What is the age limit for UPSC exam?

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    Surbhi Sahu | Guide-Level 13

    3 years ago
    UPSC Civil Services exam age limit : Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General category and EWS : 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with Certificate 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC / ST : 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts. Qualification : The candidate must hold a graduation degree from a government - recognised university. In their final year or awaiting results, candidates are also available tp appear for UPSC preliminary examination.
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    jasveer singh | Contributor-Level 9

    2 years ago
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    UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with Certificate 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.
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    Aakansha Purohit | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    Hello dear, Although regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, with the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt. It is essential for aspirants to know and understand the requirements of the IAS exam such as the UPSC syllabus for IAS Exam (Prelims-MCQ and Mains-DESCRIPTIVE), pattern, eligibility criteria, application procedure and other such significant details before kick-starting the preparations. So, at this stage you can :
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