servicemen also get relaxation up to 30 years.

Question 57

What is the age limit for Indian Engineering Services (IES/ESE)?

Accepted Answer

The UPSC IES/ESE (Indian Engineering Services) age limit is 21–30 years for General candidates as on 1 January 2026. OBC candidates can apply up to 33 years (+3) and SC/ST up to 35 years (+5). There is no attempt limit for IES/ESE. This is the main "age limit for engineering" government exam in India.

Question 58

What is the Bihar PSC / Rajasthan PSC / UP PSC / MP PSC age limit?

Accepted Answer

State PSC age limits (General category, 2026): BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) 20–37 years; RPSC RAS (Rajasthan) 21–40 (male) and up to 45 (female); UPPSC (UP) 21–40; MPPSC (MP) 21–40 (male) and 21–45 (female). Reserved categories and state-domiciled women receive further relaxation. Use the PCS calculator to check your exact state and category.

Question 59

What is the age limit for DSP, SDM, and other PCS posts?

Accepted Answer

DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police), SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), and similar posts are recruited through the State PCS exam (BPSC, UPPSC, RPSC, MPPSC, etc.), so they share the same age limit as that state's PCS — generally 21–40 years for General candidates. Note: uniformed posts like DSP sometimes have a lower upper age limit (e.g. 21–33 in some states). Always check the post-wise age in the official notification.

Question 60

What is the minimum age for PCS exams?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for most State PCS exams is 20–21 years as on the cut-off date. BPSC requires a minimum of 20 years, while UPPSC, RPSC, and MPPSC require 21 years. You must have attained this minimum age by the exam's official age count date.

Question 61

Does UPSC CDS have age relaxation for OBC or SC/ST?

Accepted Answer

No. UPSC CDS age limit is 19–24 years for ALL categories — no OBC, SC/ST, or PwD relaxation. This is unique among UPSC exams. Check our CDS calculator for exact birth-date window.

Question 62

Do SSC exams have attempt limits?

Accepted Answer

No. SSC exams (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO, Steno) have no attempt limits. You can appear unlimited times as long as you are within the age eligibility range for your category.

Question 63

How many UPSC CSE attempts are allowed?

Accepted Answer

General/EWS: 6 attempts. OBC: 9 attempts. SC/ST: unlimited attempts until upper age limit. An attempt counts only if you appear for at least one Prelims paper.

Question 64

What is the difference between age calculator and age limit page?

Accepted Answer

Age calculator pages let you enter your DOB and instantly check eligibility for a specific exam. Age limit pages show the full rules table (min/max by category, cut-off date, relaxations) without requiring your DOB — ideal for research before applying.

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