UPSC CSE eligibility
UPSC Civil Services Examination · यूपीएससी सिविल सेवा परीक्षा
To apply for UPSC CSE you need: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Final-year students may apply but must show proof of passing before the Main exam. The age limit is 21–32 years, calculated as on 1 August of the exam year.
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Final-year students may apply but must show proof of passing before the Main exam.
Age limit and relaxation
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 21–32 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD | +10 years |
| Defence services personnel disabled in operations | +3 years |
Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.
Other conditions
- Nationality: IAS, IPS and IFS require Indian citizenship; other services follow the nationality rules in the notification.
- Number of attempts: General/EWS: 6, OBC: 9, PwBD (General/EWS/OBC): 9, SC/ST: unlimited up to the age limit.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST and PwBD | Exempted (no fee) |