{"id":2641,"date":"2025-09-30T13:05:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T07:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:23:36","slug":"uppsc-age-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025, General, OBC, SC\/ST, Ex-Service Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_Age_Limit_Overview\">UPPSC Age Limit Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_2025_Age_Limit_Eligibility_Criteria\">UPPSC 2025 Age Limit Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_PCS_2025_Age_Limit\">UPPSC PCS 2025 Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_2025_Age_Relaxation_for_Different_Categories\">UPPSC 2025 Age Relaxation for Different Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_General\">UPPSC Age Limit for General<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_SC_Category_2025\">UPPSC Age Limit for SC Category 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_ST_Category_2025\">UPPSC Age Limit for ST Category 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_OBC_Category_2025\">UPPSC Age Limit for OBC Category 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-age-limit\/#UPPSC_Age_Limit_Additional_Age_Relaxations_and_Special_Cases_2025\">UPPSC Age Limit, Additional Age Relaxations, and Special Cases 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025<\/strong>: The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uppsc.up.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducts the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) examination every year to recruit candidates for various administrative positions within the state. Before applying, candidates must check the eligibility conditions, especially the <\/span><b>UPPSC age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which remains a crucial factor in determining one\u2019s eligibility for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide provides clear, category-wise details of the UPPSC age limit, covering general, SC, ST, and OBC categories, along with applicable relaxations as per the latest official guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2642\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Age-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Age-1.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Age-1.jpg?w=323&amp;ssl=1 323w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPPSC Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_Age_Limit_Overview\"><\/span><b>UPPSC Age Limit Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025: <\/strong>The <\/span><b>UPPSC age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines the minimum and maximum age within which candidates are eligible to apply for the PCS exam. The commission prescribes different age limits for different categories to ensure fair representation. Detailed UPPSC age limit Overview is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 UPPSC Age Limit Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Relaxation Category-wise<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-40 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No age relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit for General Female<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-40 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years of relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit SC (Scheduled Caste)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years of relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit ST (Scheduled Tribe)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years of relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit PwD (Persons with Disabilities)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-55 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 years of relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Age Limit Ex-Servicemen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years of relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the latest UPPSC notification 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum age<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum age<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This age calculation is made based on a cut-off date mentioned in the official advertisement every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1365&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPPSC Notification 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_2025_Age_Limit_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>UPPSC 2025 Age Limit Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspiring candidates for the UPPSC exam 2025 need to be aware of the Age limit eligibility criteria. These <strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025\u00a0<\/strong> criteria include the following points:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0\u00a0UPPSC 2025 Age Limit Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPPSC Age Limit 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must fall within the specified age range to be eligible, which is 21 to 40 years.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPPSC Educational Qualification 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants are required to have the necessary academic qualifications, which typically include a bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s degree.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPPSC Nationality 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates need to be Indian citizens.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPPSC Physical Standards<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain posts may have specific physical standards that candidates must meet to qualify.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPPSC Maximum Attempts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the maximum number of attempts allowed in the <\/span><b>UPPSC PSC Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, UPPSC has not placed any limitations on the frequency of exam attempts. Until they meet the remaining requirements for UPPSC PSC eligibility, candidates may retake the exam.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=374&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPPSC Question Paper<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_PCS_2025_Age_Limit\"><\/span><b>UPPSC PCS 2025 Age Limit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2644\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Age-3.jpg?resize=300%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Age-3.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Age-3.jpg?w=389&amp;ssl=1 389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025: <\/strong>The age limit for applying to the UPPSC exam 2025 is between 21 and 40 years. However, physically handicapped candidates are eligible if they are between 21 and 55 years old. Refer to the table below for detailed age limits:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UP PCS Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General, OBC, SC, ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 to 40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically Handicapped<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 to 55 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_2025_Age_Relaxation_for_Different_Categories\"><\/span><b>UPPSC 2025 Age Relaxation for Different Categories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students registering for the <\/span><b>UPPSC PCS 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0exam who fall into separate categories, there will be a relaxation of the upper age limit. View the <strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025 and<\/strong>\u00a0relaxations per category shared below.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category-Wise Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ex-Army Personnel\/Short Service Commission Officers\/Group-B Posts for Commissioned Officers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically Handicapped<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled Players<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Government Employees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_General\"><\/span><b>UPPSC Age Limit for General<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The age limit for the General (Unreserved) category in the UPPSC PCS (Provincial Civil Services) examination is 21 to 40 years as of July 1, 2025. This means candidates must be born not earlier than July 2, 1985, and not later than July 1, 2004. