{"id":87488,"date":"2021-12-10T10:56:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T05:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=87488"},"modified":"2021-12-10T10:56:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T05:26:06","slug":"upsc-exam-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-exam-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Exam Eligibility- Overview, Exam Eligibility, Latest Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The UPSC Examination is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil servants of the Government of India, including IAS and IFS. The abbreviation as UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is India’s premier central recruiting agency for Group ‘A’ officers under the union government of Indian Government for Civil Services. Now, let\u2019s look into the UPSC Exam Eligibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepare for UPSC Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam Eligibility<\/strong> \u2013 Latest Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An extra chance in UPSC 2021 for the candidates who stayed away from their final shot at the civil services exams in 2020 has been consistently in the news. Recently, the Supreme court had allowed candidates to submit a representation before the Central government for what it termed as \u2018lenient view\u2019 over this appeal. However, the court denied sending any directions to the central government. \u201cWe are not expressing any opinion regarding resolution,\u201d the Court noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam Eligibility<\/strong> Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IAS Exam Age Limit<\/td>21 to 32 years<\/td><\/tr>
Educational Qualifications<\/td>Graduation from any recognised university<\/td><\/tr>
Nationality<\/td>Indian Citizens Only<\/td><\/tr>
Age Relaxation<\/td>As per the category (from the Latest Notification) mentioned below.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam Eligibility<\/strong> for Age Limit – Minimum and Maximum Age for IAS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam: Age Limit For Exam 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a Civil Services Exam, the Age Limit is decided as between 21 years to 32 years of an aspiring candidate as of 1st August 2021, i.e. must have been born not before 2nd August 1989 and not after 1st August 2000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam:  Age Limit for Exam 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before appearing in UPSC Exam or any civil services exams, the candidates must have attained the age of 21 years old but be less than 32 years of age as of 1st August 2022. The official notification will carry the details about the age for UPSC Exam 2022; thus, candidates applying for UPSC Exam should check the notification in detail while applying for it online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam Eligibility<\/strong> – Age Limit and Number of Attempts (before and after the relaxation by Government) are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/td> Age Limit Minimum (without relaxation)<\/td>Age Limit Maximum (without relaxation)<\/td>Age Limit – Upper Relaxation is given in the notification<\/td>Number of Attempts<\/td><\/tr>
General<\/td>21<\/td>32<\/td>32<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
OBC<\/td>21<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
SC\/ST<\/td>21<\/td>37<\/td>37<\/td>Unlimited (Up to the age limit)<\/td><\/tr>
Defense Services Personnel (Disabled)<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>35<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Ex-Servicemen<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>37<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
EWS <\/td>21<\/td>32<\/td>42<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UPSC Exam Eligibility<\/strong> – Nationality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For candidates aiming to rank IAS and IPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n