UPSC Age Calculator 2026: Exact Age as on 1 August (CSE Eligibility)
Cross-check your UPSC CSE 2026 age eligibility in seconds. Enter DOB, pick category and the exam year — this tool computes your exact age as on 1 August, the day UPSC freezes the cut-off. For general date maths use the main Age Calculator.
UPSC Category-wise Age Limits (Fresh 2026)
- General / EWS: 21 to 32 years — hard ceiling on 1 Aug 2026.
- OBC (non-creamy): 21 to 35 years — 3-year relaxation.
- SC / ST: 21 to 37 years — 5-year relaxation.
- PwBD (General/EWS): up to 42 years — 10-year relaxation.
- Ex-servicemen: add 5 years to your category limit after adjusting military service.
Attempts Left — How UPSC Counts Them
An attempt is counted only when you actually appear in a paper of the Preliminary exam. Filling the form and skipping does not count. Appearing in Prelims but not Mains still counts as one attempt.
- General: 6 attempts total.
- OBC: 9 attempts.
- SC/ST: unlimited till the upper age limit is crossed.
- PwBD (Gen/OBC): 9 attempts. PwBD (SC/ST): unlimited.
Extra Relaxations Most Aspirants Forget
The upper-age relaxation is cumulative — a PwBD OBC candidate gets both the 3 OBC years and the 10 PwBD years on top of the General 32-year ceiling. Central Government Civil Servants with 3+ years of continuous service and personnel from Jammu & Kashmir domicile (during 1980-89) also enjoy additional relaxation windows. Always cross-check with the current-year UPSC notification PDF before assuming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPSC age limit for 2026?+
For UPSC CSE 2026, the candidate must be 21-32 years as on 1 August 2026 (General). OBC gets +3 years, SC/ST +5 years and PwBD up to +10 years relaxation.
How is UPSC age calculated exactly?+
UPSC uses chronological age — years, months and days between your DOB and 1st August of the exam year. Even one day over 32 makes a General candidate ineligible.
How many attempts do I have for UPSC CSE?+
General: 6 attempts, OBC: 9 attempts, SC/ST: unlimited till upper age limit, PwBD (General/OBC): 9 attempts.
Can I appear for UPSC after 32?+
Only reserved-category candidates can cross 32 as per official relaxations. General candidates who cross the upper limit as on 1 August of the exam year become permanently ineligible.
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