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories (e.g., 5 years for OBC, 15 years for SC\/ST from Uttar Pradesh), but the standard limit for General candidates remains unchanged for the 2025 cycle. For the most up-to-date details, refer to the official UPPSC notification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_SC_Category_2025\"><\/span><b>UPPSC Age Limit for SC Category 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025: <\/strong>Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste category receive a relaxation of up to <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the upper age limit. This means the <\/span><b>UPPSC age limit for SC 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> candidates extends from <\/span><b>21 years to 45 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=535&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPPSC Mains Preparation Strategy<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_ST_Category_2025\"><\/span><b>UPPSC Age Limit for ST Category 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025: <\/strong>The <\/span><b>UPPSC age limit for ST<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Scheduled Tribes) 2025 candidates is identical to that for SC candidates. ST candidates can apply for the PCS exam between <\/span><b>21 years to 45 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_Age_Limit_for_OBC_Category_2025\"><\/span><b>UPPSC Age Limit for OBC Category 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates from the Other Backwards Classes benefit from a <\/span><b>3-year age relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This sets the <\/span><b>UPPSC age limit for OBC 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> candidates from <\/span><b>21 years to 43 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC candidates should ensure that they fall within the Non-Creamy Layer to be eligible for the relaxation. The certificate should be issued by a competent district authority and must mention the Non-Creamy Layer status explicitly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPSC_Age_Limit_Additional_Age_Relaxations_and_Special_Cases_2025\"><\/span><b>UPPSC Age Limit, Additional Age Relaxations, and Special Cases 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the <strong>UPPSC Age Limit Category Wise 2025 <\/strong>\u00a0relaxations, UPPSC allows certain other groups to claim extra age benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Persons with Disabilities (PwD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eligible for a relaxation of up to <\/span><b>15 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making the maximum age <\/span><b>55 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ex-Servicemen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Get an extension of <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beyond the standard upper age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State Government Employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employees serving in substantive posts under the Uttar Pradesh government receive a <\/span><b>5-year relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These relaxations operate within the legal framework set by the state and central government for public employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPPCS Mains 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/qep-uppsc-mains-batch24-premium?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=courses_listing&amp;utm_campaign=courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPPCS coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enrol now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPPSC age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves as a vital eligibility parameter for the PCS exam. The commission\u2019s category-wise age relaxations enable a fair opportunity for aspirants from different social and professional backgrounds. Candidates must verify the latest age limits and cut-off dates from the official UPPSC notification before submitting applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UPPSC Age Limit FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-2646 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2646{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2646 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2646{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2646.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2646.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2646.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2646.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2646.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1745495336\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2646\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2646\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26460\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26460\" aria-controls=\"collapse26460\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the general UPPSC age limit for PCS exams?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse26460\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2646\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26460\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The minimum age is <\/span><b>21 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and the maximum is <\/span><b>40 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for unreserved candidates.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26461\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26461\" aria-controls=\"collapse26461\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the UPPSC age limit for SC candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26461\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2646\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26461\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Scheduled Caste candidates can apply between <\/span><b>21 years to 45 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26462\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26462\" aria-controls=\"collapse26462\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there any relaxation in UPPSC age limit for OBC candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26462\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2646\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26462\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, OBC candidates get a <\/span><b>3-year relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. So the upper age is <\/span><b>43 years<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26463\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26463\" aria-controls=\"collapse26463\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How much is the age relaxation for ST candidates in UPPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26463\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2646\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26463\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scheduled Tribe candidates have a relaxation of <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with the maximum age being <\/span><b>45 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26464\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26464\" aria-controls=\"collapse26464\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can PwD candidates apply for UPPSC exams beyond 45 years?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26464\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2646\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26464\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, PwD candidates can apply up to <\/span><b>55 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of age.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get complete details on UPPSC Age Limit 2025, including category-wise eligibility for General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD &#038; Ex-Servicemen. 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