The UPSC age limit for the General category candidates is 21 to 32 years.

The maximum age limit to appear for the UPSC CSE varies based on the candidate’s category.

Here are the maximum age limits:

 

  • General Category Candidates: The maximum age limit is 32 years as of August 1 of the exam year.
  • OBC Candidates: The maximum age limit is 35 years as of August 1 of the exam year.
  • SC/ST Candidates: The maximum age limit is 37 years as of August 1 of the exam year.
  • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): The maximum age limit is different for each PwBD category and varies between 35 to 42 years as of August 1 of the exam year.