I am 17 years old and will turn 18 in October. Can I apply for SSC GD in August?

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    Mohd Arshan | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    The age limit for applying in SSC GD (Staff Selection Commission General Duty) Constable Exam commonly is *18 years*. 
     
     If the application process is in *August* and you are turning *18 in October* you will *not be allowed* to apply unless you are already 18 at the time of the application. The SSC expect a candidate to be at least 18 years old as of the cutover date stated on the notice that we release for a given year for the respective examination. 
     
     If you are interested in applying then you would have to wait the next recruitment cycle after your eighteenth birthday. From time to time always check the

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