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What is the upper age limit to apply for UPSC IAS exam 2026?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the age limit in the official notification. The upper age limit for the General Categoary candidates is 32 years. The Commission provides age relaxation to certain reserved categories.
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Has UPSC reduced the CSE(IAS) age limit for 2026 exam?
The Union Public Service Commission has not reduced the age limit to apply for the UPSC IAS exam 2026. The Commission requires the approval of the Ministry of Personnel in changing the eligibility for the exam.
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Are there any undergraduate programs with a shorter duration that are eligible for UPSC civil services?
After clearing the UPSC Civil Services Exam, candidates undergo training at LBSNAA (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration).
The Foundation Course lasts about 3–4 months, followed by specific service training (e.g., IAS, IPS) which can extend the total training to approximately 2 year
Upvote Yes, there is upper age limit relaxation in the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam for the reserved category candidates. Have a look at the UPSC CAPF age limit relaxation norms below:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe | five years |
| Other Backward Classes | three years |
| Civilian Central Government Servants | five years Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation. |
| Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989 | five years |
Upvote The UPSC CAPF eligibility states-
- Candidates must citizen of India or subject of Nepal and Bhutan.
- The minimum age limit is 20 years and upper age limit is 25 years.
- Candidate must hold a Bachelors degree from any recognised university.
Upvote Am I eligible to appear for the UPSC IAS Civil Services exam if I graduate with a B. Voc in Media Production from Allahabad University?
Yes, you are eligible to appear for the UPSC IAS Civil Services exam if you graduate with a B.Voc in Media Production as u meet the eligibility criteria which has citizenship, age and education from a recognised university and you are allowed a maximum of 6 attempts for UPSC exam.
Upvote I am a student of Masters Diploma in fashion designing. Am I eligible for UPSC?
Yes, being a student of Master's Diploma in Fashion Designing you can sit for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. According to the eligibility criteria it must be noted that only degree holders from any recognised university or its equivalent are considered eligible for applying to this examination
Upvote Yes, students after completing their study from YCMOU can apply for UPSC CSE exam. YCMOU degree is valid and approved by UGC. The college or university does not matter when applying for UPSC CSE as long as they fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for CSE
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