Category

Details

1. Nationality

• For IAS & IPS: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• For other services: Candidate must be either:

• Citizen of India, OR 
• Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR 
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, OR 
• Person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

2. Educational Qualification

• A candidate must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university.
• Final year students awaiting results can also apply, provided they can submit proof of passing before the Mains exam.

3. Age Limit

• Candidate must be 21 years old and not more than 32 years old on 1st August of the exam year.
• Age Relaxation: 

• OBC: 3 years (up to 35 years)
• SC/ST: 5 years (up to 37 years)
• PwBD: 10 years (up to 42 years)

4. Number of Attempts

• General Category: 6 attempts up to 32 years 
• OBC: 9 attempts up to 35 years 
• SC/ST: Unlimited attempts up to 37 years 
• PwBD: Relaxed attempts as per category

5. Physical Standards

• Candidates must be physically fit as per the Civil Services medical guidelines for admission to the services.

? NOTE: Candidates claiming reservation must upload valid certificates (Caste, EWS, Disability, etc.) in the format prescribed by UPSC / DoPT, otherwise the benefit will not be given.