My birthday 24th January 1982

 

Thanks for sharing your birthdate — 24th January 1982. That makes you 43 years old as of now (April 2025).

Let’s break this down to help you find which government exams are still open to you 👇

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🧾 1. UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/etc.)

• Max Age:

  • General: 32 ❌

  • OBC: 35 ❌

  • SC/ST: 37 ❌

✅ Not eligible anymore for UPSC Civil Services.

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🧾 2. UPPSC (State PSC Exams - like PCS)

• Max Age:

  • General: 40 ❌

  • OBC/SC/ST (Uttar Pradesh domicile): 43 ✅

So if you belong to OBC/SC/ST and are a resident of Uttar Pradesh, you’re still eligible this year (2025).

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🧾 3. SSC Exams (like CGL, CHSL, etc.)

• Max Age:

  • Varies from 27 to 32

  • Even with age relaxation (OBC/SC/ST), the max is around 37–38 ❌

✅ Not eligible anymore for most SSC exams.

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🧾 4. Teaching Jobs (TET/CTET/KVS/NVS)

• ✅ There is no strict upper age limit for appearing in CTET or State TET exams.

• However, for government teaching jobs, age limits depend on the post:

  • Primary Teacher (PRT): up to 35–40

  • TGT/PGT: can go up to 40–45+ depending on state policies

So if you’re interested in teaching, this is a very viable option.

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🧾 5. Other Options Based on Age 40+

✅ Public Sector Jobs / PSUs:

• Most have strict limits, but contractual/experience-based roles may still be open.

✅ Banking/Insurance Sector (Scale II or Scale III Officers):

• If you have banking or finance experience, you may be eligible for officer roles.

✅ Clerical Jobs in Municipal/State Corporations:

• Some contractual or special category positions may allow 40+ candidates.

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🔎 Summary:

Exam/Job Type	Eligible?	Notes
UPPSC PCS	✅ Maybe	If you belong to OBC/SC/ST in UP
Teaching (TET/CTET)	✅ Yes	Good option; age-friendly
SSC, UPSC, Banks	❌ No	Crossed age limits for general recruitment