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hello my date of birth is 15/04/1994 can I give UPSC exam in 2026 in general category


zeba parvez 6th Aug, 2021
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ADITYA KUMAR Student Expert 6th Aug, 2021

Hi


No, you are not eligible for UPSC 2026 examination.

This is because,

For general category, upper age limit is 32 years old as on 1st of August of the year of filling the form i. e means to be eligible you should not be more than 32 years old   on 1st August 2026 in case of UPSC 2026.

But with your date of birth on  15/04/1994 you will be more than 32 years old i. e 32 years and 4 months old as on on 1st August 2026 and  thus not eligible for UPSC 2026

For reference, UPSC eligibility  criteria is provided below:-

*You  must  have  a  bachelor's  degree in any, discipline    from a  recognised university.

*Minimum  age  limit :-  you  need to  be at least  21  years  old   to be  eligible as on 1st of August of the year of filling the form

*Maximum  age  limit :-  32 years , also there's 3  year  relaxation on upper age limit for  obc and of  5 years  for sc/st category as on 1st of August of the year of filling the form

For detailed  information related to UPSC eligibility criteria ,  you can visit our page at

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria/amp

Thank you



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