Every UP government exam sets a base age limit for General category candidates, then relaxes that upper limit for OBC, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and a few other categories. Working out your exact eligible age by hand means digging through the notification and doing the math yourself – this calculator does it instantly. Select your exam, category, and date of birth to check whether you’re within the eligible age window for UPPSC PCS, UP Police Constable, UPSSSC PET/Group C posts, or UP Teaching (D.El.Ed/TET-based) recruitment.
Age Relaxation Calculator
Check your maximum eligible age (with category relaxation applied) for major UP government exams
What Is Age Relaxation?
Age relaxation is the number of extra years added to the General category’s upper age limit for candidates belonging to specific categories – reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Ex-Servicemen, skilled sportspersons, and existing state government employees. It exists so that candidates who may have had a later start due to reservation-related or service-related circumstances aren’t shut out purely on account of age. The relaxation is always added on top of the General category’s maximum age, not the minimum.
UPPSC PCS Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | – | 40 years |
| OBC / SC / ST (UP) | +5 years | 45 years |
| UP State Govt. Employee | +5 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years | 45 years |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | +15 years | 55 years |
Minimum age for UPPSC PCS is 21 years, calculated as on 1 July of the exam year.
UP Police Constable Age Relaxation
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 – 25 years | 18 – 28 years |
| OBC / SC / ST | 18 – 30 years | 18 – 33 years |
These figures include the one-time 3-year age relaxation the UP government granted for the 2025-26 Constable recruitment cycle, on top of the standard limits. This relaxation was cycle-specific and may not automatically apply to future UP Police notifications – always check the current UPPRPB notification before relying on these numbers.
UPSSSC PET / Group C Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | – | 40 years |
| OBC (UP) | +3 years | 43 years |
| SC / ST (UP) | +5 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +3 years | 43 years |
| Skilled Sportsperson / UP Govt. Employee | +5 years | 45 years |
| PwD / Divyangjan | +15 years | 55 years |
Minimum age is 18 years, calculated as on 1 July of the PET exam year. Formal reservation and relaxation are applied at the individual Main Examination stage (Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, and so on) rather than at PET itself, so always cross-check exact figures against that specific post’s notification.
UP Teaching (D.El.Ed / TET-Based Posts) Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | – | 35 years |
| OBC (UP) | +3 years | 38 years |
| SC / ST (UP) | +5 years | 40 years |
| PwD | +10 years | 45 years |
These figures are indicative only. Age limits for teaching-linked posts vary considerably depending on the exact recruitment – D.El.Ed admission, UPTET, and a Super TET-based teacher recruitment can each carry different age rules. Always confirm against the specific post’s official notification before applying.
How to Use the Age Relaxation Calculator
- Select your exam from the dropdown – UPPSC PCS, UP Police Constable, UPSSSC PET/Group C, or UP Teaching.
- If you selected UP Police Constable, choose your gender, since the age limit differs for male and female candidates.
- Select your category – General/EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, or another category applicable to that exam.
- Enter your date of birth.
- Click “Check Eligibility” to instantly see your current age, the applicable age range for your category, and your maximum eligible date of birth.
Official Links
| Official Links | |
| Links | URL |
| UPPSC official website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| UPPRPB (UP Police Recruitment) official website | uppbpb.gov.in |
| UPSSSC official website | upsssc.gov.in |
| UP Teaching / D.El.Ed portal | updeled.gov.in |
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| UPPSC PCS Eligibility, Age Limit & Qualification | Click Here |
| UP Police Recruitment 2026 – Full Guide to Posts, Eligibility & Selection Process | Click here |
| UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 – Full Guide to PET, Exams, Eligibility & Selection Process | Click here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates in UP government exams?
It varies by exam. UPPSC PCS gives OBC candidates 5 years’ relaxation, while UPSSSC PET and UP Teaching posts typically give 3 years. Always check the relaxation table for your specific exam above.
2. Is age relaxation the same for SC and ST candidates?
Yes, across all four exams covered here, SC and ST candidates receive the same relaxation as each other, which is typically higher than the OBC relaxation.
3. Does age relaxation apply to the minimum age too?
No. Age relaxation is added only to the maximum (upper) age limit. The minimum age requirement stays the same for all categories.
4. Can I claim age relaxation without a category certificate?
No. You must hold a valid, current certificate issued by the competent authority for your category (caste certificate, disability certificate, discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen, and so on) to claim the relaxation when applying.
5. Do PwD and Ex-Servicemen relaxations add on top of category relaxation?
In most cases, yes – PwD or Ex-Servicemen relaxation can stack with your reserved-category relaxation if you belong to both, though the exact combined maximum depends on the specific exam’s rules. Confirm this against the official notification.
6. As on which date is my age calculated?
Most UP government exams calculate age as on 1 July of the exam year, though some notifications use a different cutoff date. Always check the specific notification for the exact reference date.