{"id":15876,"date":"2025-04-18T14:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=15876"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:40:27","slug":"upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Nationality, &amp; Number of Attempts for IAS Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\u201cTake up one idea, make that one idea your life; dream of it, think of it, live on it. Let the brain, body, muscles, nerves, every part of your body be full of that idea.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#What_are_the_UPSC_Exam_Eligibility_Criteria_for_2025\" >What are the UPSC Exam Eligibility Criteria for 2025?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#The_Union_Public_Service_Commission_has_defined_clear_age-related_eligibility_criteria_for_candidates_aspiring_to_appear_for_the_Civil_Services_Examination\" >The Union Public Service Commission has defined clear age-related eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to appear for the Civil Services Examination:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#The_candidate_must_have_attained_the_age_of_21_years_and_should_not_exceed_32_years_as_of_the_1st_of_August_of_the_year_of_the_examination_For_instance_for_UPSC_2025_candidates_must_be_born_not_earlier_than_2nd_August_1993_and_not_later_than_1st_August_2004\" >The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and should not exceed 32 years as of the 1st of August of the year of the examination. For instance, for UPSC 2025, candidates must be born not earlier than 2nd August 1993 and not later than 1st August 2004.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Age_Relaxation_for_SCSTOBC_and_Other_Categories\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Age Relaxation for SC\/ST\/OBC and Other Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Special_Case_Scenarios_for_Age_Relaxation\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Special Case Scenarios for Age Relaxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Minimum_Educational_Qualification\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Minimum Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_Educational_Qualification_Criteria\" >UPSC Educational Qualification Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#Exceptions_in_Educational_Eligibility\" >Exceptions in Educational Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Nationality_Criteria\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025 Nationality Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Eligibility_Certificate\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Eligibility Certificate&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Restrictions_on_Re-applying\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: : Restrictions on Re-applying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-eligibility-criteria-2025-age-limit-educational-qualification-nationality-number-of-attempts-for-ias-exam\/#UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Medical_Physical_Standards\" >UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Medical &amp; Physical Standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <em>Swami Vivekananda<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) stands tall as one of the most prestigious and sought-after competitive exams in India. Each year, lakhs of aspirants from across the nation aspire to become part of India&#8217;s esteemed civil services, such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other allied services. However, before diving into the world of NCERTs, current affairs, and mock tests, let\u2019s know whether you meet the basic eligibility requirement for the exam. Yes, you guessed it right- in this article, we\u2019ll discuss the UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article provides an in-depth overview of the UPSC age limit, including specific relaxations, eligibility criteria, and tips to optimize your preparation timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Know the Basics Before You Begin&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as the saying goes, <em>\u201cSuccess doesn\u2019t come by chance; it comes by preparation.\u201d<\/em> And in the context of UPSC, this preparation begins long before opening a book \u2014 it starts with self-assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From minimum educational qualifications to age limits and the number of attempts permitted, UPSC sets certain foundational requirements. These are not just rules but guiding parameters to help you assess your readiness and plan your preparation timeline effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing these criteria in advance not only helps avoid last-minute disappointments but also gives you clarity\u2014are you eligible? How much time do you have left? How many attempts can you make?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering where to begin, don\u2019t worry. In the following sections, we will walk you through all the critical aspects of the UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025 in a well-structured and easy-to-understand format. So that, by the end, you\u2019ll have a clear idea of whether you\u2019re ready to take the next step toward your UPSC journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in and explore everything you need to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_UPSC_Exam_Eligibility_Criteria_for_2025\"><\/span><strong>What are the UPSC Exam Eligibility Criteria for 2025?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Union_Public_Service_Commission_has_defined_clear_age-related_eligibility_criteria_for_candidates_aspiring_to_appear_for_the_Civil_Services_Examination\"><\/span>The Union Public Service Commission has defined clear age-related eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to appear for the Civil Services Examination:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_candidate_must_have_attained_the_age_of_21_years_and_should_not_exceed_32_years_as_of_the_1st_of_August_of_the_year_of_the_examination_For_instance_for_UPSC_2025_candidates_must_be_born_not_earlier_than_2nd_August_1993_and_not_later_than_1st_August_2004\"><\/span>The candidate must have attained the age of<strong> 21 years<\/strong> and should not exceed <strong>32 years<\/strong> as of the 1st of August of the year of the examination. For instance, for UPSC 2025, candidates must be born not earlier than 2nd August 1993 and not later than 1st August 2004.