{"id":778,"date":"2024-06-18T07:37:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=778"},"modified":"2024-06-18T08:25:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T08:25:13","slug":"how-many-attempts-for-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Attempts for UPSC"},"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\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#How_Many_Attempts_for_UPSC\" >How Many Attempts for UPSC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#General_Category\" >General Category<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#OBC_Other_Backward_Classes\" >OBC (Other Backward Classes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#SCST_Scheduled_CastesScheduled_Tribes\" >SC\/ST (Scheduled Castes\/Scheduled Tribes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#PwBD_Persons_with_Benchmark_Disability\" >PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#EWS_Economically_Weaker_Section\" >EWS (Economically Weaker Section)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#Additional_Considerations\" >Additional Considerations:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#Understanding_Attempts_and_Age_Criteria\" >Understanding Attempts and Age Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#Special_Considerations\" >Special Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/how-many-attempts-for-upsc\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>How Many Attempts for UPSC: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">The number of attempts allowed for candidates in the General Category to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is 6 attempts, up to the age of 32 years. This limit was increased from 4 attempts in 2014, when the maximum age limit was also raised to 32 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Each reservation category has specific criteria regarding the number of attempts, which are detailed in the official UPSC notification released annually in February.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Attempts_for_UPSC\"><\/span><strong>How Many Attempts for UPSC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is an overview of the number of attempts and upper age limits for various categories in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Category\"><\/span><strong>General Category<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 32 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Attempts:<\/strong> 6 attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OBC_Other_Backward_Classes\"><\/span><strong>OBC (Other Backward Classes)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 35 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Attempts:<\/strong> 9 attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SCST_Scheduled_CastesScheduled_Tribes\"><\/span><strong>SC\/ST (Scheduled Castes\/Scheduled Tribes)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 37 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Attempts:<\/strong> Unlimited attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PwBD_Persons_with_Benchmark_Disability\"><\/span><strong>PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> Varies; generally up to 42 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Attempts:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>General and OBC: 9 attempts<\/li>\n<li>SC\/ST: Unlimited attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EWS_Economically_Weaker_Section\"><\/span><strong>EWS (Economically Weaker Section)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 32 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Attempts:<\/strong> 6 attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Considerations\"><\/span><strong>Additional Considerations:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Calculation:<\/strong> The upper age limit for each category is determined as of August 1 of the examination year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Cases:<\/strong> Candidates from OBC, SC, or ST backgrounds may receive additional age relaxations based on specific criteria, such as being an ex-serviceman or having disabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Attempts_and_Age_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Attempts and Age Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>General Category:<\/strong> Candidates from the general category can make up to 6 attempts at the UPSC Civil Services Examination, provided they do so within the maximum age limit of 32 years as calculated on August 1 of the examination year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OBC Category:<\/strong> Aspiring candidates belonging to OBCs have a relaxation in both age and number of attempts. They can attempt the exam up to 9 times, with the upper age limit set at 35 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SC\/ST Category:<\/strong> SC and ST candidates enjoy the most relaxed eligibility criteria. They have unlimited attempts to clear the UPSC CSE, with the maximum age limit extended up to 37 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PwBD Category:<\/strong> Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are provided with additional relaxations. Depending on the disability category and severity, they can attempt the exam up to 9 times if they belong to the General or OBC category, while SC\/ST candidates in this category have unlimited attempts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EWS Category:<\/strong> Introduced recently, candidates from the Economically Weaker Sections have similar eligibility criteria to the General category, with a maximum age limit of 32 years and 6 attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Considerations\"><\/span><strong>Special Considerations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Relaxation:<\/strong> In certain circumstances, candidates may receive additional age relaxations. For instance, ex-servicemen and individuals affected by specific disabilities may have extended upper age limits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculation of Age:<\/strong> The upper age limit is calculated based on the candidate&#8217;s age as of August 1 of the examination year. It is important for aspirants to calculate their age correctly to determine their eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the number of attempts and the maximum age limit for the UPSC Civil Services Examination is important for aspirants planning their preparation strategy. It\u2019s essential to align one\u2019s study plan with these eligibility criteria to make the best use of available attempts. Candidates should also stay updated with any changes or notifications regarding these criteria from the UPSC to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<p>While the UPSC CSE presents a challenging opportunity, clarity on the number of attempts and age limits ensures that candidates can strategize effectively and maximize their chances of success in this prestigious examination.<\/p>\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\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> How Many Attempts for UPSC: The number of attempts allowed for candidates in the General Category to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is 6 attempts, up to the age of 32 years. This limit was increased from 4 attempts in 2014, when the maximum age limit was also raised to 32 years. 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