To be eligible for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, candidates must be citizens of India, of Indian origin, or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who settled in India before January 1, 1962.
| Category | Minimum Age | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 21 Years | No Relaxation | 32 Years |
| OBC | 21 Years | 32+3 Years | 35 Years |
| SC/ST | 21 Years | 32+5 Years | 37 Years |
| Physical Disabled (Blind, Deaf-mute, Orthopedically handicapped) | 21 Years | 32+10 Years | 42 Years |
| Ex-serviceman discharged from duty due to Disability | General: 21 Years OBC: 21 Years SC/ST: 21 Years |
32+3 Years 32+3+3 Years 32+3+5 Years |
35 Years 38 Years 40 Years |
| Ex-serviceman discharged after 5 years duty | General: 21 Years OBC: 21 Years SC/ST: 21 Years |
32+5 Years 32+5+3 Years 32+5+5 Years |
37 Years 40 Years 42 Years |
| Category | Max Age (Shoul not have touched the age of) |
|---|---|
| General | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC/ST | untill upper age limit reached |
| Physically Challenged | General: 9 OBC: 9 SC/ST: Untill upper age limit reached |
| Ex-serviceman discharged after 5 years duty | As per categories mentioned above, i.e., Gen, OBC, SC/ST, Disabled |
The minimum UPSC qualification is candidates must hold a Graduation Degree from a recognized University.
| Exam | Education Qualification |
|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Service Examination (CSE) | To be eligible for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. The degree can be from any university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India. It can also be from an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament and declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. |
