UPSC Eligibility Criteria

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

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) – Eligibility Criteria

To appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

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.