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IAS Exam Eligibility: Number of Attempts and Age Limit Permitted

How many attempts are permitted in the UPSC CSE? What is the upper age limit for the IAS exam? Know the IAS exam eligibility details by reading this article.

IAS Exam eligibility as per the latest notification of UPSC (Union Public Services Commission) is discussed here.

We hope this post clears all doubts regarding the number of attempts, age limits, educational qualifications etc permitted for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (popularly known as the IAS exam).

UPSC Exam Eligibility for Civil Services

Minimum Educational Qualifications to appear for UPSC Civil Services Exam | IAS Exam Eligibility

IAS Exam Eligibility

Any degree (graduation). From:

  1. any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India.
  2.  or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament.
  3.  or declared to be deemed as a University Under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
  4.  or possess an equivalent qualification.

Note: Final-year students can also apply.

For details refer to Educational Qualification Requirement for IAS Exam.

Minimum age to appear for UPSC IAS Exam | IAS Exam Eligibility

The minimum age to appear for IAS Exam is 21 years. This means that the candidate must have at least 21 years of age on 1st August of that given year when the exam is held. For example, if the candidate is appearing for 2023 prelims, he/she should be above 21 years of age by Aug 1, 2023.

Upper age limit to appear for UPSC IAS Exam | IAS Exam Eligibility

UPSC CSE Age Limit
The upper age limit is also calculated on the date Aug 1. This means if the candidate is appearing for 2023 prelims, he/she should be below the mentioned maximum limit by Aug 1, 2023. The upper age limit is fixed differently for different categories, which is given below.

  1. The upper age limit for the General category: 32 years.
  2. The upper age limit for OBC: 35 years.
  3. The upper age limit for SC/ST: 37 Years.
  4. The upper age limit for Defense Services personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof: 35 years.
  5. The upper age limit for Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years of Military Service: 37 years.
  6. The upper age limit for blind, deaf-mute and Orthopaedically handicapped persons (general category): 42 years.

Apart from the mentioned limits, OBC/ SC/ ST candidates will get the benefit of cumulative age relaxation. This means age relaxations get added in special cases, say, for example, if the person is OBC + Ex-servicemen, he will get an extension of 3 + 5 = 8 years, ie his upper age limit now stands at 40 years.

How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC Civil Services Exam?

IAS Exam eligibility criteria

A general category candidate has an age limit of 32 years, but that doesn’t mean that he can write this exam as many times as he wishes. There are some restrictions on the number of times this exam can be taken, which again is different for different categories.

  1. The number of attempts for the IAS exam: General Category: 6 attempts till 32 years of age.
  2. The number of attempts for the IAS exam: OBC: 9 attempts till 35 years of age.
  3. The number of attempts for the IAS exam: SC/ST: unlimited attempts till 37 years of age.

NB: Physically Handicapped /disabled candidates belonging to the General category will get the benefit of 9 attempts till the age prescribed by UPSC – 42 years.

How are attempts for the Civil Service Exam calculated?

If you appear for any of the papers of the Civil Services Preliminary Exam, your attempt is counted. If you fill-up the UPSC application form but didn’t go to take the Preliminary Exam, your attempt will NOT BE COUNTED.

UPSC Age Calculator

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UPSC Civil Services Exam Syllabus

Read the IAS Exam Syllabus to know more about the UPSC exam pattern.

UPSC Civil Services Exam Notification

ClearIAS always recommend aspirants clarify their queries regarding IAS/IPS exam eligibility from the official UPSC Civil Services Exam notification.

The UPSC CSE Exam notification has all the details you are looking for. This includes further details of relaxation, medical requirements for various services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS etc, and even the entire UPSC syllabus.

If you are unable to find it on the UPSC website, don’t worry. Just download the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Success in UPSC Civil Services Exam‘. The latest UPSC notification is added towards the end.

When did UPSC relax the age and number of attempts, for the last time?

It was in 2014.

Read the notification by the Center giving relaxation in the number of attempts and age limits for the UPSC Civil Services Exam.

We keep updating this post whenever we come across any changes in the age limit or number of attempts, however, it is always advised to cross-check the latest notification about IAS exam eligibility criteria published on the official UPSC website.

When can I apply for the UPSC Civil Services Exam?

The notification for the UPSC Civil Services Examination for 2023 will be published on February 14, 2024. You can apply for UPSC CSE 2023 between February 14, 2024, and May 05, 2024.

  • UPSC CSE 2024 Prelims Date: May 26 2024 (Sunday)
  • UPSC CSE 2024 Mains Date: September 20 2024 (5 days)
  • UPSC CSE 2024 Interview Date:  January-March 2025 (expected)
  • UPSC CSE 2024 Final Result Date: April 2025 (expected)

Check the UPSC 2024 Exam Calendar for details.

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Comments

  1. Sir,
    I’m 38 yrs. OH candidate. Would it be worthwhile for me to start preperation at this age & what are my chances. Does upsc prefers low age candidates. Kindly guide me for the same at the earliest.

    Thanks n regards

  2. sir i have givenmy first attempt in 2012 xam as general candidate. but now i have obc certificate…i want to know how many attempts more i can give now??? please reply

  3. Sir,
    I am a medical student pursuing mbbs from govt college. I jst waana ask to u that a medical student have any age relaxation in upsc..?

  4. I gave my first and only attempt( due to age bar 0f 30 years in CSE 2012 ). It is not clear whether I wil again be eligible or not for CSE 2014. Should I hope ?

  5. Sir i have lost my previous year roll nos how can i find how many attempts by me &my roll nos

  7. Sir I am 36years old and belongs to j&k and ST category can I give the exam of UPSC and now how many times

  8. respected sir
    i am sc candidate .my date of birth is 6-4-1977. can i fill IAS pre exam form.?

  9. sir, I am a st candidate from j&k,what is the upper age limit for us in upsc,as the general cadidates can appear up to 37 .plz reply

    • As u r a st candidate,so u will get commutative age relaxation.in ur case ur age limit will be 42 yrs.

  12. Sir/madam i am preparing for civil services
    i am a stammerer ,many people says that i will be rejected in ias due to stammering is it right

    • Be confident, there wont be any issue. Go through the official Gazette from UPSC for medical requirements for each service.

  13. Sir, i am B.tech pass out. my batch was 2005 to 2009. but i clear my degree in 2013 with 60% . can i take part in ias or other upsc or state govt. service exam . please also mention what i mention in pssout year .

  14. Hello, im 10thmay1983 born general category women .
    can i appear for the next IAS examination.
    Suggestions and details.
    Thankyou.

    • We should request govt to increse the age limit 35 yeara so that fear chance will be availed for middle age as we are always neglecting middle age group..please do something

    • My dob is 1987 and my B. A exam will complete in 2019 by the way. Can I appear in UPSC Exam after completing B. A. Suggest me please.

  15. Sir/Madam
    I am physically disabled (orthopaedic) and OBC category. Can I apply for IAS UPSC exam?
    Regards
    Rakesh Nandwal

  16. Sir i am primary teacer at zp school and my age is 26.how many chances of prelimnary exam are possible for me?and advised me about which optional subject is suitable for me.i am a history graduate through open university in maharashtra nasik.please give me suggetions.
    Than you…

  17. Respected sir

    I am 34 yrs old and married woman. Am i eligible for upsc exams.

    Thank you.

  18. sir,my name Ashish Kmr. sir kya me upsc exams ke liye apply kar sakta kyonki meri age 02 august 2016 ko 21st year puri hogi to kya is year me apply kar sakta hun y fir next year2016 me aur kya age me variyta general candidate ko mil sakti .

