The UPSC eligibility criteria for the CSE Exam typically include:
As far as age criteria for UPSC is concerned the candidate must have attained the age of 21 years as minimum age for UPSC and must not have attained the age of 32 years(maximum age for UPSC) on the 1st of August of the year of examination. (For 2024, it would mean the candidate should be born not earlier than August 2, 1992, and not later than August 1, 2003).
Age relaxations are provided for candidates belonging to certain categories such as SC/ST, OBC, and persons with benchmark disabilities. The specific age relaxations vary for each category.
UPSC eligibility criteria provides age relaxation to candidates belonging to certain categories as per the guidelines of the Government of India. Here's a summary of the age relaxation criteria for different categories:
Please note that these age limits as maximum age of UPSC / minimum age for UPSC are subject to change, and it's essential to refer to the official notification released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the most accurate and updated information regarding the age criteria for UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2024.
| Category | Maximum Age | No. of Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 32 | 6 |
| EWS | 32 | 9 |
| OBC | 35 | 9 |
| ST/SC | 37 | Unlimited upto age limit |
| Ex-servicemen | 37 | 9 |
| Disabled defense services personnel | 35 | 9 |
| Person with benchmark disability EWS | 42 | 9 |
Please note that the eligibility criteria might change, and it's crucial to refer to the official notification released by UPSC for the most accurate and updated information regarding the UPSC eligibility criteria for the Civil Services Examination in 2024.
(i) An effort at a preliminary examination shall be considered an attempt at the Civil Services Examination. (ii) If a candidate appears on any one paper in the Preliminary Examination, it will be considered an attempt at the Examination. (iii) Regardless of disqualification or cancellation of candidature, the candidate's appearance at the Examination will be counted as an attempt.
Ans : No, an attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.
Ans : An attempt at the Preliminary Examination is considered an attempt at the Civil Services Examination: (I) If a candidate actually appears in any one paper in the Preliminary Examination. (II) Notwithstanding the disqualification/cancellation of candidature, the fact of appearance of the candidate at the examination is counted as an attempt.
Ans : It is the primary responsibility of the candidate to keep a record/track of number of attempts availed by him/her.
Ans : The number of attempts availed by a candidate in Civil Services Examination is checked/verified from the available data/records with the Commission at appropriate stage of this Examination.
Ans : In the relevant provisions under Disqualification, Debarment, Disciplinary Action, Criminal Prosecution of the extant Civil Services Examination Rules, it has been provided that “A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of - (f) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information; in addition to being liable to criminal prosecution, shall be disqualified by the Commission from the Examination held under these Rules; and/or shall be liable to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period by the Commission, from any examination or selection..” Therefore, in accordance with this Rule, in all such cases of misleading information on number of attempts availed by the candidates, the Commission cancels the candidature of the said erring candidates for that particular Civil Services Examination and also debars them for 10 years in respect of all future Examinations/Selections of the Commission.
The candidate must hold a degree from any recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification for UPSC.
The educational qualification for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 is as follows:
It's important to note that meeting the minimum educational qualification criteria is necessary for candidates to be eligible to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
Q. What are the minimum educational qualifications prescribed?Answer - The candidate must hold a degree from one of the universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or from any other educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or have an equivalent qualification for UPSC.
The candidates belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) should furnish a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. Such candidates may take the exam before getting the said certificate of eligibility, but he/she would get the offer of appointment only after the Government of India has issued the certificate.
Point to Note: A person belonging to categories (2), (3) and (4) are not eligible for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).