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Limit<\/td><td>Minimum: 21 yearsMaximum: 32 years (must not have completed 32 years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Relaxation<\/td><td>OBC: 3 yearsSC\/ST: 5 yearsPwBD: 10 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Requirement<\/td><td>Must hold a Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Attempts<\/td><td>General: 6OBC &amp; PwBD: 9SC\/ST: No limit (until age limit is reached)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nationality<\/td><td>Must be an Indian citizen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Age Limit (As of 1st August 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age eligibility plays a significant role when it comes to appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. As per the UPSC eligibility criteria for 2025, here\u2019s a simple breakdown of the age limits for different categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Category:<\/strong> Must be between <strong>21 to 32 years<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBC Category:<\/strong> Must be between <strong>21 to 35 years<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SC\/ST Category:<\/strong> Must be between <strong>21 to 37 years<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities):<\/strong> Must be between <strong>21 to 42 years<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025<strong>: Category-wise Details of Age Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Candidate Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Relaxation (Over General Limit)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Age<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>32 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+3 years<\/td><td>35 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+5 years<\/td><td>37 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD (Blind, Deaf-Mute, Orthopedically Handicapped)<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+10 years<\/td><td>42 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen (Discharged due to disability)<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+3 years<\/td><td>35 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen (Released due to disability): OBC<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+6 years (3+3)<\/td><td>38 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen (Released due to disability): SC\/ST<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+8 years (3+5)<\/td><td>40 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen (After completing 5+ years of service): General<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+5 years<\/td><td>37 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen (After 5+ years): OBC<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+8 years (5+3)<\/td><td>40 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen (After 5+ years): SC\/ST<\/td><td>21 years<\/td><td>+10 years (5+5)<\/td><td>42 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Be mindful that the age is calculated as of <strong>1st August 2025<\/strong>. Valid documentation is required to claim relaxation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Age_Relaxation_for_SCSTOBC_and_Other_Categories\"><\/span>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025<strong>: <\/strong><strong>Age Relaxation for SC\/ST\/OBC<\/strong><strong> and Other Categories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC provides age relaxation for candidates from various reserved and special categories to ensure fair opportunities in civil services. Here&#8217;s we provide a simplified breakdown of the relaxation rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SC\/ST Candidates:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> If you belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST), you are eligible for <strong>up to 5 years of age relaxation<\/strong> beyond the general age limit.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBC Candidates:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Candidates from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category get <strong>up to 3 years of relaxation<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense Personnel (Disabled in Operations):<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> If you were disabled while serving in combat against a foreign enemy or in a disturbed area and were subsequently released, you&#8217;re eligible for <strong>up to 3 years of relaxation<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ex-Servicemen \/ Commissioned Officers \/ ECOs \/ SSCOs:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> If you have completed <strong>at least 5 years of military service<\/strong> and were released:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to the completion of the assignment, or<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduled to complete your assignment within a year from <strong>1st August 2025<\/strong>,<br>you are eligible for <strong>up to 5 years of age relaxation<\/strong>, provided your release was not due to misconduct, inefficiency, or disability unrelated to service.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ECOs\/SSCOs with Extended Service Beyond 5 Years:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>If you&#8217;re an Emergency Commissioned Officer (ECO) or Short Service Commissioned Officer (SSCO) who completed 5 years of military service by <strong>1st August 2025<\/strong>, and your tenure has been extended, you&#8217;re also eligible for a <strong>5-year relaxation<\/strong>. However, you must have a certificate from the Ministry of Defence stating that you can be released with <strong>3 months\u2019 notice<\/strong> upon receiving a civil appointment.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PwBD Candidates (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities):<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> If you are a candidate with disabilities such as blindness, deaf-muteness, or orthopedic disability, you are entitled to <strong>up to 10 years of age relaxation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Special_Case_Scenarios_for_Age_Relaxation\"><\/span>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: <strong>Special Case Scenarios for Age Relaxation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC also allows <strong>cumulative age relaxation<\/strong> in certain special cases, as mentioned in its official notification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dual Eligibility for Age Relaxation:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>If you fall under more than one eligible category \u2014 for example, if you&#8217;re both <strong>SC\/ST\/OBC<\/strong> and also <strong>physically disabled<\/strong> or an <strong>ex-serviceman<\/strong> \u2014 you can <strong>combine the age relaxation benefits<\/strong> from both categories.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conditions for PwBD Age Relaxation:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To avail of age relaxation due to a physical disability, candidates must meet the medical and physical standards prescribed for PwBD by the government. A <strong>valid disability certificate<\/strong> issued by a competent government authority is mandatory.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition of Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> The term <strong>\u2018Ex-servicemen\u2019<\/strong> is defined as per the <strong>Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979<\/strong>, and any amendments made thereafter.