  19. Sir I.m medical student and pass aut MBBS in 2012 and present time medical officer in up govt.i wants to preparation for ias so plez adv detail to me for this related quarry

  20. Sir is it possible? To give different papers in different languages eg. GS paper -l in english and GS paper-‘ll in other language or essay writing in other than english.
    Please give detal information regarding this.

  22. Sir,i need a correct ans..i am in a bit state of confusion.!!!
    generally upsc (ias) is having 6 attempts n similarly upsc(ifs) is also having 6 attempts right( for gen category). so if i want to attempt for ifs vil d attempt for upsc ias be consumed else vl i hav d same num of attempts for ias.. r tey diff in count.?? is the total no of attempts for both ias n ifs is 12???

  23. Sir my self Deepa Singh I want to know that any kind of age relax sessions for women’s that because I am 37age.

  24. sir my self gayatri i recently complete BCA can i give UPSC exam ? if yes then give me the exam name & infrormation.

    • Yes. you can give upsc exam. for more detail check upsc website examination deteatil section.
      you can fill Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination form on upsc site. closing date is 19-6-2015.

  25. how counted my previous exam attempts on upsc website or how to know how many time attempts i attend through upsc website

  26. What all would be the portion and subjects to clear and to get a top rank in an IAS exam

  28. I am in third year and i will b in final year after one month.. So can i appear for 2015 preliminary exam held in august? Am i eligible?

  29. I’m interested in taking IAS exams, but something’s bugging me – height. I’m 163 cms tall, am i eligible?

  32. Respected Sir,
    I’m 35 yrs old general state govt employee. My D O B is 30/10/1980 Would it be worthwhile for me to start preperation at this age & what are my chances. Does upsc prefers low age candidates. Kindly guide me for the same at the earliest. My call no is 8199966618

    Thanks n regard

  33. I am a final year student.So can i appear for 2015 preliminary exam held in August. Am I eligible?

  34. sir,i am in 11th class and i want to go in ias. would you plz guide me for preparation?

  36. Dear sir,
    I also want guidness about the preparation of the exam so plz guid me.

  37. sir
    i am a defence oersonnel and my date of birth is 25 apr 1986.am a general candidate.i gave my first attempt in 2014 and then decided to prepare directly for 2016.i was in picture that i can give exam till 32 yrs of age,but i heard rumors that UPSC is again planning to reduce age limit to 30 yrs.
    is that true?

  38. hello sir……I m starting my engineering this year i.e 2015…..should I start preparing from now itself or should I start it later after completing engineering??

  39. GD MRNG SIR………, i am first year student of btech(chemical engineering) from mnit jaipur. i have craze to do IAS.how should i start my preparation from now and which subject i should opt.? thanks nd regard…

  40. dear sir my date of birth 01 january 1983… can i able to give pre exam of 2016?? i am general candidate and i have one more chance

  41. i am a student of class 11th and i have taken commerce with maths stream. Now I have decided to become an IAS officer, What to do? Can you please suggest?

  42. Hello Sir, I lost My. Front Teeth in An Accident. I done Caping on it. Is It Fit for IAS. Medical Term and Conditions.

  43. Sir, I’m Praveen from Hyderabad started attempting CSE from 2012. I’ve exhausted 3 attempts(OC) till now.
    So, in accordance with the changes made in 2014 regarding no of attempts & age limit, can I still have 3 more attempts?

  44. Sir am a bsc (chemistry) student ..should i take chemistry is an optional subject? And one thing more tht i will strt my prep. After graduation or ..wil do post graduation before going for CSE..suggest me??

  45. Sir I have done my degree.. In correspondence method..Before that I am completing my SSLC, three year Diploma in Computer Engineering and two year UG Degree shall i Eligible to write the civil service examination. If i do not have a opportunity what is the right way to write Civil Services

  46. Will the Pattern change be implemented from 2016 preliminary Or 2017. B S Baswan commission will give the report in february.After that how many months wil take for decision making by Government? Is there any chance to Reduce the age limit from 32 to 26 or 28 or 30?? If it is so,wil it effective from 2016 or 2017? If the pattern wil change, the age limit also should be increased na? There are so many aspirants who crossed 30 or 26 or 28..! Hw can they accept a drastic change?

  47. Sri am yogesh. …. now am 18 am studin bsc in biotechnology. But I interest in geography.but I have a doubt it is ok to study wel r any other suggestions about an easysubject other than geography .. ????????????? Tha coacoaching class is necessary for upsc? ??????? Please inform me

  49. Sir I am appearing BE mechanical in Mumbai university can I take optional subject rather than MECHANICAL for upsc like example POLITICAL SCIENCE etc….
    I dnt want to take mechanical as optional. Subject can I take optional of any other stream like arts subjects… My degree will be BE MECHANICAL by I want to take optional of other stream rather than MECHANICAL..
    Is it possible ?
    Please guide

  50. Sir,I am 18th Apr 1984 born and I belong to sc category. How many attempts do I have in my favour.please guide me with necessary details.

  53. Sir I’m doing btech through distance education. I want to give IAS exam after btech. But the problem is that my university is approved from UGC as well as DEC but it is not approved from AICTE so can I give IAS exam or not. It is a state university. It is Karnataka state open university . please tell me sir I’m totally confused your answer can help me very well.

    Thank u sir.

  54. Hi,I am planning to give ias exam in 2017 how many attempts would I have if I would go by the present notification.I would apply from general category.My birth date is 14-9-1994.The age limit has got me confused.Please solve my query as soon as possible.Thank you.

  55. Dear.sir.
    I have completed Degree in Hindi Prachar Sabha in madras so can I get chance to clear IAS

  56. Sir i m in defence and completed 5 years service if i will get discharge on my own requset. Then how many years relaxation in age will i get

  58. My degree will complete by 2017 march
    With how many percentage I should complete my degree for eligibility
    Can I WRITE PRELIMS IN 2016 AUGUST BEFORE COMPLETING DEGREE

  59. sir I’m a student of class 12.If I want to appear for CSE then what percentage of marks I must obtain in the finals?

  63. My name is Ram Chandra
    My date of birth is 25.01.1974. Can I apply for IAS exam ? Please guide me.

  64. Sir I am Rajeev Ranjan B tech (mechanical student) 4th year sir I want topreparation Upsc exm .so what prepare the exm

  66. is it possible to any person to take a attempt for IAS if his age limit is above few days /months ? (e.g.for Obc 35 yrs but if a person of 35+ few days / months but less than 36 yes , can he apply for IAS exam ?? )

  67. Sir myself vishal chaturvedi. Date of birth 13/11/1983. and presently working in railways since 2.7 years. Am i entitle for appear in ICS EXAM-2016. Is there any relaxation for cental govt. emplyoee

  68. I have done hotel management can I applied for upsc.if possible please tell me.which subject I have to take.

  69. Whether age limit of 32 years for general category is relevant as on the date of filling the form or by 32 age you should be done with your ias exams. E.g. I was born in Jan 1987, as on Feb 2016 I have completed 29 years and two months. So I I appear for 2017 prelim exam, I would be completing 30.5 years. Now suppose if someone completes 32 years and passed out IAS prelim exam, so can that person appear for mains exams or not.

    • @Smaheshwari: Age on Aug 1 is considered. It does not matter if you cross 32 after you gave Prelims.

    • A general Cat. person between 30-32 Years of age as of 1st Aug and attempting for the first time eligible for UPSC-2017? This is very much my case and I have seriously started my prep for exams since Dec-16 . Please reply.

