UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam Age Calculator 2026
Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination for IAS, IPS, IFS
- Minimum Age
- 21 years
- Maximum Age
- 32 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- UPSC
- Attempt Limit
- 6
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (32 years).
Calculate Your Eligibility
Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam (2026).
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam â FAQs (2026)
What is UPSC IAS age limit for General category?
For UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam, the notified age band is 21â32 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official UPSC notification.
How many attempts are allowed in UPSC CSE?
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam allows up to 6 attempts for General category (more for reserved categories where notified). Attempts are counted as per UPSC rules in the official notification.
What is UPSC age limit for OBC?
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years upper-age relaxation for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam, so the effective maximum is typically 35 years instead of 32 years for General, as on the cutoff date.
What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
For UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam, the notified age band is 21â32 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official UPSC notification.
How is age calculated for UPSC UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
Age for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notificationânot on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
What is the cutoff date for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam age calculation?
The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on âŠ" date for each cycle is in the official UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam notificationâalways verify before applying.
How many attempts are allowed for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam allows up to 6 attempts for General category (more for reserved categories where notified). Attempts are counted as per UPSC rules in the official notification.
Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
Yes. For UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.
Do female candidates get extra age relaxation in UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
For UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam, UPSC generally does not give gender-based age relaxation (except where specifically notified). For KVS/UGC NET teaching posts, women often get up to 10 years relaxationâcheck the official notification.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD candidates in UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.
Can EWS candidates get age relaxation in UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
EWS candidates for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam generally follow the same 21â32 year band as General with no extra upper-age relaxation unless the notification specifies otherwise.
Which date of birth certificate is accepted for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam?
Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.