What is the crucial date for age calculation in TNPSC?

For most TNPSC recruitments, the crucial cutoff date is the 1st of July of the notification year.

Is there an upper age limit for BC, MBC, SC, and ST in TNPSC?

For candidates possessing minimum general educational qualification (10th/Degree) belonging to SC, ST, MBC/DC, BC, and BCM, there is generally No Maximum Age Limit for many TNPSC posts, subject to specific notification rules.

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TNPSC Age Calculator 2026 (வயது கால்குலேட்டர் & தகுதி சரிபார்ப்பு)

Calculate your exact age as of July 1, 2026 and check eligibility across General, BC, MBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories for Group 1, Group 2/2A, and Group 4 exams.

Cutoff Reference: July 1st

Includes: All Reservation Categories

Covers: Group 1, 2, 4 & Police

Check Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026 Recruitment Cutoff

Date of Birth (DOB):

Age As On (Recruitment Reference Date):

Community / Reservation Category:

Target Recruitment Examination:

24 Years, 5 Months, 12 Days

Calculated as of 01-July-2026

Eligible for TNPSC Group 4 & VAO Examination

Official TNPSC Age Limit Rules & Relaxation (2026)

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission determines age eligibility based on the candidate's age on the 1st of July of the recruitment year. Understanding official relaxations helps avoid disqualification during document verification.

TNPSC Group 4 & VAO Age Limits:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years (21 Years for VAO post)
• General (OC): Maximum 32 Years
• BC / BCM / MBC / DNC: Maximum 34 Years (No maximum limit if higher degree passed)
• SC / SC(A) / ST: Maximum 37 Years (No maximum limit if higher degree passed)
• Destitute Widows: Maximum 37 Years

Special Category Relaxations:

• Differently Abled (PwD): +10 Years relaxation over category upper limit
• Ex-Servicemen: Maximum 50 Years for Group 4 / Police; 55 Years for reserved categories
• Govt Employees: Applicable departmental relaxation as per Tamil Nadu state rules

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "No Maximum Age Limit" mean in TNPSC?

"No Maximum Age Limit" means that candidates belonging to BC, BCM, MBC/DC, SC, and ST who have passed higher educational qualifications (HSC, Diploma, Degree) than the minimum general educational qualification (SSLC) are eligible to apply up to 60 years of age (the age of superannuation).

How is exact age computed for TNPSC notifications?

TNPSC calculates age by taking the difference between your date of birth and July 1st of the notification year. If you turn 18 on July 2nd, you would be 1 day short of the minimum age limit for that recruitment cycle.

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