  70. Sir,do the upsc have records for each candidate about the number of their attempts? Coz 1 f my frnd had previously in 2013 given during time of applying for prelims her caste as SC by mistake, but she belongs to general category, after gap of 2 yrs she’s going to appear for exam this yr. Will there b any problem. Will UPSC disqualify her?

  71. Sir my dob is 30/05/1983 and present time i m doing job as a medical Officer in state government. so can give exam of upsc.and im general candidate.
    Dr..manish sharma

  72. Pls comment on age limit criteria for general this year? As we know baswan comette report has been deleted so does it mean things will not change this year?

  74. Hello Sir, I am Dr Nitin Tiple.
    I am Orthopedically Handicapped person with Left Lower Limb Amputation having 80% disability.
    Do I have to worry about my disability (severe disability) for giving Civil Service Examination conducted by UPSC to become an IAS Officer?
    Since I had faced this problem while preparing for Medical Post-Graduation Examination and I am not getting detail information about the same matter in various sources, I am little concerned.
    I have already started my preparation and am requesting you to please guide me through.
    With regards.

  75. I am 36yrs old n a 20% OH candidate, am I eligible for upsc civil exam?

    • @Rasmi: For PH, the age-limit is 42. You will get the latest details from the UPSC Prelims notification.

  76. Sir, I want to know is there any minimum percentage required in graduation to be able to appear in upsc exam?

  77. sir i am in 11 class i would like take can you prefer any book or study material to compete in Ias exam

    • Same here sir…
      Im in 12
      But now im taking da classes of 3 year foundation course of ias from vaids ics…..
      Sir im going on right path..??,

  78. Sir i wanna give uspc pre 2016 but i my age is 2 months less than 21 sir…how can i give the exam

  79. Respected sir,
    most humbly and respectfully I would like to ask you to clear my 3 doubts. they are as follows
    Q1. well being an E.C.E student am I qualified for INDIAN FOREIGN SERVICE,
    INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE,
    INDIAN FOREST SERVICE.

    Q2. What is number of attempts for those 3 services for a general categories/physical and medical
    requirements?

    Q3. AS I am of 20 years and in 3-2sem of my engineering course; I would like to know best institut-
    -ion for me to prepare for it?

    I would be very grateful to you if you enlighten my path……..thanks! in advance.

  80. hi in this year 2016 in upsc age is changed? i mean for obc they reduced to 28. my age is 29 18-6-1987
    shall i write exam in this year?

  81. Md Parwez Alam says:-

    Sr.
    I am b.tech final year student i want to i a s & i p s exam preparation. because my femilybackgraund is weak farmer i want to make them new bird of gold in India

  82. Sir my date of birth is 14-6-86 and i am open category so plz tale me how many chances available for me to doing upsc plz sir reply

  83. Hi sir, I have done Btech (electronic and telecommunication )in ksou university.
    Am I eligible to take IAS examination ?

  84. Sir I have just passed the 10 class..I want to be an IAS officer so for that which subject should I opt in 11 class…

  85. Hello,

    I would like to know your advice for this scenario:

    Consider a person is from General category (IAS limit 32 years) and joined Army as an officer at age of 25 yrs, then he happens to retire/leave at age of 30 yrs, now what will be the Upper limit for him
    (I) would it be 32 yrs as he is from Gen. category or will it be 37 yrs because now he is Ex-Servicemen ?
    (II) Or will it be something totally different for Gen + Ex Servicemen like in case of OBC + Ex servicemen ?

  86. Respected sir

    is it necessary to give all six sttempts (gen category) in consecutive year .

  88. Hello Sir,

    I am an IT professional with double masters degree. I intend to appear for UPSC exam this year as I am within the age limit. But next year in 2017, I will complete 32 years just 29 days before the 1st August deadline, as my birth date is 2nd July 1985.

    Will UPSC allow me to appear for the exam in 2017, since I miss the age limit by such a small margin?

    Thanks and Regards

    Regards
    Rohit Suryavanshi

    • @Rohit: Unfortunately, they won’t if you cross 32 and if you are a general category candidate. But you can appear in 2016 UPSC CSE. All the best!

  89. hello sir ,
    i am arshia
    i have finished with my grade 10 recently and i am planning to pursue my further education abroad (A university in London).
    wanted to ask whether i will still be eligible for attempting the IAS examination?

  90. Sir,
    My D.O.B is 4.3.1996 .please tell me that i am Eligible for IAS exam in year 2016. I am in very big confusion please clear it sir.

  91. Hi
    I am planning to enroll in an American university for my graduation. Am I eligible for applying for IFS when I come back
    Regards
    Rhea

  92. Hello sir,
    my name is abhishek m working in merchantnavy from last 7 years as an officer.do not had graduation degree . but now m appearing an Distance learning program course (BA) from annamalai university with the subject of public administration. do im eligible with that degree ?
    my age is 25 right now

  93. Sir,I am frm bihar but settled in hyderabad.i belong to sc but unable to make caste certificate in hyd due to local policies.pls suggest

  94. Dear Sir

    I have a confusion regarding my age limit for UPSC exam. I will be 31 by this june 2016. Can i apply for this exam on 2017? As my birth month is june. Please help me out

  95. sir i am gen. candidate and OH and my age is 31 and its my 4 attempt than how many times i can write this exam (upsc) i mean how many attempt is left for me

  96. Dear Sir,
    Namaste,Kindly short out my doubt .
    I appeared Civil service Preliminary examination in 2011 after that i haven’t given upto 2015. Now i am giving CSP 2016 So that attempt will be taken as an attempt or not.
    Pl confirm sir.

  97. Hello sir,
    I have done post graduation in Commerce (M.com) . please suggest me which subject i will choose for options . I also have interest in Geography .At present i am reading ncert geography books . which option proved scoring for me.

  98. I am not aware about the exact number of attempts at the civil service exam.how can i get the exact no. of attempts appearing at the civil service.kindly confirm

  99. Hello Mr. Singh,

    I have quoted a link below, if you click on that you will get information about the attempts of the examination.

    https://www.upsc.gov.in/general/faq.htm#PageTop

    All the best!!!

    • Sir Iam completed in b. Come degree my date of birth is 25.5.1997 2017 Iam pass out .nan upsc exam atten panalama sir for 2018 exam.

  101. Sir any year gap between the two degree or fail in exam suppose any one who failed in first part of honurs may cause any problem in IAS exam or in interview

  102. hello sir
    i want ask that in 2019 i will 21 yrs old (15 aug)
    but required date is 1 aug!
    but sir there only 15 days gap
    am i eligible for write exam during 2019?

  103. Sir , I have applied for Civils and IFS 2016 . I want to apply again for Civils and IFS because there are some mistakes occurred while applying ( i.e., change in Optional Paper 1 ) . I want to apply for Civils and IFS for the second Time sir . My question is if I have applied for Civils and IFS for the second time then which one will be counted Whether first or Second ?

  104. Sir,I am housewife ,37years old,from general,want attempt IAS exams..can I apply for 2016 exams??

  105. Sir , I have applied for Civils and IFS 2016 . I want to apply again for Civils and IFS because there are some mistakes occurred while applying ( i.e., change in Optional Paper 1 ) . I want to apply for Civils and IFS for the second Time sir . My question is if I have applied for Civils and IFS for the second time then which one will be counted Whether first or Second ? Reply

  107. i have little problem in my right hand.I want to give ias exam without showing my disability..i want to be like others and treated like others physically good persons..i dont want reservation…if i pass the IAS exam will i face problem if i declined to be in a handicapped group…Can i get permission to be like other fit candidates and given post like that according to my rank??

