{"id":5271,"date":"2025-09-22T17:32:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=5271"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:28:25","slug":"uppsc-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"UPPSC Eligibility 2025, Age Limit, Qualification, Criteria, Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Eligibility 2025: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Eligibility 2025 requires candidates to be <\/span><b>Indian nationals and between 21 to 40 years of age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A minimum educational qualification of a Bachelor&#8217;s degree. Specific physical standards and educational qualifications may apply for certain posts, such as a Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s degree in a relevant field, or specific physical requirements for positions like Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-question-paper-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Question Paper<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPPSC Eligibility 2025 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) exam for recruitment to various administrative posts in Uttar Pradesh. The exam consists of three stages: Prelims (objective), Mains (descriptive), and Interview. Detailed UPPSC Eligibility 2025 is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UPPSC Eligibility 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or PCS examination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examination Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit for UPPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21- 40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality for UPPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Qualifications for UPPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-answer-key-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPPSC Answer Key 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UPPSC official notification, to be eligible for the UPPSC exam 2025 candidate must be a citizen of India and should not be less than 21 years old. Detailed UPPSC Eligibility 2025 is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Nationality for UPPSC 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must be Indian citizens. Additionally, candidates must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh to be eligible for age relaxations and reservations for reserved categories.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Age Limit for UPPSC 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-40 years. Age is calculated as of July 1, 2025. Candidates must have attained 21 years and not exceeded 40 years as on this date (i.e., born not earlier than July 2, 1985, and not later than July 1, 2004). For Persons with Disabilities (PwD), the upper age limit is extended to 55 years (born on or after July 3, 1965).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b> Educational Qualification for UPPSC 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification is required. Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation are also eligible, provided they submit proof of passing by the mains cutoff date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UPPSC Qualification 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UPPSC eligibility 2025, Candidates applying for the announced vacancies by UPPSC must have completed a bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognised university. However, for certain posts, certain specific qualifications have been prescribed by the UPPSC. UPPSC Eligibility 2025 post-wise is listed below in the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UPPSC Qualification 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Name of Post<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Education Qualification<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District Administrative Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma or Degree in Public Administration from a university established by Law in India or from an Institution recognised by the Government<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour Enforcement Officer UPPSC Eligibility 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A candidate who has (1) served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (2) obtained a \u201cB\u201d certificate of N.C.C., shall, other things being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct recruitment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Safety Officer UPPSC Eligibility 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science or Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology, or a Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or a Degree in Medicine from a recognised University or any other equivalent\/recognised qualification notified by the Central Government.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Director\/ District Audit Officer\/ Senior Lecturer, Local Fund Audit Department, Uttar Pradesh\u00a0 UPPSC Eligibility 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(i) Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Commerce from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ii) Working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devnagari Script.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sub Registrar UPPSC Eligibility 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law Graduate with Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-syllabus-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPPSC Syllabus Prelims, Mains<\/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; 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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><b>UPPSC Age Limit 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UPPSC Eligibility 2025: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UPPSC official notification 2025, any indian citizen above the age of 21 and graduated from any recognised university is eligible for the UPPSC Exam 2025. Detailed UPPSC age limit 2025, along with age relaxation, UPPSC Eligibility 2025 is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UPPSC Age Limit 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Age\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Age Relaxation with Category<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC (Uttar Pradesh)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-43<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC(Uttar Pradesh)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45<\/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(Uttar Pradesh)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD (General)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-55<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ex-Servicemen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years (after deduction of military service<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UPPSC Documents Required<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UPPSC Eligibility 2025, the Following documents are required for the UPPSC exam 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card), Scanned copy in JPEG\/PDF; Max 50 KB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanned mark sheets\/degree certificates to verify eligibility (Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognised university<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature on white paper with black ink pen; JPEG format; Max 20-50 KB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent Passport-Size Photograph Colored, clear, on white\/light background; JPEG format; Max 50 KB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-salary-post-and-rank-wise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPPSC Salary 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPPSC Bonafide Certificate is Mandatory or Not?