UPSC Age Calculator
Check if you are eligible for the 2027 Civil Services Exam.
UPSC Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria (2027)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) defines specific age limits and attempt limits for the Civil Services Examination (CSE).
- General Category: 21 to 32 years (6 attempts)
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): 21 to 35 years (9 attempts)
- SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Tribes): 21 to 37 years (Unlimited attempts)
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 21 to 32 years (6 attempts)
The crucial date for calculating age is usually August 1st of the exam year.
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