What is the eligibility for UPSC exam?

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Dr  Swastik Sahu
7 years ago
Hello Dear, The 2 most important eligibility criteria are 1. You need to be a graduate from recognised UGC approved institutions 2. You must be completing 21 years of age.

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Archita Chouhan
7 years ago
Hello, For UPSC exam, candidate should be a citizen of India and he /she should be graduated in any field and should attains the minimum age of 21 years and maximum of 32 years, when he/she is attempting the exam.

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Anagha G Nair
7 years ago
Hello, UPSC Exam Details: Eligibility For the IAS IFS & IPS, a candidate must be a citizen of India. For the IRS and other services, a candidate must be one of the following: A citizen of India. *a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Z

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Sanjay K
8 years ago
Hi Krishnakant, The minimum eligibility for UPSC civil services exam are: For appearing in the exam, a degree of graduation in any stream from any university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) is required. Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying exam and are awaiting results

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