  108. Sir I am preparing for upsc exam but I have stammering problem .So will it create great problem in my interview ?

  110. Sir ,by mistake i give one attempt before graduation now ,i filled up upsc form sir plz tell me now what should i do m so wired ,will interview panel cross check me

  111. i am student of B.E i atttamp the ias exam but i no pass 12th pass diploma in engineering

  112. Hi All,

    I have a query ? Is number of attempts matter while giving interview? means if they prefer guy with less number of attempts?

  113. Sir,
    Can I write the IAS exam
    But my qualification is +2,diploma in DMLT two year course, and I doing UG digree can I eligible to write a exam.my age 26
    01-05-1990
    And please tell me which category will I take

  114. Hello Sir !
    Most humbly with respect to say you that I’ve 12 passed (Stream Science) in 016…
    But now what an age i’ll fill UPSC form
    Well I’m OBC.
    BecoZ i want to an I.A.S. officer.
    Nd pls. tell me about important books list for better knowledge to make an I.A.S. officer.

    Regards :
    Gautam Kumar.

  116. Sir ..
    My age is now 31 I would like to pass UPSC exam but this year 2016 I am unable to apply exam form..of prelim..
    So next year my age will be 32 and 32 is last age limit of appear UPSC exam so

    Can I apply or appear next year 2017 UPSC exam ?

    I dont understand what to do..?

    Shankar

  120. sir i have completed btech through an aicte approved college can i give civil cervice exam and become an IAS

  121. Hello Sir,

    I wanna take geology and Zoology as my optional paper but i am unable to find any notes or books or online pdf for geology. Can you please suggest me something. Thank you

  122. Hi!! Sir,
    This Anthony,

    I am passed H.S.C. in the year 2005. Am i eligible for UPSC exam and also belongs to OBC as if i do not have caste certificate. Kindly give me your guidelines to the UPSC and me so much interested to do IAS

  123. Is it correct that general and reserved people’s age limits are different? A day can change your destiny but here government is giving reserved people years to set their career. I have no problem with reserved people but my concern is only even we should get quite more age relaxation.

  124. My age is 45yrs and I am an ex-service man belonging to the forward community and I am interested in writing upsc exam can I do so am I eligible??

  125. my birth date is 17 April 1996 can I apply for civil services exam 2017
    bcoz last date of applying in Feb

  126. hello sir,
    i am B.com student,paased out 2010. how to become IAS in step by step
    but no guidelience..
    plz guide me

  127. Hello sir .I am a final year student of science.I want to prepare 2017 upsc exam.can you plz help me how can I start my preparation for civil service.

  128. Hi sir,
    I am at 30 years now I wanted to know that is there any chance to decrease the age limit from 32.bcz I wanted to give my attempt in 2017.I am preparing well from last 10months but am getting confidence regarding this age limit could you please judge me?

  129. I m in BA final year. My date of birth is 12 august 1996 which means I won’t be 21 year old on 1 August. Instead I’ll be 21 on 12 August 2017. Can I apply for 2017 upsc prelim ?

  130. Sir I’m gonna take upsc cse xam in 2017 whose prelims will be conducted on 18 June sir what will be minimum age to apply for whether the minimum age sud be calculated from 1AUG 2017 or 1JAN 2017

  131. Sir my dob is 2nd oct 1988. I have already given 2 attempt. In which date i can give my last attempt. Would i able for ias 2023-24 .sir plz soon reply thanking u

  133. Hello sir I have passed +2 with non-medical my d.o.b 28-04-1998 . Could I apply for navy after B.sc

  134. dear sir/madam i am married women my husband salary 10 lhks per annum my father side come under 3B OBC category if possible can i get age relaxatuion to attend the IAS exam come under OBC

  136. Dear sir, I’m 36 year old, working in Govt. My DOB 23.09.1980. Would it be worth while for me to start preperation at this age because already UPSC main exam held on 28.10.2017. My caste eligible upto 37 years, Have any age relaxation in UPSC and my age limit acceptable. Kindly guide me for the same at the earliest Thanks and regards Shivashankar

  138. Hello sir.. I am a student of b.com 2nd year… I want to know is I am eligible for giving IAS exam…

  139. Dear Sir,
    manie hindi midium ka student hu aur mene 4 saal ka gap ho chuka hai to kya me ias ki tayri kar sakta hu to kya uske liye aap mujhe guide kar sakte h aur aap se req- h ki aap mujhe sahi rah bataye aur ha mare mail id pe reply jarur kariye ga

    thanks sir
    alok kumar

  141. Sir,is there any possibility to change exam syllabus and reduction in age in 2017 exam of IAS,l am worried about my age,l born in 3/12/1985…….the new committee of upsc suggests about reducing the age….

  142. I passed 12th in 2003 by third division with grace in arts .but now I want doing more study.can I give IAS exam?my DOB is 25/8/1985.i have obc certificate also.l leaved school in 2003 after 12th passed.what I do please reply me soon.

  145. sir,
    I am ravi general category,my date of birth 20.06.1986, how many attempts i have and 2017, 2018 can i apply both or not ?

  146. SONPAL SINGH
    Sir
    Iahave passed 3 years diploma in galss & ceramics engg. Aftrr 10th. Then I m pursuing in btech. With Mechanical engg.
    Can I apply the UPSC exam?..

  148. hii
    what do u mean by equivalent degree …?
    can I apply for this if my B.tech degree is going to completed in 5 or 6 years

  149. Mai 20 saal ka hu mai abhi ssc ki tyari kr RHA hu mai uske Alva or bhi civil services ki tyari krna chahta hu kya aap bta skte h ki mai kon se civil service ki tyari kru .or Jo syllabus SSC se milta julta ho taki mujhe paresani n jaye…reply soon please

  150. Sir
    I’m in b.tech 1st year &want suggestion about preparation of upse exam .which book helps me to understand concept of history, political science and which subject is better for optional subject.

  151. Sir I have done my diploma mech engineering in IASE Deemed university
    Can I Participate to IAS Exam

  152. Sir, if the age criteria for ex-serviceman (with 5yrs of service) is still the same for UPSC 2017..? or, there is any change..?

  153. I am working as a Banker in UCO Bank, Mumbai and I already apprared two times but did not qualify in prelims. Now, I want to start my preparation seriously but my age is 28 years ans I am from General class. So, because of recent news about reduction in age limit by UPSC board, am very confused and unable to move further. Please guide me.

  156. Sir if i’m appear for every exam of upsc like Medical officer,IES & IAS then will they counted as 3 attempts..?

  157. Sir,

    I have a OBC category reservation, I am 33 years of age can I avail the benefits of OBC category now ?

  158. Sir is 2015 attempt which is provided for 2011 appearing candidate would be added in number of total attempt..

  159. Hi a m s/w developer ,,age 24 i want to start for IAS preparation.but as i m a Btech cs ,i hav no idea for this nd even i hadnt any precooked knowledge and intrest of GK.

    Please guide me.

    Thanks & Regards!

  160. Sir if i’m appear for every exam of upsc like Medical officer,IES & IAS then will they counted as 3 attempts..?
    Hey!!! Pls anyone give reply

  161. sir… my brother is working in CISF as sub-inspector , age 35. He wants to write UPSC exam. pls let me know to he is eligible or not for this exam..

  164. Hello sir,i am a 3rd yr b.tech student now.so may I apply for IAS exam 2017 …….pls guide me anshunavneet123@ gmail.com

  165. i am from india , i did my graduation from here. but i did my master degree from foreign country . so now i eligible for ias exam?

