UPSC Civil Services 2026 Age Calculator
For UPSC CSE 2026 you must be at least 21 and must not have turned 32 on 1 August 2026. Enter your date of birth and category to see your exact age and whether you're within the limit.
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This page opens the Exam Age Calculator with the settings for this task. You can change any of them above.
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How to use the UPSC Age Calculator
- 01Enter your date of birth.
- 02UPSC Civil Services 2026 is already selected. Choose your category.
- 03Read your age on the cut-off date and whether you're within the limit.
- 04Open the linked notice to confirm before applying.
Good to know
As on 1 August 2026
From UPSC notice No. 05/2026-CSE.
Relaxation included
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10/13/15 years. EWS gets none.
Attempts too
The page notes the attempt limits: 6 for General and EWS, 9 for OBC and PwBD, unlimited for SC/ST.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UPSC age limit for 2026?
At least 21 and not yet 32 on 1 August 2026, which means born between 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2005 for General candidates.
How much relaxation do OBC and SC/ST candidates get?
3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 5 years for SC/ST. PwBD candidates get 10 years, which adds to the category relaxation.
How many attempts are allowed?
6 for General and EWS, 9 for OBC and PwBD (unlimited for PwBD who are SC/ST), and unlimited for SC/ST, up to the age limit.
Is this official?
No. It applies the rules in the notice, but only UPSC decides eligibility.