Eligibility Criteria
Check nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and number of attempts for UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Nationality
For IAS & IPS, the candidate must be a citizen of India.
For other services, a candidate must be either:
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962)
- Person of Indian origin from select countries
Certificate of eligibility may be required in certain cases.
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| General | 21–32 Years |
| OBC | 21–35 Years |
| SC/ST | 21–37 Years |
| Differently Abled | 21–42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21–37 Years |
Minimum Educational Qualification
The candidate must hold a degree from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification.
Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
Number of Attempts
| Category | Attempts |
|---|---|
| General | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC/ST | Unlimited (within age limit) |
| Differently Abled | 9 |
Female candidates & SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from application fee.