  166. sir,i am a student of iiser bhopal..can i apply for ias exam when i will be in 4th yr as the graduation course is only for 2 yr

  167. Hello sir, I m Anand aged 33yr general category but working in ESIC hospital it is under union ministry of Labour. Can iIget age relaxation. I worked for 7 yr. Kindly reply to my query

  168. Sir I am an ex service man with physical disabilities. Getting medical pension also. My age is 33 and I would like to appear for civil services exam in 2017. In which category i will be counted. Means will I be counted in ex servicemen or physically disabled general category. And how many chances I can avail. What will be my age limit. Please give me a reply. Thanks

  169. Sir,
    myself soumya and my date of birth is november 9 1984 i would like to appear for civil services exam in 2017.is it possible?

  171. I have 5 year gap after +2.. Now i am in Ist year of graduation… My age is 23 now..Can i compete the CSE

  173. Hello There,

    I am in a bit dilemma and confused for maximum age limit. It says, “you should not attain 32 years (for general category) of age as on August 1, 2017 for Civil Services Examination of 2017.”

    I was born on 19th July, 1986. So my question is “Am I qualify in age limit for Civil Services Examination of 2017?”

  176. sir i am 3rd year civil engineering studying student,if i will write the upsc exam at my final year.it is possible which subject i can choose ,following : civil engineering,history,geography,public administration.

  177. hello sir,
    my self pramod kumar and i am working in DRDO as a permanent employee since last 6 months( central govt. employee) at present i have completed the age of 27 years and running in 28th. i belong to jaat community of bharatpur (raj) so i fall in gen. category. since i am eligible in age criteria but for gen it may be 25 years in future. then , can i appear for upsc with taking advantage of central govt. employee.
    sir, my query is …what is the maximum age for UPSC (ias). and whether there is any relaxation to central govt. employee or not. if yes then how much and under what conditions. I listen somewhere that there is a provision of 5 year relaxation to central govt. employee for UPSC examination. but there are some condition that i dont know.

    sir please resolve my query bcz i prepared my mind for upsc, and dont want to take it back.

  178. sir my name is Himanshu i have confusion regarding age limit and number of attempts. i belongs to OBC and low vision handicapped category with 45% disability. sir please clear my doubt How many times i appear in IAS and what is the age limit for me??

  180. I mean that.i want to prepare civil services exam.n I complete graduation in 2010 so there would be gap n if they ask reason for it.i dnt hv any.i jst mk my mind for civil service.n in this gap I prepare for bank etc.n in 2013 I cracked upsc prelims.but not appear for mains.would it b considered?

  181. Sir im from kassmir im 28year old but not graduate iwant complete my graduation and wanted to go for I a s sir plz give me some advises plz plz plz and plz

  182. Sir now I’m studying second year bcom my date of birth is as per sslc markscard 31-05-1997 but my real date is 5-11-1996, can I apply upsc exam on 2017 financial year.tell me sir I’m so interesting in.I’m a sc catagory

  183. sir, ager kohi ki age 20 year & wo IAS 2017 k liyh preparation kar raha h to kya wo select ho gaya to job mil sakti h

  184. Sir AMIE (ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS ) STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UPSE CSE IN 2018 OR NOT ????????????????????

  185. sir i am polytechnic stident after completing my diploma i will do BE in the field of fire and technolgy so this field is able for me to sit in IAS exam ???? pls sir reply soon as possible i really need to know

  188. Hello I m 29 right now n wanna appear in UPSC prelims of 2017 , till now it was being held in august but from 2017 it will be held in june , my b’day is on 25th June i just wanna know can i appear for UPSC prelims or not according to the rules & regulations of the UPSC ??

  191. Sir I’m mahaveer I’m 22 yr old And I wanna clear the IAS exam but because of some responsibility I can’t leave my job present time so how I can prepare my self for all exams please let me know.
    Thank you

  192. Hi sir I m just a class 10 student, my aim is to be an ias officer ☺ but I don’t know how to prepare for it from now, I m good with social science, but I am not so good at competitive levels, so how can I prepare for the upsc examination?

  193. Sir,
    My dob is 25/08/1996.I am studying b.tech final year.sir when I Cal my age it is 20years 11months was iam not able to write upsc 2017 exam

  194. sir,

    can we attempt the exam in hindi and i am doing BCT&CA frm hyderbad can i eligible to attempt this exam ?

  195. Sir, now I am 16 years old. I want to become an IAS and for that I have to given this exams which are necessary for upsc. Please, tell me that what study should i do from now for complete this upsc?

  196. Are you guys thinking is it fair to give unlimited attempts for SC and st and to minimise the attempts of blind deaf are they not eligible for unlimited attempts just think

    • My age running 20 and i am going to completed 20 January 2018 ,cancan I apply for upsc.

  198. Sir i attempt aug.2014 preliminary (upsc) but i given my exam of final. Year in feb 2015 and certificate of graduation in march 2015. is it count in my total no of attempt? Or did wrong to attempt

    • Sir pl tell me age limit because my age is 37

      My dob 4th Apr 1982 can apply for 2018 civil all govt jobs given 42 years why we are not getting here sir pls see this matter

  200. Respected sir,
    Please tell me that if i’m appearing in an IFS exam then will it count one of my attempts if next time i appear in IAS.
    Please reply asap sir. I have to fill the form.
    Thankyou sir.

  201. sir if anybody pass in preliminary exam but they not passed in mains exam then they preparation in starting exam means they prepare for preliminary exam
    matlab sir fir se preliminary se chalu hoga ki mains dena padega

  202. Respected sir,
    I am phc person . i am only Deaf person not MUTE . I am eligible to priliminary and mains exams sir

  204. I have completed my 32 years as on 13/3/1985,so can I give pre exam of UPSC for 2017 ?

  205. Sir i have completed diploma in civil from private university and pursuing be in same university, can i face the exam.
    Also does it matter private and government university.

  206. Sir
    My name is prashant kumar.
    05 july 1998
    Is my DOB
    Whan i can eligible for ias .
    I want appear in pre exam in 2018 august
    Can i appear sir
    Yes or no please comment sir
    Shift_L

  207. my DOB is 20th June 1986 and I am a general candidate. can I appear for prelims next year… i had attempted twice in the past

    • Pls wrote letter to dopt for age reckoning date change from 1 august to 1 january.then you will get attempt

  208. agar koi foreign se mbbs qa hai toh bo ias ke liye qualify hai kya ?plz reply..

  209. I am a soldier…And I want to be an IAS

    DOB IS June 1989.
    How to start
    What to study.
    Anyone who can guide me.

  210. RESPECTED SIR/MAM
    I am a student of class 10.In 2018 i am going to give Board exam .With dur respect i request you to give some advice.What steam to to taken.With Regards Thank you

  211. i am studied international diploma hotel mangement i can apply ips next year and my birth 28-09-1997

  212. Sir.
    Pranaam
    I m Saket Saurabh.I will Prepare BSc Geography .I want to say Something
    Sir can I Will Fill the Form of IAS after the BSc Geography

  213. Sir i started doing my graduation after 6 years of completing my 10+2..so i want to whether am i elegible for upsc cse exam???

  214. Sir/madam,I want to attend IAS exam.What step I have to take for please sir help me

  215. Sir, my name is HanumantaRao, doing as Senior Technical Assistant in central govt. Institute. my age is 37 years . My question is , is there any age relaxation for in service candidates for IAS exam.
    please give the details sir
    thank you sir.

