- Cut-off date
- 1 January 2028
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 2028: Calculator for Exam Forms
Enter your date of birth below to see your exact age as on 1 January 2028. If a notice says "age as on 1 January 2028", this is the age that decides whether you are within the limit.
Quick check for 1 January 2028
| To be at least | You must be |
|---|---|
| 18 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2010 |
| 21 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2007 |
| 25 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2003 |
| 27 years | born on or before 1 Jan 2001 |
| 30 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1998 |
| 32 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1996 |
| 35 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1993 |
| 40 years | born on or before 1 Jan 1988 |
Try your own numbers
Rates used: October–December 2026 where a government rate applies. Results are estimates.