Age Limit Max 45

Government Jobs with Maximum Age Limit 45 Years
This page lists government job openings where the upper age limit is 45 years. An upper age
limit is the oldest a candidate can be, as on the notification’s cut-off date, to be eligible to
apply. A limit of 45 is on the higher side and is most common for senior or specialist posts —
roles like medical officers, professors and lecturers, scientific and technical specialists,
lateral-entry or deputation positions, and some state Public Service Commission (PSC) recruitments.
Entry-level clerical and constable posts rarely go this high; when they do, it is usually because of
age relaxation, not the base limit.
How the 45-Year Limit Applies by Category
The 45 years shown here is typically the General (unreserved) category limit. Reserved and
special categories almost always get additional relaxation on top of it, following the standard
central government norms:

OBC (Other Backward Classes): +3 years relaxation over the General limit.
SC/ST (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe): +5 years relaxation.
PwD (Persons with Disabilities): +10 years relaxation, sometimes combined with category
relaxation for PwD candidates who also belong to OBC/SC/ST.
Ex-servicemen: relaxation as per the recruiting department’s rules, often computed as
military service rendered plus 3 years.

These bands are the general Government of India convention. State governments and individual
recruiting bodies set their own rules, and some notifications cap total relaxation differently or
exclude certain categories — always check the specific notification.
Before You Apply
Age is calculated against the cut-off date stated in each notification, not the application date or
today’s date. The exact upper limit, category-wise relaxation, and any exceptions (for departmental
candidates, widows, or divorced/judicially separated women, for example) vary by post and by
recruiting authority. Treat the age limit shown against each listing below as a starting point, and
always confirm the final figure from the official notification PDF before applying.
FAQ
Does 45 years mean the limit for everyone?
No. 45 is usually the General category limit. OBC, SC/ST, PwD, and ex-servicemen candidates
typically get additional years added on top, per the recruiting body’s rules.
Is the age calculated from my date of birth as of today?
No. It is calculated as of the cut-off date fixed in that specific notification, which can be
months before or after the application closing date.
Do these relaxation rules apply to state government jobs too?
Central government bands (OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwD +10) are the common reference, but many states set
their own relaxation rules. Check the state or department notification for the exact figures.