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Government Job Eligibility Checker

Instantly check your eligibility for top government exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways.

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Check Your Eligibility for Government Exams (2025 Edition)

One of the biggest hurdles for government job aspirants is understanding the complex eligibility criteria. With varying age limits, educational qualifications, and category-based relaxations, it's easy to get confused. Our Universal Eligibility Checker solves this by instantly matching your profile against the latest requirements for UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL/CHSL, IBPS PO/Clerk, RRB NTPC, and more.

Key Factors That Determine Eligibility

Age Limit & Relaxation

Every exam has a specific age bracket (e.g., 21-32 years). However, significant relaxations exist: +3 years for OBC and +5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Educational Qualifications

While most officer-level jobs require a Bachelor's Degree, many popular exams like SSC CHSL and MTS are open to 12th Pass and 10th Pass candidates respectively.

Number of Attempts

UPSC and some state PSCs cap the number of attempts (e.g., 6 for General category). Banking and SSC exams typically have no attempt limit as long as you are within the age limit.

Popular Exam Eligibility at a Glance

  • UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS): Degree in any stream. Age: 21-32. Attempts: 6 (General), 9 (OBC), Unlimited (SC/ST).
  • SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level): Bachelor's Degree. Age: 18-32 (post-wise variance). No attempt limit.
  • IBPS PO (Probationary Officer): Bachelor's Degree. Age: 20-30. No attempt limit.
  • RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories): 12th Pass (Undergraduate posts) or Degree (Graduate posts). Age: 18-33.

Important Disclaimer

Eligibility criteria can change with official notifications. While we update our database regularly, always verify the specific details in the official exam notification before applying. Criteria like "Crucial Date for Age Calculation" are vital and vary annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can final year students apply for UPSC/SSC?

Yes, final year students can apply provisionally. However, you must produce proof of passing the degree exam before a specific date mentioned in the notification (usually the Main exam or Interview stage).

Is there any minimum percentage required?

For UPSC and SSC CGL, there is usually no minimum percentage requirement; just passing is enough. However, Banking exams (like RBI Grade B) and some technical posts may require 60% aggregate.

How is age relaxation calculated?

It is added to the upper age limit. If the general limit is 30 years, an OBC candidate (eligible for +3 years) can apply until age 33.

Does distance education degree count?

Yes, degrees from UGC-recognized open universities (like IGNOU) are fully valid for all central government jobs, including UPSC.

I have a gap in my education. Am I eligible?

Yes, gap years do not affect eligibility for government exams. You only need to meet the age and qualification criteria.

Are EWS candidates eligible for age relaxation?

Currently, the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota provides 10% reservation in vacancies but typically does not offer age relaxation in central government exams, unlike OBC/SC/ST.