  216. Sir, my name is HanumantaRao, doing as Senior Technical Assistant in central govt. Institute. my age is 37 years . My question is , is there any age relaxation for in service candidates for IAS exam, I am belongs to sc category.
    please give the details sir
    thank you sir.

  217. sir i am md ajaz ahmad i have completed bsc.(chemistry) and my age 25 my equation is full details upsc examination my category OBC please give me full details

  218. sir i am general category govt. employee. dob- 25.05.1979.

    maximum age limit for General category Govt. Employee

  219. Sir, I am kondal, my date of birth is 1997 August 04 ,Plez tell my eligibility civils batch

  220. Sir.
    If i applied for civil services exam, but not attend the exam . Is it count as attempt or not?
    Please clarify this.
    Thanks
    Dheerendra Singh

  221. I’m working as state govt employee from last 1year crossed 32 years and general in category,can I get any age relaxation in Upsc?

    • Any candidate who have last or second last attempt remain and which dob fall between 1 january to 31 august. please wrote requesting letter to dopt for age reckoning date change from 1 august of year to 1 january. As it happen too in ssc and many other time.so if want to get 1 extra attempt pls wrote in maximum number

  223. my date of birth 01.01.1983 shall I eligible in 2018 Civil service preliminary

  224. Hello sir ,someone has used all age relaxation including upper limit than if he is working in state govt. service as professional since last 8 years than upsc provide any further attempt… For eg. If someone belong to Gen.than besides this upper limit likewise 32, obc 35, sc St 37 …plz answer

  225. sir im a serving personel of defence services.. is there any age relaxation given in upsc exam for serving personel

  226. I am a railway employee , posted as a goods guard .I am graduate with subject (maths) & dob 11.01.1988.
    How many attempts to take in upsc exam please suggest me

  227. sir I m working in delhi Govt. and my date of birth is 06/12/1980 kindly tell me can I give upsc IAS exam

    • sir I m working in delhi Govt. and my date of birth is 06/12/1980 kindly tell me can I give upsc IAS exam and I also belong to sc category

  228. sir I m working in delhi Govt. and my date of birth is 06/12/1980 kindly tell me can I give upsc IAS exam and I also belong to sc category

  229. Hello sir I completed B Tech mechanical through deemed university which approved by ugh. Can I write IAS exams

  230. Kindly assist me my date of birth is 09-06-1983 and I will be 37 in 9th of June 2020 and I want to appear in the same year can I? As I became to know that the government has changed the jammu Kashmiri domicile as follows
    General-37
    OBC-40
    SC/ST/PH-42 YEARS
    I belong to OBC from jammu kashmir
    Kindly do me confirm once the above domicile if it has been officially announced.

  232. Sir,

    I am 31 years and 8 months old on August 1,2018. Will I be eligible for appearing in 2018 UPSC exam. I am from general category.

  233. Sir I just completed my graduation degree and preparing for cse. I want to join your mock test but as a fresher should I prefer to complete the syllabus first or I can go with mock paper and syllabus simultaneously.

  234. Sir,
    What if one have secured job in ssc cgl or banking sector as ex-servicemen. If then also he can appear in upsc car exam as a ex-servicemen. Plz reply.

  235. Sir,
    My date of birth is 15th, October 1999…
    Can I appear in ias exam in 2021…

    Plz reply..

  236. Sir, Age36,ST,ignou degree, my DOB is 31-12-1984 kya me upsc ias exam 2018 apply kar sakta? Agar yes he to 2018 first time and last time… 2018 ke baad apply?

  237. My date of birth is 16/04/1983, I am a non creamy layer category,is I am eligible for 2018 IAS exam?

  239. There should be an age limit of 40years.People with experience in different fields can also join. With experience administration can be better. Then what about those who were unaware and realise late that they want to get into ias. Shouldnt they get a chance too like many others who get chances based on other criteria like caste, income and disability.

  242. Dear Sir,

    My Date of Birth 20-5-1983, Now I am 34 years old and running 35, I belong to SC category. So can I apply for IAS Preliminary examination for 2018.

  243. i hav 3 doughters born after year 2000,are they eligible for civil service exam?
    if yes please note me Govt. resolution (GR) no. and date.

  247. Hello my date of birth is 13/05/1987
    I have attempted 2 time for prelims..
    Am i eligible for 2019 prelims depend on age

  248. Sir,
    I’M a btech Second Year student with ece branch. Am I eligible to write IAS exam ? Please guide me with your valuable information regarding IAS exam and which subjects I have choose !
    Thanking you sir.

  249. Respected Sir,
    I was born on 5th November 1984. I have general category. May I get any age relaxation for UPSC exam? Which type of exam I can give?
    Kindly Inform Me

    Thanking you

  252. Hello
    My name is vishal and my date of birth is 13th of july, 1998. According to my date of birth, now I am 19 years old only. But I want give IAS exam in 2019.
    That is why you will make me understand that

    CAN I GIVE IAS EXAM OF 2019 .

    IF YES SO PLEASE SAY “YES” NEITHER NO (I need you answer. Please give me suggestion)

  253. Dera sir

    My name is javed sayed. I m stay in Mumbai.

    My DOB.07 March 1986. cat is general.

    Pls confirm me I m eligible for 2018 UPSC exam(CSE)

  254. Sir i am will give my final year exam in june 2018 from ignou and reult will be declared in august 2018 and if clear prelims in that situation shall i be eligible for mains exam

  255. I want to crack IAS exam but I have back in graduation but I will clear this. So can I appear this exam to became an IAS officer

  258. Sir my DOB is 21aug1982 and m retiring from service in next 31jan 2018 ,being an ex servicemen from defence can I go for UPSC .I have done graduation from Annamalai University in history ,plz suggest me how much preparation required and which subject I opt for it plz guide me sir

  259. Sir I am a BA first year student. I would get my bachelor’s degree in March-april 2020. So would I be eligible to apply for Upsc in 2019…since at the time of filling the form in February 2019 I will be in the end of second year of college. But at the time of interviews and result in 2020 I would have got my degree.

  260. I am from kolkata I am married with a kashmir boy wiuld I be able to give KAS exam of kashmir I mean to say civil service exam .of kasmir

  261. Sir my Date of birth is 20-07-1986 and iam a student of general category. Can I eligible for writing civil service exam 2018.

  262. Sir i am pass out btech in electrical.Now i am interested to prepare upsc.Plz suggest to me which study material helpful to me.

  263. Helle sir, I have a doubt ..my date of birth is 19.04.1987.I want to how many attempts left fr me..and am general category candidate.there is some confusion.please help.

  264. sir,
    IAS ka form kab nikalta hai.
    My DOB is 12-12-1987 and I belong to General category. Am i illigible to attempt this exams. kindly provide me guidelines.

  265. I just completed the first year degree and i am on second year now. Can i apply for civil service exams… ???

  267. hello sir

    i am passed out from open learning school with passing marks . am eligible for civil service .

  268. Hi, to CLEAR IAS.

    This is so sad to see that many comments were posted by many UPSC aspirants seeking some response, But many comments were without any reply. The aspirants with a lot of doubts they are expecting some response from your end as you are giving a good amount of service to many aspirants In UPSC preparation. My humble request is that Please respond to Queries and give suitable answers, though the answers are posted by few viewers, that makes more confident when they find the answers from your end (experts).

    Please please Clear all the doubts which were posted by Aspirants to make them clear minded.

