UPSC Age Calculator Tool
The UPSC age calculator is developed by Classic IAS Academy for aspirants to check their age eligibility for UPSC civil services examination. Check your age eligibility for UPSC civil services examination by using our online UPSC age calculator.
Note: UPSC calculates your age as of August 01 of the exam year.
UPSC Age Limit and Number of Attempts
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 21 Years | 32 Years | 6 |
| OBC | 21 Years | 35 Years | 9 |
| SC/STs | 21 Years | 37 years | Unlimited |
The General Category candidate appearing for the UPSC civil services examination has 6 attempts. And the minimum age limit for the general category is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 32 years.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) sets specific age for different categories. For OBC categories, the minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 35 years. In the case of attempts, an OBC candidate has 9 attempts.
The SC candidates appearing for the UPSC civil services examination have unlimited attempts till they reach the age of 37 years. The upper age limit for SC candidates is 37 years and the lower age limit is 21 years.
UPSC age limit for female: UPSC does not provide any specific relaxation for female candidates. However, there is age relaxation based on the category of female candidates:
To use our UPSC age calculator tool:
UPSC calculates the candidate’s age as of August 01 of the exam year. For example, if xyz intends to attempt UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, and turn 32 before August 01, 2024, then xyz is not eligible.
Appearance in the UPSC CSE preliminary exam counts as an attempt. However, only application submissions are not counted as attempts.