Quick answer
What is the UPSC CSE age limit for 2027?
The UPSC age limit for Civil Services 2027 is 21 to under 32 on 1 August 2027 for General and EWS candidates, which means born between 2 August 1995 and 1 August 2006. OBC candidates get 3 extra years, SC/ST candidates 5, and PwBD candidates a further 10.
- Cut-off date: 1 August of the exam year
- Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 years
- Other exams: choose “Other exam” and enter the limits from the notification
How is age eligibility checked for an exam?
Exams set a minimum age and an upper limit, both measured on a fixed cut-off date. You must have reached the minimum age, and you must not have reached the upper limit, on that date.
Example: UPSC CSE 2027, born 1 January 2000
On 1 August 2027 the candidate is 27 years, 7 months old, which is within 21 to under 32. They can sit the exam in 5 more years, including 2027.
How much age relaxation do reserved categories get?
- OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years
- SC / ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years, added to the category relaxation
- Ex-servicemen and others: vary by exam; enter them using “Other exam”
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services?
For General and EWS candidates, you must have reached 21 and must not have reached 32 on 1 August of the exam year. OBC candidates get 3 extra years, SC/ST candidates 5, and PwBD candidates a further 10.
Who is eligible for UPSC CSE 2027 by age?
General/EWS candidates born between 2 August 1995 and 1 August 2006 are within the age limit for UPSC CSE 2027. Relaxations extend the earlier date for reserved categories.
On which date is age calculated for government exams?
Each exam fixes a cut-off date in its notification, such as 1 August for UPSC CSE. Your age is counted on that date, not on the day you apply or sit the exam.
What does “must not have attained 32” mean?
It means you must still be 31 on the cut-off date. If your 32nd birthday falls on or before the cut-off date, you are over the limit.
Are age relaxations added together?
Usually yes. For example, an OBC candidate with a benchmark disability gets 3 + 10 = 13 extra years for UPSC CSE. Check the notification for the exact rules and caps.
Can I use this calculator for SSC, bank or state PSC exams?
Yes. Choose “Other exam” and enter the minimum age, the upper limit and the cut-off date from that exam’s notification, The category list adds OBC +3 and SC/ST +5 years, so check that your exam uses the same relaxation.
How many more years can I appear for UPSC by age?
The calculator shows “Exam years left”, counting the chosen exam year. A General candidate born on 1 January 2000 is 27 on 1 August 2027, so they have 5 exam years left by age, from 2027 to 2031. Attempt limits apply separately.