    • Hi Abhi, we would love to individually reply to all comments, but due to time constraints, this would never be possible. We often will come up with a new post, if we get repeated comments about a topic. Also, we have consolidated the most frequently asked queries in the page – https://www.clearias.com/faqs/. Going through the link helps most aspirants to clarify their queries. Having said that, whenever time permits, we shall try to individually reply to comments.

  270. 3rd april 1985 my date of birth and I have given 7 attempts already.
    Tell me how many attempts I remain….2018 and 2019 upsc civil ….am i eligible for 2019 upsc civil?

  271. hi, My DOB is June 1978 and I am doing job as a regular teacher from last 15 years. Am I eligibke for upsc exams??

  272. Sir,
    In civil services exam is there age relaxation for state government emplyees ?
    Plz tell me about that…

  274. Sir, my date of birth is 27 Nov 1982. Am I eligible to write 2018 upsc exam. I’m of OBC category. If not, is there any way to make my age eligible for this ?

  275. Is CA/CS qualification or CA/CS intermediate qualification recognized as a degree to be eligible to apply for Upsc?

  279. Sir,i am in B.Sc. final year.I want prepare for IAS CSE.But want to first get a clear cut idea of its syllabus.Please guide me.

  281. I AM NISHANTH
    MY DOB IS 19/06/1997
    I AM CURRENTLY FINAL YEAR B.E STUDENT
    AM I ELIGIBLE FOR UPSC PRELIMS 2018

  282. Sir,
    My dob is Sep 3, 1984. Obc candidate. How many attempts am I eligible for from now ? Please help.

  283. Sir,I have done btech in the year of 2013-2017 but I have two backlogs which get clear in December 2018 then i will get my degree in jan 2019 ,will I eligible for upsc mains 2018 if I get cleared in upsc pre 2018?

  284. Dear Sir,

    I am January 1986 born, general category. Am I eligible for IAS exam? If yes, then How many attempts can I make?

    Seek your able guidance.

  286. Sir
    My dob. 5.08.1991. Till which year I can get the Ias exam. I m from general category woman candidate

  287. Sir Now my age is 20, i was born in march 30,1997….I will my complete 21 age in march 30,2018. Am I eligible for applying IAS preliminary examination.

  289. Plz clearias help me in this issue of age relaxation bcz in yesterday notification jnk candidates don’t get any age relaxation …. I don’t know what could b the reason but I m very tense as I was not expecting this. Plz suggest sth what to do?

    • Hi Sonam, there was age relaxation for J&K aspirants, until December 31, 2015. See link – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Age-bar-for-IAS-exam-will-continue-to-be-relaxed-for-Kashmiri-aspirants/articleshow/44658412.cms. But it seems the same has not been extended since. As we always insist (and mentioned in the disclaimer above), always check the UPSC notification for the latest information, as government/UPSC alter the criteria often.

      PS: You may check with UPSC office for further clarification. If you crossed the age-limit, believe that you are destined for something better. All the best!

  290. My date of birth is 01-02-1981 and I am an ST category. Can I apply for civil services examination 2018.

  292. i completed my graduation in ugc recognized​ single sitting pattern.Am i eligible fto apply upsc 2018

  293. Sir i m an ex servicemen. But not a retired officer rank. I was in PBOR. Can i apply for ias.

  294. sir i have small dought.if i qualify in prilims.but fail in mains.if i attempt starting prilims or not required to attempt prilims.only attemptmains.and also how many attempts in mains.please give suggesion

  295. hi i want to ask a ques that if i appear for all the exams like ias ips and ifs then will those attemot count come for 9 or evry exam count seperate attempts

  297. hi sir i am raghu, my DOB is 04-05-1986 but my application not taken while filling UPSC Exam 2018, can u provide details my mail id or 9538529539

  300. Sr. ..will there be any change in age limits belonging to general category candidates residing in j &k state in upsc 2018 prelims

  301. my dob is 15-06-1983. i belong to sc category .Till which year will i be eligible for Civils exam.

  303. Sir my DOB is 14 10 1988….born between 1980 to 1989 in j&k…am I eligible for IAS exam and upto what age…..how many attempts I have …..plzzz sir guide me

  308. Is there any age relaxation for paramilitary force personal?
    I’m an old working in paramilitary forces. What will be my max. age limit to attend the ias exam

    • I’m an OBC working in paramilitary forces. What will be my max. age limit to attend the IAS exam

  309. Sir
    I am irfan qurashi aged 33 ..now i hv applied for ias prelims 2018.kindly suggest me that how many attempts are allowed for j and k state demociled candidate.I meam if he or she relaxed in age than is upsc gave them any other chance to sit in exam.Do reply plz.

  310. Sir….i have filled the UPSC 2018 pre application form successfully claiming age relaxation, whereas, i still am eligible without claiming age relaxation. I am an ST and will be 31 years this year July 31.Will you please tell me whether there are chances of my application form getting rejected later

  311. sir…My name is Rakesh and belong to SC (37 years max limit), my DOB is 24/03/1984..so according to the UPSC I left out with 3 attempts right?

  312. Dear sir ,
    if we fill a form and did not appear in exam then can we should have to count it as an attempt or not

  314. Please ClearIas clear my doubt too, I’m in 5th semester now and according to UPSC Eligibility Criteria I’m eligible for UPSC exam. Suppose I’ve done the Prelims (on 3rd June 2018) and make it to the Mains (on 3rd Nov 2018) but I’m confuse when they gonna ask for the proof of graduation degree before Mains or after Mains, if they ask before Mains I don’t think it is possible to submit but if they ask after Mains I.e before Personal Test (which will be held in 2019 July- August I guess) I think it will be bit chance’s to submit the graduation certificate…. please ClearIas let me know this!!!!!

  315. Sir, I have done 10 th in 1999 and 12 th in 2008 and graduation in 2018,

    Sir am I eligible for IAS EXAM

    REPLY MUST

    THANKS

  316. Sir,
    I have completed my 12th in 2012. But due to some family problems i am completing my graduation now in 2018.

    1.Can i aplly for civil services exam as there is a gap of 6 years between 12th and graduation?
    2. Is it necessary to graduate from regular classes to apply for civil services or graduation from distance classes can also apply for civil services?
    Kindly clear my doubts.

    Thanx.

  317. I am born on 10th of June 1987. Am I Eligible to attempt 2019 Civil Services Exam. I fall into General Category.

  318. Sir I completed my graduation in 2017 but my date of birth is 15-9-1997 pls suggest can i apply for prelims 2018

  319. Sir I completed my graduation in 2017 but my date of birth is 15-9-1998 pls suggest can i apply for prelims 2019 sir pls suggest me because I study last 2years for civil services

  321. Sir what Happen after preliminary exam my age cross 37 can eligible for or upsc allow to complete attempt

  322. Dear Sir,

    My DOB is 17 September 1982 & I am under the Scheduled Castes. So can I join the UPSC Preliminary Examination of 2019?

  323. Hello Sir,

    My DoB is 8-Jul-1985. I am an OBC category aspirant. Can you pls tell me how many attempts I have got for IAS if I start my preparation today ?

    Regards,
    Dev

  324. Hello sir
    I m from hyderabad…i m 42 years old n i m b.com graduate..i want to attend UPSC exam…im sc catagory….please tell me what is the procedure to give exam n how????

  326. Dear Sir,

    My self Mohit and my D.O.B is 15.03.1990 i want to attempt IAS examination in 2021 after getting the graduation cetificate.
    should i do preparation for IAS .

    or how many chance i will get after 2021.

