{"id":78,"date":"2025-10-16T21:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=78"},"modified":"2025-10-16T21:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:26:39","slug":"upsc-age-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-age-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Age Limit 2025 Category-Wise, Attempts, Eligibility and Qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-full-form\/\"> <b>UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/b><\/a><b> (CSE) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will begin with the <\/span><b>Prelims exam on May 25, 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, conducted by the <\/span><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Union Public Service Commission<\/a> (UPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Candidates must carefully review the <\/span><b>eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially the UPSC <\/span><b>age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, before applying. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-eligibility\/\"> <b>UPSC Age Limit 2026<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a crucial factor that determines whether a candidate can appear for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last date to apply for <\/span><b>UPSC CSE 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>February 3rd, 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Read on to learn about the <\/span><b>UPSC age limit criteria, UPSC age limit relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other important details before submitting your application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=816&amp;preview=true\"> <b>How to Prepare for UPSC<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC Age Limit 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5349 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-09-28-161300.jpg?resize=300%2C195&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"UPSC Age Limit 2026\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-09-28-161300.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-09-28-161300.jpg?w=755&amp;ssl=1 755w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC age limit for 2026 determines the age range within which candidates can apply for the exam. This UPSC age limit varies based on the candidate\u2019s category, with specific relaxations available for reserved categories. The key factors for age eligibility are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Age Limit Minimum limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The minimum age to appear for the UPSC exam is 21 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Age Limit Maximum limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The maximum age varies according to the candidate\u2019s category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a table containing the UPSC Age Limit, Relaxation, and Number of Attempts:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female (General)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female (OBC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female (SC\/ST)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ex-Servicemen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwBD (General)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwBD (OBC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Age limit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwBD (SC\/ST)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-eligibility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC Age Limit IAS Exam Category-Wise Age Relaxations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The commission provides <\/span><b>UPSC Age limit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0relaxation for candidates belonging to specific categories. Below is a detailed breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Scheduled Castes (SC) \/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Other Backward Classes (OBC)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC\/ST)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per category<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Defense Services Personnel<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 5 years (depending on circumstances)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per category<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ex-Servicemen<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per government norms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per category<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No specific relaxation; general criteria apply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 years (General limit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=427&amp;preview=true\"> <b>Books for UPSC<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Age Limit is Calculated for UPSC Exam 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC age limit is calculated based on the candidate&#8217;s age as of August 1 of the examination year. For instance, if you are appearing for the exam in 2026, you must have turned 21 by August 1, 2026, and should not exceed the upper age limit for your category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UPSC Attempts Permitted Based on Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of attempts allowed for the UPSC exam varies depending on the category. However, candidates must adhere to the age restrictions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category: 6 attempts (up to 32 years).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC Category: 9 attempts (up to 35 years).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST Candidates: Unlimited attempts (up to 37 years).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Exceptions in the UPSC Age Limit 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain professions and roles offer exceptions to the standard UPSC age limit. For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates from Jammu &amp; Kashmir (domiciled from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989) receive an additional 5-year relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defense personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with foreign countries get special consideration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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><b>UPSC Age Limit 2026 Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following is the summary of all UPSC Age limit 2026 Criteria. Analyze your eligibility accordingly. Moreover if there is any modification, the changes will be updated here. Keep visiting this page.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Relaxation Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBC Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years beyond General limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC\/ST Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years beyond General limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Female<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as General<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBC Female<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC\/ST Female<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as SC\/ST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ex-Servicemen (General)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 years relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ex-Servicemen (OBC)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 years relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ex-Servicemen (SC\/ST)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 years relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>PwBD (General)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+10 years relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>PwBD (OBC)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+10 years relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>PwBD (SC\/ST)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+10 years relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC age limit is a vital parameter that determines your eligibility for one of India\u2019s most competitive exams. Whether you are a first-time aspirant or a repeat candidate, understanding the age restrictions, relaxation benefits, and category-specific allowances will help streamline your preparation. Remember to plan ahead, stay informed, and make the most of the opportunities within the permissible limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC Age Limit 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-79 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-79.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-79.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-79.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-79.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-79.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-1733993839\"><div id=\"sp-ea-79\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-790\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse790\" aria-controls=\"collapse790\" 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 minimum and maximum UPSC age limit for the UPSC Exam 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse790\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-79\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-790\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The minimum age is 21 years as of August 1, 2026, and the maximum age is 32 for General, 35 for OBC, and 37 for SC\/ST with additional relaxations for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-791\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse791\" aria-controls=\"collapse791\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CSE 2026 based on age limit?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse791\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-79\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-791\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General candidates can attempt 6 times, OBC 9 times, and SC\/ST have unlimited attempts, provided they stay within the upper age limits.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-792\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse792\" aria-controls=\"collapse792\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does the UPSC provide UPSC age limit relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen in 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse792\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-79\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-792\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PwBD candidates get 10\u201315 years relaxation depending on category, while Ex-Servicemen receive 5 years beyond their category\u2019s age limit.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-793\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse793\" aria-controls=\"collapse793\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the UPSC age limit for 2026 calculated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse793\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-79\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-793\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age is counted as of August 1, 2026; candidates must be 21 by then and not exceed their category\u2019s upper limit.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-794\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse794\" aria-controls=\"collapse794\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there a special age relaxation for female candidates in UPSC age limit 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse794\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-79\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-794\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No separate relaxation is given for women; they follow the same age rules as their respective category.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-79-69df012c9366c\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the minimum and maximum UPSC age limit for the UPSC Exam 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The minimum age is 21 years as of August 1, 2026, and the maximum age is 32 for General, 35 for OBC, and 37 for SC\/ST with additional relaxations for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CSE 2026 based on age limit?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"General candidates can attempt 6 times, OBC 9 times, and SC\/ST have unlimited attempts, provided they stay within the upper age limits.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does the UPSC provide UPSC age limit relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen in 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"PwBD candidates get 10\u201315 years relaxation depending on category, while Ex-Servicemen receive 5 years beyond their category\u2019s age limit.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is the UPSC age limit for 2026 calculated?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Age is counted as of August 1, 2026; 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