UPSC Age Limit Calculator 2025
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Eligibility Result
Age Calculation Date
UPSC calculates age as on 1st August of the examination year. For UPSC 2025, your age will be calculated as on 1st August 2025.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree from any recognized university. Final year students can also apply.
Number of Attempts
General: 6 attempts, OBC: 9 attempts, SC/ST: Unlimited until age limit
UPSC Age Limit & Attempts 2025
| Category | Upper Age Limit | Number of Attempts | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 32 years | 6 attempts | No relaxation |
| EWS | 32 years | 6 attempts | No relaxation |
| OBC | 35 years | 9 attempts | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 37 years | Unlimited | 5 years |
| PwBD (General) | 42 years | 9 attempts | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 45 years | 9 attempts | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 47 years | Unlimited | 15 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
The UPSC age limit for general category candidates is 32 years as on 1st August of the examination year. They are allowed 6 attempts at the Civil Services Examination.
OBC candidates get 3 years of age relaxation in UPSC. This means the maximum age limit for OBC is 35 years instead of 32 years for general category.
No, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for SC/ST candidates as long as they are within the upper age limit of 37 years.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates get 10 years of age relaxation. So the age limit is 42 years for general-PwBD, 45 years for OBC-PwBD, and 47 years for SC/ST-PwBD.