  327. Dear sir

    Pls tell me था I am in class 11 which books are best to compete in ias exam

  329. Sir…
    Main IAS karana chahata hu ..
    Or abhi main Bsc nursing kar raha hu. ..
    Plz ans dijiye

  333. Sir my DOB . 01-07-1988 general category can I attend the 2019 UPSC exam ?

  334. Sir my DOB . 01-07-1988 general category may I eligible 2019 UPSC exam ?

  336. Sir

    My DOB is 9-12-1986 belongs to OBC. I am also an employed person in central service. Can I get age relaxation

  337. Sir
    Delhi police center employees me aati h
    Kya Delhi police ko bhi upsc age relaxing deti h
    My age 35yr plz tell me

  338. Sir my date of birth is 3rd July 2000.when I appear in the civil service examination. Tell the year

  339. Sir, i am general candidate just over the age of 32 yrs, left with one attempt and i am serving in Air force as NCO for 12 years. Can i apply in UPSC? Plz suggest

  340. if i have brought 65% in matriculation due to some illness what subject should i opt for appear in this exam does the marks of matriculation matters in this exam.

  341. sir,
    I have schizophrenia, am I eligible for IAS exam even after 32 age limit. Is there a age relaxation for me.

  342. Hello,

    I am 1987 born last time couldn’t qualify prelims and this year m planning to give exam.
    If unfortunately couldn’t clear this time then am I eligible for next attempt last year attempted both papers 1 and 2 in general category

  343. Hi, Pankaj this side, I am regularly using your website for my upsc preparations, plz help to resolve some of my queries. As I come under obc category and my date of birth is 18/10/1984 and already given UPSC exam in 2016 & 2017 and giving in 2018 also. Now, pls let me know that how many attempts are still left with me and till which year I can apply for upsc exams.

    • I am exactly in the same boat…General category. I will be 32 years 6 months on Aug 1st 2019.
      I checked with Vision & others, they said not eligible. but, I am not sure if UPSC will check for running age or completed.

  345. Sir I belong to SC category my dob is 30/06/1982 am I eligible for appearing upsc cse 2019

  346. Hello sir .. my DOB is 20/05/1984. I am OBC candidate. Can I apply for 2018 prelims.

  347. hello sir/mam, iam 42 from obc, is able for ias exams. My son 12th paased yet digvijoy singh also eager for ias, ras jobs.. Now iam filled ras from preparing for paper this annn. Teacher at a govt rajasthan dept school. Sunilagahlot

  348. Please clear my doubt. My DOB is 04-07-1987. Next year I will be 32 years 28 days on 1 August 2019. Will I eligible to appear in UPSC Exam2019. Please Help me.

  349. Hi I’m a serving short service officer of Indian army. I will be 32 years on 29 jan 2020. Would I be eligible to appear in IAS in 2020. If no can I avail ex service men age relaxation as I will be in last year of my service. Regards

  351. Sir,
    I want to beat IAS examinations so please tell me that how I prepare for the IAS examinations..
    I completed my 12th from Commerce side now I am going to complete my graduation so I have 3yrs for IAS preparation please guide me Sir what books should I take for my preparations for IAS.

  352. Anjan Banerjee .sir I completed 12th in 2018 from science side.My obtained marks 440 out of 500 & I am going to complete my graduation in general course .Because am willing to crack IAS exam and for this reason I want to complete my graduation in general course.Am i eligible to sit for IAS exam after completion my graduation ?

  353. Sir,
    I cleared prelims 2018 under PH category in my first attempt.
    I am already in govt. Service from 2011 onwards.
    Now you tell me how I prepared myself for next stage.

  355. i am going to join as ssco in the air force and i belong to obc category. so what would be my age limit.

  356. My DOB is 1985 Oct. Once I attempted prelims but no luck.. Second time applied unfortunately I couldn’t able to attend the test. I wish to give a last try but I am from General Category.. As I think I crossed the age limit eligibility criteria. Will I get a chance ?

  357. sir agr m college private krti hu .toh uska koi nagative impact padhega kya ias k interview me .

  359. Hello Sir I am Aviral B.A. student and my subject is ENGLISH,SOCIOLOGY,and POLITICAL SCIENCE so please tell me sir these subjects are benifecial in IAS exam if yes then how and what should be optional subject please sir
    THANK U

  361. Sir
    My name is gaurav Chopra age would be 32 years 10 months by June 2019 can I apply for upsc exam in 2019

  363. My date of birth 5/4/82 and I belong to sc category, can I have a chance for upsc.

  364. Hi Sir,
    My dob is 24/03/1084, belongs to SC category. According to the age limit (37),how many attempts are left out for me. Could you please explain.

  367. Sir, I m passed Hindi sahithyachariya( Kerala Hindi pracharsabha) Am I able to apply for upsc exam.. ??

  368. किसी पब्लिक सेक्टर में काम करने वाले व्यक्ति को उम्र में कुछ छूट मिलती ह क्या…

  371. Sir if i want to take a gap in my attempt with the gap year be counted as an attempt i.e. , does the 6 attempts imply 6 consecutive attempts?

  373. Dear Sir
    I’m working in India Navy for Aug 2005 as a Petty Office (Rank). I have completed 13 year of my service. After retirement will I got ex-serviceman quota for UPSC examination. Kindly reply me.

    Your Faithfully
    Arun Mittal
    POGW

  374. Respected Sir,
    I have completed my B.A. (graduation) with 47% marks am i eligible for UPSC IAS 2019 nd my age is 23 yrs old

  375. sir my dob is 04/02/1983 up to how many time ई can apear the upsc exam 1or 2 time i am also ST

  377. Hi, I am general category serviceman working at the post of group b gazetted. My total work experience is more than 12 years and my dob is 7april 1982.
    Am I eligible for appearing in exam?

  379. Sir agar graduation me sirf 40% hain to kya interview pe iska koii bad effect hoga?
    Plss tell me sir.

  382. I’m perusing degree from iiie cbd belapur.
    And i have cleared all the theories paper.only project is left.
    So i want to know that am i eligible to apply or am not?
    Also my D.O.B. – 31/03/1988

  383. I am doing my masters from Germany in architectury. Am i eligible to apply for the civil service exam.

  384. Good Day,
    I am currently Canadian Citizen and originally from India. Can I able to write the CSE? What is the age limit? TIA

    Kind Regards,

    Andrews

  385. on feb 24-2019 i will enter to the age of 35.can i eligible for upsc 2019 batch exam. can i eligible for prelims,mains and interview

  386. Dear sir I am OBC and Ex-servicemen category my date of birth is 25 May 1979. Can I eligible for upsc exam?.reply me thanking you.

  387. Hi, I’m a pharmacy student. Please help me in preparation for UPSC exam, I don’t know how to start, what to choose.

  388. My D.o.b is 01/06/1981
    am Divorced (female)
    i have any age relaxation and am eligible or not for upsc exam

  390. I want to know if the total no. of attempts affect our result or not? For e.g., if I have cleared the exam (both pre and mains) in my 5th or 6th sitting, will this affect my result in the interview? Will they lessen my marks for more number of attempts?

    • Hi Vishal, please use this age calculator. As per UPSC requirements, if you are a general category candidate, to attempt UPSC Prelims 2019, you should not cross 32 years as on August 1, 2019.

      In other words, if you are a general category candidate, you must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1987 and not later than 1st August, 1998 – to appear for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2019.

      PS: Thank you all for commenting. As we have released a new ebook to clarify most of your queries, we are closing this comment thread. It has been pretty long, isn’t it?

      Download our ebook “UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success” from the “Start” section.

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