UPSC Eligibility Criteria.

UPSC Eligibility Criteria.

What are the eligibility criteria for appearing in the UPSC civil services examination?

The eligibility criteria for appearing in the UPSC civil services examination are as follows:

• Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

• Age Limit: The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August of the year in which he/she is appearing for the examination. There are age relaxations for certain categories of candidates as per the government norms.

• Educational Qualification: The candidate must possess a degree from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification.

• Number of attempts: The number of attempts for the UPSC Civil Services examination is limited to six for General Category candidates, nine for OBC candidates, and unlimited for SC/ST candidates.

• Physical standards: The candidate must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to Civil Services Examination as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India.

Candidates who meet these eligibility criteria can apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.