Hey!!! For applying for UPSC IAS Exam candidate must be of 21 years and must not exceed 32

Upper Age Limit

General 32 Years

Other Backwards Castes (OBC) 32 Years with relaxation of 03 years = 35 years

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) 32 Years with relaxation of 05 Years = 37 years

Physically disabled candidates (Blind, Deaf-Mute, Orthopedic) 32 years with relaxation of 10 years = 42 years

Jammu & Kashmir Domicile
General = 37 years,
OBC = 40 Years,
SC/ST = 42 Years,
PH = 50 years

Disabled servicemen disabled from duty
General= 37 years
OBC = 38 Years
SC/ST = 40 Years


Number of Attempts

-There are 6 attempts for all applicants who are not in reserved category.

-There is no limit (No restriction ) for applicants who belongs to SC/ST category in short from age 21 to 37 they are allowed to give attempts.

-There are 9 attempts for all applicants who belong to OBC category.



Educational Qualification
The applicant must have completed his/her graduation in any stream from recognized State or central university approved by UGC.