Welcome to ClearIAS UPSC Age Calculator!
ClearIAS has added an age calculator tool on this page to determine your eligibility for UPSC exams based on age and category-wise attempts.
This resource is designed to help UPSC aspirants plan their journey more effectively by calculating the age and number of attempts left.
UPSC Age Calculator Tool
- Step 1 (From Date): Enter your date of birth as in your 10th Class Marksheet in the first row.
- Step 2 (To Date): Enter 01 – August – Exam Year (Eg: 01-08-2025) in the second row.
Note: If you intend to attempt UPSC CSE Prelims 2025, even though the UPSC CSE Prelims is on May 25, 2025, you must calculate your age as of August 01, 2025.
Case Study:
Raju, a general category candidate, after entering his details in the tool given above, got his age as of August 01, 2025, as 32 years 3 months.
In this case, he is not eligible to appear for UPSC CSE.
This is because his age should not exceed 32 years.
Or to be precise, his age should be less than 32 years.
Upper Age Limit and Number of Attempts
Below is a table that outlines the age limits and number of attempts for different categories as per UPSC guidelines:
Category |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
Number of Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
General |
21 |
32 |
6 |
OBC |
21 |
35 |
9 |
SC/ST |
21 |
37 |
Unlimited |
PwD |
21 |
42 |
Depends on category |
Note: The information is updated as per the latest UPSC norms.
Age is calculated as of August 01
UPSC calculates your age as of August 01 of your exam year.
For example, if you intend to attempt UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, even though the exam is on May 26, 2024, you must calculate your age as of August 01, 2024.
For UPSC CSE 2025: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August, 2025 i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1993 and not later than 1st August, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can I appear for UPSC after the age of 32 as a general category candidate?
Answer: As a general category candidate, the maximum age limit is 32. However, there are age relaxations for other categories.
Q2. How many attempts do general category candidates get?
Answer: General category candidates are eligible for 6 attempts up to 32.
Q3. How many attempts do OBC candidates get?
Answer: OBC candidates are eligible for 9 attempts up to 35.
Q4. Which is the date based on which UPSC calculates the age?
Answer: August 1st of the year of the exam.
Strategy for Success in UPSC CSE
The prelims-cum-mains strategy should be a mix of classes, mock exams, and online study materials with offline study materials such as IAS textbooks and NCERT.
Additional Resources
- UPSC Eligibility
- Official UPSC Notification
- UPSC Syllabus
- UPSC Coaching
- Strategy Articles for UPSC Preparation
Let us know your comments
Our UPSC Age Calculator is a simple yet powerful tool to help you calculate your current age and understand your eligibility for UPSC exams.
Feel free to ask questions or share your experiences regarding UPSC age and attempt calculations in the comments section.
Legal Disclaimer
The information provided here is for guidance purposes only. We recommend referring to the official UPSC notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Your blog post was a valuable resource on the topic. I liked how you incorporated real-life examples and case studies to illustrate your points.
Hi
I’m from army and serving as Lt Col with21 years of service, I became a medical category with a disability attributable to Military service.
My birth date is 13 Apr 1981, I have never appeared before.
Can I apply for UPSC 2024.
My dob is 27 December 1995 how many attempts left for upsc I belong to general category
@Hemwant Gaur – The upper age limit for candidates with benchmark disability (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.
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can i give 2024 attempt if my date of birth is 21st july 2003
Yes
Can I apply cse 2024
My dob 1-4-87
ST category
nope sir, u are already 37 years old and 4 months old
Sir
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Meri Umar 10/12/1993 h to m 2026 ki UPSC exam de sakti hu
As I’m born on 22 December 2004,
Can anyone say in which upcoming year I’m eligible for undergoing upsc exam
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