Verify your exact age on SSC MTS official cut-off date and check SC/ST/OBC/PwD category relaxations.
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Under Government of India Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, standard age relaxations apply across major recruitment boards:
| Candidate Category | Standard Upper Age Relaxation | UPSC Attempt Limit | SSC Attempt Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | No Relaxation (Baseline Age) | 6 Attempts (till 32 yrs) | Unlimited till upper age limit |
| EWS (Economically Weaker) | No Age Relaxation (Fee & Cutoff Concession) | 6 Attempts (till 32 yrs) | Unlimited till upper age limit |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 Years | 9 Attempts (till 35 yrs) | Unlimited till 33/35 yrs |
| SC / ST | +5 Years | Unlimited Attempts (till 37 yrs) | Unlimited till 35/37 yrs |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | +10 Yrs (UR), +13 Yrs (OBC), +15 Yrs (SC/ST) | 9 Attempts (UR/OBC), Unlimited (SC/ST) | Unlimited till relaxed age |
If an exam notification specifies "Age as on 01-08-2025", you must not have turned older than the maximum age on August 1st, 2025, even if you are older when you sit for the exam.
No. Candidates belonging to the OBC Creamy Layer are treated as General/Unreserved candidates and do not receive the 3-year age relaxation or reservation benefits.
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