UPSC ESE Age Calculator (2026)

Engineering Services Examination (IES) • Conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for UPSC ESE.

Category	Min Age	Max Age
General / UR	21 Yrs	30 Yrs
OBC (NCL)	21 Yrs	33 Yrs
SC / ST	21 Yrs	35 Yrs
PwD	21 Yrs	40 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Max Age	Attempts
General / UR	No relaxation	30 Yrs	Unlimited
OBC (NCL)	3 years	33 Yrs	Unlimited
SC / ST	5 years	35 Yrs	Unlimited
PwD (General)	10 years	40 Yrs	Unlimited

Special / Additional Relaxations

Government servants (departmental candidates) holding regular posts get up to 5 years relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen get a 5-year upper age relaxation.

Important Notes

Age reference cutoff is January 1st of the exam year.
Strict medical standards apply; candidates undergo medical tests at designated railway hospitals after the interview.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The age limit for General category candidates is 21 to 30 years. OBC candidates can apply up to 33 years, and SC/ST candidates up to 35 years. PwD candidates can apply up to 40 years.

Yes. Candidates appearing in their final year engineering degree exams can apply provisionally. They must produce proof of passing the degree during the Detailed Application Form (DAF) stage.

No. Unlike Civil Services (IAS), there is no limit on the number of attempts for the Engineering Services Examination. You can write it every year as long as you meet the age criteria.

UPSC ESE is conducted for four main disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

The selection consists of three stages: Stage I (Preliminary Examination - objective, 500 marks), Stage II (Main Examination - conventional/written, 600 marks), and Stage III (Personality Test - 200 marks).

Yes. Government servants (regular civilian central govt employees) in technical services can get an upper age relaxation of up to 5 years (up to 35 years for General).