All SSC Exams Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification and Relaxation

The minimum qualification ranges from 10th pass to graduation: SSC MTS and SSC GD require Class 10, SSC CHSL requires 12th pass, and SSC CGL and SSC CPO require a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Age limits generally range from 18 to 32 years, depending on the exam and post, with CHSL and many CGL/MTS posts around 18–27 years, GD around 18–23 years, and CPO around 20–25 years, plus category-wise relaxations.

Yes, SSC provides age relaxation such as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10–15 years for eligible PwBD candidates depending on category, along with other relaxations for Ex-servicemen, Central Government employees, and certain women candidates as per notification.

Yes, 10th pass candidates can apply for SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and SSC GD Constable, provided they also satisfy the age limit, nationality and other conditions mentioned in the respective notifications.

Usually, candidates need to possess the required bachelor’s degree by the cut-off date mentioned in the notification; final-year students can apply only if they will obtain the degree before that date and can produce proof during document verification.