{"id":242018,"date":"2026-04-09T10:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=242018"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:16:57","slug":"ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Eligible for SSC CGL 2026? Check with FREE Live Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/#What_is_the_SSC_CGL_Eligibility_Tool_and_how_can_it_help_you_check_your_eligibility\" >What is the SSC CGL Eligibility Tool and how can it help you check your eligibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_Age_Limit\" >What is SSC CGL Age Limit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_Educational_Qualification_2026\" >What is&nbsp;SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_Nationality_2026\" >What is SSC CGL Nationality 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/#What_are_SSC_CGL_number_of_attempts\" >What are&nbsp;SSC CGL number of attempts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-eligibility-check-tool\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2026 notification soon, opening the door to thousands of vacancies in various Group B and Group C posts across central government departments. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for this exam, but only those who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can move ahead in the recruitment process. That is why checking your eligibility before starting your preparation is one of the most important first steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have provided an SSC CGL Eligibility Tool to help candidates quickly check whether they are eligible to apply for the exam. Along with the tool, you will also find all the important eligibility details such as age limit, educational qualification, age relaxation, and nationality criteria based on the latest official notification. This will help you avoid confusion and ensure that you are preparing for the exam with complete clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-ssc-cgl-eligibility-tool-and-how-can-it-help-you-check-your-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SSC_CGL_Eligibility_Tool_and_how_can_it_help_you_check_your_eligibility\"><\/span>What is the SSC CGL Eligibility Tool and how can it help you check your eligibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-eligibility\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Eligibility Tool<\/a> is a simple and helpful calculator that allows candidates to quickly check whether they meet the required criteria for the exam. By entering basic details such as date of birth, educational qualification, category, and nationality, candidates can instantly know if they are eligible to apply for SSC CGL 2026. 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Users are advised to confirm the updated eligibility criteria from the latest official notification before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/free-quizzes-for-ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC Quizzes Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_Age_Limit\"><\/span>What is SSC CGL Age Limit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL age limit 2026 is 18-27 years, 18-30 years, 18-30 years, and 18-32 years, depending on the post. The reference dates for calculating age will be published along with the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL 2026 Notification<\/a>. For reference, previous cycle&#8217;s age limits are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Date of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(i)<\/td><td>18\u201327 years<\/td><td>Born between&nbsp;<strong>02-08-1998<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>01-08-2007<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(ii)<\/td><td>20\u201330 years<\/td><td>Born between&nbsp;<strong>02-08-1995<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>01-08-2005<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(iii)<\/td><td>18\u201330 years<\/td><td>Born between&nbsp;<strong>02-08-1995<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>01-08-2007<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(iv)<\/td><td>18\u201332 years<\/td><td>Born between&nbsp;<strong>02-08-1993<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>01-08-2007<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>SSC CGL Group B Posts Wise Age Limit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Group B post-wise age limit varies for different posts and departments. The details of the SSC CGL Group B post-wise age limit are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Name of Post<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Ministry\/Department\/Office\/Cadre<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Intelligence Bureau<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant \/ Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Ministries\/Departments\/Organizations<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector (Central Excise)<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector (Preventive Officer)<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector (Examiner)<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Enforcement Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector Posts<\/strong><\/td><td>Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Executive Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Research Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Divisional Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under C&amp;AG<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub-Inspector\/ Junior Intelligence Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Junior Statistical Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Statistics &amp; Programme Implementation<\/td><td>18-32 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Secretariat Service<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Bureau of Investigation<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Railways<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of External Affairs<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer<\/strong><\/td><td>AFHQ<\/td><td>20-30 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is SSC CGL Group C Posts Wise Age Limit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Group C post-wise age limit varies for different posts and departments. The details of the SSC CGL Group C post-wise age limit are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Name of Post<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Ministry\/Department\/Office\/Cadre<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auditor<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under C&amp;AG<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auditor<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under CGDA<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Auditor<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Ministries\/Departments<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Offices under C&amp;AG<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Controller General of Accounts<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountant\/ Junior Accountant<\/strong><\/td><td>Other Ministries\/Departments<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Postal Assistant\/ Sorting Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Senior Secretariat Assistant\/ Upper Division Clerks<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Govt. Offices\/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Senior Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>CBDT<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Assistant<\/strong><\/td><td>CBIC<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sub-Inspector<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance<\/td><td>18-27 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inspector of Income Tax<\/strong><\/td><td>CBDT<\/td><td>18-30 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>SSC CGL Age Limit Criteria?