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Age limit and attempt for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories for UPSC?
Last Updated
5th May, 2026
Date Published
4th May, 2026
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How does the age limit and attempt count change for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories?
- EWS: Exactly the same as the General category—32 years and 6 attempts.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): You get a 3-year extension, making the age limit 35 years with a total of 9 attempts.
- SC / ST: You get a 5-year extension, pushing the age limit to 37 years. There is no limit on the number of attempts until you reach that age.
- PwBD (Disabled): The age limit is relaxed up to 42 years. For attempts, General/EWS/OBC candidates get 9, while SC/ST candidates remain unlimited until the age of 42.
