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Accurate, instant verification based on the statutory 1st August cutoff date. Computes your exact age in Years, Months, and Days, remaining attempts for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen, and projects your first & final eligible exam years for IAS, IPS, IFS & IRS.
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Our engine will instantly calculate your exact age as of 1st August 2026, remaining attempts, and complete official eligibility across IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS.
Official UPSC CSE Age Limit & Attempts Matrix 2026-2027
Per DoPT Civil Services Examination Rules published in the official Gazette of India.
| Category / Community | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation | Attempts Allowed | Cutoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Open Category (UR) | 21 Years | 32 Years | Nil | 6 Attempts | 1st August of Exam Year |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 21 Years | 32 Years | Nil (10% Quota Only) | 6 Attempts | 1st August of Exam Year |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes - NCL) | 21 Years | 35 Years | +3 Years | 9 Attempts | 1st August of Exam Year |
| SC / ST (Scheduled Castes & Tribes) | 21 Years | 37 Years | +5 Years | Unlimited (Till 37 Yrs) | 1st August of Exam Year |
| PwBD (Benchmark Disabilities - General / OBC) | 21 Years | 42 Years | +10 Years | 9 Attempts | 1st August of Exam Year |
| PwBD (Benchmark Disabilities - SC / ST) | 21 Years | 42 Years | +10 Years | Unlimited (Till 42 Yrs) | 1st August of Exam Year |
| Ex-Servicemen (Commissioned Officers >= 5 Yrs) | 21 Years | 37 Years | +5 Years | Category Rules Apply | 1st August of Exam Year |
| Disabled Defence Personnel | 21 Years | 35 / 38 Years | +3 Yrs (Gen/OBC) / +8 Yrs (SC/ST) | Standard / Relaxed | 1st August of Exam Year |
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According to official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and UPSC Civil Services Examination rules, a candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on 1st August of the examination year (e.g. 01.08.2026 for UPSC 2026). For UPSC 2026, a candidate must be born between 2nd August 1994 and 1st August 2005.
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