{"id":650,"date":"2024-07-01T06:50:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T06:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=650"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:09:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T09:09:11","slug":"upsc-age-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#UPSC_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Latest_Update\" >UPSC Eligibility \u2013 Latest Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#UPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_Overview\" >UPSC Eligibility Criteria Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#UPSC_Age_Limit_%E2%80%93_Minimum_and_Maximum_Age_for_IAS\" >UPSC Age Limit \u2013 Minimum and Maximum Age for IAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#UPSC_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Age_Relaxation_Number_of_Attempts\" >UPSC Eligibility \u2013 Age Relaxation &amp; Number of Attempts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#UPSC_Eligibility-_Educational_Qualification\" >UPSC Eligibility- Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#UPSC_Eligibility-_Nationality\" >UPSC Eligibility- Nationality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/#Highlights_of_UPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_for_IAS_Exam\" >Highlights of UPSC Eligibility Criteria for IAS Exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>UPSC Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria are important rules you need to know before applying for the IAS exam. They tell you the age you must be and the qualifications you need to have to be eligible for the exam. The Union Public Service Commission sets these rules.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They make sure that everyone applying for the exam meets certain standards. It is important to understand these criteria so you can see if you qualify for the exam. If you don&#8217;t meet these requirements, you might not be able to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Latest_Update\"><\/span><b>UPSC Eligibility \u2013 Latest Update<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC 2024 Notification was released on February 14, 2024. Here, you&#8217;ll learn all about UPSC eligibility and whether you meet the requirements to take the UPSC exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_Overview\"><\/span><b>UPSC Eligibility Criteria Overview<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here is the overview UPSC Eligibility Criteria:<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS Exam Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 to 32 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per category (mentioned below)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian citizens only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Age_Limit_%E2%80%93_Minimum_and_Maximum_Age_for_IAS\"><\/span><b>UPSC Age Limit \u2013 Minimum and Maximum Age for IAS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Services Age Limit is an essential factor in the eligibility criteria. Therefore, candidates applying for the UPSC Exam should check the age for IAS exam before filling the online application form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Eligibility_%E2%80%93_Age_Relaxation_Number_of_Attempts\"><\/span><b>UPSC Eligibility \u2013 Age Relaxation &amp; Number of Attempts<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UPSC Age Limit &#8211; Upper Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Attempts<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited (Up to age limit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabled Defence Services Personnel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ex-Servicemen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persons with Benchmark Disability &#8211; EWS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These details outline the maximum age limit and the number of attempts permitted for various categories of candidates aspiring to appear for the IAS exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For details on the physically handicapped category, please refer to the images below:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b><b>Note:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to IAS Eligibility for Defence Servicemen, individuals disabled during operations in hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area, and subsequently released, receive special age relaxation for Civil Services.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ECOs\/SSCOs (Emergency Commissioned Officers\/Short Service Commissioned Officers) who have completed an initial period of 5 years of Military Service as of August 1, 2024, there is a five-year age relaxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This relaxation applies to those whose assignment has been extended beyond five years, and for whom the Ministry of Defense issues a certificate indicating their eligibility for civil employment. They will be released on three months&#8217; notice upon selection following an offer of appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Eligibility-_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span><b>UPSC Eligibility- Educational Qualification<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The various academic requirements as per the IAS Eligibility Criteria are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum qualification for UPSC exam: The candidate must hold a degree from a government-recognised University or possess an equivalent qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who are in their final year or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the UPSC preliminary Examination. All such candidates who are likely to appear for IAS exams must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with the application for the main IAS examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates having professional and technical qualifications recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical students who have passed the final year of MBBS, but are yet to complete their internship also have eligibility for IAS. Along with the Main Examination application, a certificate of course completion (including internship) from the concerned authority of the University\/Institution has to be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Eligibility-_Nationality\"><\/span><b>UPSC Eligibility- Nationality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IAS and IPS:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate must be a citizen of India<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All other Services:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate must be either:-<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A citizen of India, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A subject of Nepal, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A subject of Bhutan, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle in India permanently, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire and Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Point to Note: A person belonging to categories (2), (3) and (4) are not eligible for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_UPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_for_IAS_Exam\"><\/span><b>Highlights of UPSC Eligibility Criteria for IAS Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, a person of Indian origin, or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet settled in India before 1st January 1962.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education Qualification: Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognised University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Category-wise UPSC CSE age limit, relaxation, and maximum attempts:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category &amp; EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically Disabled: 32 years + 10 years; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gen\/OBC\/Person with Benchmark Disability(EWS category<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)- 9 attempts &amp; SC\/ST unlimited attempts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jammu &amp; Kashmir Domicile: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC\/ST); Number of attempts depends on the reserved category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabled and discharged Defence service personnel: 32 years + 3 years + (3 years, if Gen\/OBC OR 5 years, if SC\/ST)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ex-Servicemen Commission Officer: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC\/ST)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> UPSC Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria:\u00a0 The UPSC Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria are important rules you need to know before applying for the IAS exam. 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