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UPPSC Eligibility 2025, if you have already completed your Bachelor&#8217;s degree (the minimum educational qualification for UPPSC PCS), you do not need a bona fide certificate. However, if you are in the final year of your Bachelor&#8217;s degree at the time of applying for the Prelims, you are provisionally eligible to apply. Moreover, you must submit a self-attested bona fide certificate (an undertaking\/declaration) along with your DAF during the Mains application process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppsc-exam-2025-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPPSC Exam Date 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can other State Students Apply for UPPSC?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the UPPSC Eligibility 2025, any citizen of India can apply for the UPPSC 2025. To clear the coveted UPPSC exam, one has to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to clear all the stages of the UPPSC exam 2025. After qualifying, the examination candidate will be assigned a different post according to the rank he\/she secured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is Hindi required for the UPPSC Exam in UP?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPPSC Eligibility 2025: Hindi proficiency is not a mandatory requirement for initial eligibility. Candidates need only a bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognised university. Non-UP residents can apply under the general category without Hindi knowledge. However, for qualifying for the exam, Hindi is required in the Mains exam through a compulsory General Hindi paper (150 marks). This paper is qualifying in nature\u2014you must secure a minimum passing score (25-30%) to proceed to the Interview stage. Marks from this paper are added to your final merit list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPPSC Cutoff 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is the Hindi Paper Compulsory for the UPPSC?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, as per the UPPSC Eligibility 2025 Hindi paper is compulsory for the UPPSC 2025. Hindi is mandatory for the Mains exam via a required General Hindi paper (150 marks). This paper is qualifying, meaning you need to achieve a minimum passing score (25-30%) to advance to the Interview stage. The marks from this paper contribute to your final merit list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>If I don&#8217;t know Hindi, can I give the UPPSC Exam or not<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, anyone can give the UPPSC exam as per the UPPSC eligibility 2025. However, to secure a rank in the examination candidate has to clear the compulsory Hindi paper, whose marks are added in the final merit list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPPSC Eligibility 2025 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-5270 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-5270{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-5270 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-5270{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-5270.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-5270.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-5270.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-5270.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-5270.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-1758542227\"><div id=\"sp-ea-5270\" 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-5270\" 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-52700\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse52700\" aria-controls=\"collapse52700\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is the minimum and maximum age limit for UPPSC PCS 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse52700\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5270\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-52700\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per UPPSC Eligibility 2025, Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not more than 40 years old as of July 1, 2025. This means they should have been born not earlier than July 2, 1985, and not later than July 1, 2004. For Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates, the maximum age limit is extended to 55 years (born not before July 2, 1970).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-52701\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse52701\" aria-controls=\"collapse52701\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. What is the educational qualification required for UPPSC 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse52701\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5270\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-52701\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent institution is required. There is no minimum percentage specified. For specific posts (e.g., Assistant Conservator of Forest), additional qualifications like a degree in relevant fields (e.g., Agriculture, Forestry) may apply. As per UPPSC Eligibility 2025, Final-year students can apply provisionally but must submit proof of degree completion before the mains exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-52702\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse52702\" aria-controls=\"collapse52702\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. Is there a limit on the number of attempts in UPPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse52702\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5270\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-52702\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per UPPSC Eligibility 2025, there is no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish until they reach the maximum permissible age for their category.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-52703\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse52703\" aria-controls=\"collapse52703\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. Can candidates with more than one spouse apply to the UPPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse52703\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5270\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-52703\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per UPPSC Eligibility 2025, no married male candidates with more than one living wife, or female candidates married to a man with a living wife, are ineligible unless exempted by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-52704\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse52704\" aria-controls=\"collapse52704\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q5. If I turn 21 after the cutoff date but before the exam, can I apply for UPPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse52704\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5270\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-52704\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As per UPPSC Eligibility 2025, no eligibility is strictly based on age as of July 1, 2025. For example, if you turn 21 on September 21, 2025, you cannot apply for UPPSC PCS 2025, as candidates born after July 1, 2004, are ineligible.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-5270-69def28e23df8\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q1. 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