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL age limit is provided for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. The details of age relaxation are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Category<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For OBC<\/td><td>3 years (18 to 35 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For ST\/SC<\/td><td>5 years (18 to 37 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For PH+Gen<\/td><td>10 years (18 to 42 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For PH + OBC<\/td><td>13 years (18 to 45 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For PH + SC\/ST<\/td><td>15 years (18 to 47 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (Gen)<\/td><td>3 years (18 to 35 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (OBC)<\/td><td>6 years (18 to 38 Years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL Age Limit For Ex-Servicemen (SC\/ST)<\/td><td>8 years (18 to 40 Years)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-result\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out SSC CGL Tier 2 Result<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_Educational_Qualification_2026\"><\/span>What is<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL 2026 educational qualification is a bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university, with specific posts like JSO and Statistical Investigator requiring Mathematics or Statistics. The specific educational requirements for each post in&nbsp;SSC CGL Exam&nbsp;are provided in the table below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)<\/strong><\/td><td>A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12th.<br>OR<br>A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Statistical Investigator Grade-II<\/strong><\/td><td>-A bachelor&#8217;s degree from an approved institution or institute in any field, including statistics.<br>-Statistics must have been a subject for the candidates during the three years of their graduate course.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Essential qualification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any field from an accredited university, or an equivalent qualification.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Candidates must also meet certain SSC CGL minimum educational qualifications by 1st August 2025 (as per previous year&#8217;s cycle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is<strong>&nbsp;SSC CGL Eligibility 12th Percentage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) position, candidates must have scored at least 60% in Mathematics in 12th grade. For other posts, the 12th percentage does not play a major role in eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>SSC CGL Eligibility Graduation Percentage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL eligibility does not require a specific graduation or 12th percentage for most posts, except for JSO, which needs 60% in Maths in Class 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_Nationality_2026\"><\/span>What is SSC CGL Nationality 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL 2026 nationality criteria is that the candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific conditions if from Nepal, Bhutan, or are persons of Indian origin from select countries, with a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India. A candidate must meet one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Eligible Candidates<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Additional Requirement<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizen of India<\/td><td>No additional requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizen of Nepal<\/td><td>Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizen of Bhutan<\/td><td>Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Person of Indian origin who has migrated from: Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India<\/td><td>Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_SSC_CGL_number_of_attempts\"><\/span>What are<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>SSC CGL number of attempts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-number-of-attempts\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Number of Attempts<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>has no fixed limit but candidates can apply until they reach the maximum age limit. However, for certain posts, the indicative maximum attempts are: General \u2013 14, OBC \u2013 17, SC\/ST \u2013 19, PwBD (UR) \u2013 24, PwBD (OBC) \u2013 27, and PwBD (SC\/ST) \u2013 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Post<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Number of Attempts<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>14&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD (Unreserved)<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD (OBC)&nbsp;<\/td><td>27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD (SC\/ST)&nbsp;<\/td><td>29<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-etsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore All SSC CGL Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775708825410\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. What is the SSC CGL Eligibility Tool?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The SSC CGL Eligibility Tool is an online calculator that helps candidates check whether they meet the basic eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2026 based on age, qualification, category, and other details.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775708837169\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. How does the SSC CGL Eligibility Tool work?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The tool asks for details like date of birth, educational qualification, category, and nationality, then compares them with the official rules set by the Staff Selection Commission to show your eligibility status instantly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775708843550\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification for SSC CGL 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates must have a bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university. Some posts like JSO and Statistical Investigator have additional subject-specific requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775708850252\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The age limit generally ranges from 18 to 27 years, 20 to 30 years, or up to 32 years depending on the post. Age relaxation is also available for reserved categories.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775708856952\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. Can 12th marks affect SSC CGL eligibility?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For most posts, 12th marks do not matter. 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