UPSC Age Limit Calculator
Use this tool to Calculate Your Age limit for UPSC Civil Services Exam based on your date of birth, reservation category & no of attempts
Summary
- UPSC Age Limit for General (Male/Female): 21 to 32 years
- UPSC Age Limit for OBC (All): 21 to 35 years
- UPSC Age Limit for SC/ST (All): 21 to 37 years
- UPSC Age Limit for PwBD (All): 21 to 42 years
- Number of Attempts Allowed (General): 6
- Number of Attempts Allowed (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD): 9
UPSC Civil Services Age Limit & Eligibility 2025
Overview of UPSC CSE Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian citizens only
- Age Range: 21–32 years (Gen), up to 35/37/42 with category relaxation
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Number of Attempts: 6 for General, 9 for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD
- Physical Standards: Specified for certain services (e.g., IPS)
Detailed Age Limit for UPSC Civil Services Exam
The minimum age to sit for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is 21 years. The maximum age limit varies by category:
| Category | Maximum Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2025) |
|---|---|
| General | 32 years |
| OBC | 35 years |
| SC / ST | 37 years |
| PwBD | 42 years |
Number of Attempts Allowed
- General: 6 attempts
- OBC/SC/ST/PwBD: 9 attempts
Age Relaxation Rules
- OBC: +3 years over Gen limit
- SC/ST: +5 years over Gen limit
- PwBD: +10 years over Gen limit
FAQs: UPSC Age Limit & Eligibility
What is the age limit for UPSC exam?
The UPSC CSE age limit varies by category:
- General: 21–32 years
- OBC: 21–35 years
- SC/ST: 21–37 years
- PwBD: 21–42 years
What is JPSC age limit for general category?
General category candidates must be between 21-32 years. EWS candidates follow the same age limit.
Is there extra age relaxation for women candidates?
No, women candidates in General/EBC/BC categories have upper age limit of 38 years – 3 years higher than general males.
Do ex-servicemen get special age relaxation?
Yes. Ex-servicemen are eligible for additional relaxation over and above their category limit:
- Permanent Commission: +3 years
- Short Service Commission & Others: +5 years
These relaxations are cumulative with any other applicable category relaxations.
Can PwBD candidates get multiple relaxations?
Yes. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) receive up to 10 years of age relaxation, which can be combined with:
- Category relaxation (General → OBC/SC/ST limits)
- Ex-servicemen relaxation (if also an ex-serviceman)
- Government employee relaxation (+5 years for service ≥3 years)
However, the total relaxation cannot exceed the statutory caps laid out in the UPSC notification.
