UPSC Exams Age Limit 2026
Union Public Service Commission examinations including Civil Services, IES, CDS, NDA, and CAPF
5 Exams | Complete Age Guide
UPSC Age Limits Comparison
| Exam | Min Age | General | OBC | SC/ST | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CAPF UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) AC | 20 yrs | 25 yrs | 28 yrs | 30 yrs | Details → |
| UPSC CDS UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) | 19 yrs | 24 yrs | 27 yrs | 29 yrs | Details → |
| UPSC CSE UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) | 21 yrs | 32 yrs | 35 yrs | 37 yrs | Details → |
| UPSC IES UPSC Engineering Services (IES/ESE) | 21 yrs | 30 yrs | 33 yrs | 35 yrs | Details → |
| UPSC NDA UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) | 16.5 yrs | 19 yrs | 22 yrs | 24 yrs | Details → |
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Standard Age Relaxation for UPSC
Category Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
Important Notes
- • Relaxation applies to upper age limit only
- • Minimum age is same for all categories
- • Age calculated as per official cutoff date
- • Check official notification for updates
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