- Cut-off date
- 1 January 2027
Remember the relaxation
Most notices give extra years for reserved categories, for example 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC in central government jobs. Always check your own notice.
Age as on 1 January 2027: Calculator for Exam Forms
Enter your date of birth below to see your exact age as on 1 January 2027. If a notice says "age as on 1 January 2027", this is the age that decides whether you are within the limit.
Quick check for 1 January 2027
| To be at least | You must be |
|---|---|
| 18 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2009 |
| 21 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2006 |
| 25 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2002 |
| 27 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2000 |
| 30 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1997 |
| 32 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1995 |
| 35 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1992 |
| 40 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1987 |
Try your own numbers
Rates used: October–December 2026 where a government rate applies. Results are estimates.