UPSC Age Calculator (2026)

Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination • Conducted by Union Public Service Commission

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Enter your details to calculate exact age for UPSC.

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Enter your date of birth and category to see if you are eligible for this exam.

Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for UPSC.

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / UR21 Yrs32 Yrs
OBC (NCL)21 Yrs35 Yrs
SC / ST21 Yrs37 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen21 Yrs37 Yrs
PwD21 Yrs42 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent). Final year students may apply provisionally.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationMax AgeAttempts
General / UR32 Yrs6
OBC (NCL)+3 Years35 Yrs9
SC / ST+5 Years37 YrsUnlimited
PwD+10 Years42 Yrs9 (Gen/OBC); Unlimited (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen+5 Years37 YrsUnlimited up to age 37

Special / Additional Relaxations

  • J&K domicile candidates (Jan 1980 – Dec 1989): 5 years relaxation.
  • PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation cumulatively over their base category limit.

Important Notes

  • This calculator follows UPSC Civil Services rules for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other CSE services.
  • Age is reckoned as of August 1st of the exam year.
  • Always verify the official UPSC notification for attempt limits and category rules.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Union Public Service Commission notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding UPSC age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

Yes. This calculator follows the standard UPSC Civil Services Examination age rules used for IAS and other major CSE services.
The standard age range is 21 to 32 years as of August 1st of the exam year.
Yes. OBC, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates receive upper-age relaxation according to UPSC rules.
Attempt limits depend on category and can change over time. Always verify the latest official UPSC notification for the exact attempt policy.
The Civil Services Examination is the gateway to IAS, IPS, IFS, and multiple other Group A and Group B central services.
Yes. Use this tool for a quick estimate, then verify the official UPSC notification before applying.