Formula & Calculation Methodology
Exact Age = Cut-off Date − Date of Birth. Effective Max Age = General Max Age + Category Relaxation.
Age_{cutoff} = Date_{cutoff} - DOB
Verify your exact age on official recruitment cut-off dates (1st Aug / 1st July) for UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, Bank PO, and Railway exams with category relaxations and remaining attempt counter.
Exact Age = Cut-off Date − Date of Birth. Effective Max Age = General Max Age + Category Relaxation.
Age_{cutoff} = Date_{cutoff} - DOB
UPSC CSE 2026 | DOB: 15-May-2000 | Category: OBC (NCL) | Cutoff: 01-Aug-2026
UPSC calculates candidate age as of 1st August of the exam year. A candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 32 years (for General/EWS candidates).
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive 3 years of age relaxation, SC/ST candidates receive 5 years, and PwD candidates receive between 10 to 15 years relaxation depending on their category.