The UPSC age limit decides whether you may sit the exam at all, and it is checked on one fixed date, not on the day you apply. Enter your date of birth and the date to see your exact age and the last date you remain eligible.
| Range | Category | Max age | Born on or after | Born on or before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 to 32 years | General / EWS | 32 | 2 Jan 1994 | 1 Jan 2006 |
| 21 to 32 years | OBC (non-creamy layer) | 35 | 2 Jan 1991 | 1 Jan 2006 |
| 21 to 32 years | SC / ST | 37 | 2 Jan 1989 | 1 Jan 2006 |
| 21 to 32 years | PwBD - General / EWS | 42 | 2 Jan 1984 | 1 Jan 2006 |
| 21 to 32 years | PwBD - OBC | 45 | 2 Jan 1981 | 1 Jan 2006 |
| 21 to 32 years | PwBD - SC / ST | 47 | 2 Jan 1979 | 1 Jan 2006 |
The example date is only an illustration. Use the real cut-off date from the notification in the calculator above.
The usual range is 21 to 32 years for General category candidates. Reserved categories get extra years as shown in the table above.
UPSC counts age as on 1 August of the exam year.
The standard pattern is 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer and 5 years for SC/ST. PwBD candidates get 10 years in General/EWS, 13 in OBC and 15 in SC/ST. EWS gets no relaxation.
No. It is a quick check. The notification of the exam you apply for is the final authority.