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Minimum_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: Minimum Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key aspect of eligibility is your <strong>educational background<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To appear for the <strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/strong>, the candidate must have <strong>at least a degree in graduation<\/strong> from a <strong>recognized university<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a basic but essential requirement to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum academic standard expected for administrative roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UPSC Educational Qualification for the 2025 Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Civil Services Exam<\/td><td>Must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification.Candidates with professional or technical degrees (e.g., BE, MBBS) recognized by the government are also eligible to apply.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Educational_Qualification_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Educational Qualification Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), a candidate must hold a <strong>graduate degree from a recognized university<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recognized university means<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An institution <strong>established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature<\/strong>,<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or declared as a <strong>deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956<\/strong>,<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or an <strong>educational institute established by an Act of Parliament<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exceptions_in_Educational_Eligibility\"><\/span><strong>Exceptions in Educational Eligibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Well, there are some important exceptions to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final-Year Students:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are in your final year of graduation or awaiting results, you <strong>can apply for the Prelims<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But if you clear the Prelims, you <strong>must submit proof of passing your degree<\/strong> before the Mains application.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Degrees from Non-Listed Universities:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UPSC may, in certain cases, accept graduation from universities not listed above, <strong>provided the degree is recognized as equivalent<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional &amp; Technical Degrees:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Degrees such as <strong>engineering, CA, ICWA, or medical qualifications<\/strong> recognized by the government are valid for eligibility.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MBBS\/Medical Candidates:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&#8217;ve passed your <strong>final MBBS exam but not completed your internship<\/strong>, you can still apply for Mains provisionally.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must submit a <strong>passing certificate<\/strong> at the Mains stage and complete your internship before the Interview.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: <strong>UPSC Number of Attempts&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Attempts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>6 attempts<\/td><td>Should not have completed 32 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>9 attempts<\/td><td>Should not have completed 35 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>Unlimited (until upper age limit is reached)<\/td><td>Should not have completed 37 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD (Blind, Deaf-mute, Orthopedically Handicapped)<\/td><td>General: 9OBC: 9SC\/ST: Unlimited<\/td><td>As per respective category age limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-servicemen (Discharged due to disability)<\/td><td>As per category-wise eligibility (Gen\/OBC\/SC\/ST\/PwBD)<\/td><td>As per respective category age limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-servicemen (Discharged after 5 years of service)<\/td><td>As per category-wise eligibility (Gen\/OBC\/SC\/ST\/PwBD)<\/td><td>As per respective category age limit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Nationality_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025 <\/strong><strong>Nationality Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the <strong>UPSC CSE<\/strong>, a candidate <strong>must be a citizen of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS):<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must be <strong>citizens of India<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Other Services:<\/strong> Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:<br>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Citizen of India<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subject of Nepal<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subject of Bhutan<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tibetan refugees<\/strong> who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A person of Indian origin<\/strong> who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam) to permanently settle in India<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates falling under categories 2, 3, 4, and 5 must obtain a <strong>certificate of eligibility<\/strong> from the Government of India. While they can sit for the examination without this certificate, the appointment will only be confirmed upon submission of the eligibility certificate.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals from categories 2, 3, and 4 are <strong>not eligible<\/strong> for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Eligibility_Certificate\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: <\/strong><strong>Eligibility Certificate&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important to note here that even if you are required to produce an eligibility certificate, <strong>you can still appear for the exam<\/strong>. However, your <strong>final appointment<\/strong> will only be made after the <strong>Govt. of India issues the certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Restrictions_on_Re-applying\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: <\/strong><strong>: Restrictions on Re-applying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some restrictions on applying for the exam if you\u2019ve already selected<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have already been selected and <strong>appointed to IAS or IFS <\/strong>and continue to serve in either, you <strong>cannot appear<\/strong> for the CSE in that year.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are already in the <strong>Indian Police Service (IPS)<\/strong>, you can still appear for the CSE, but <strong>you cannot opt for IPS again<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_eligibility_criteria_for_2025_Medical_Physical_Standards\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025: <\/strong><strong>Medical &amp; Physical Standards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must be <strong>physically and medically fit<\/strong> to undertake the roles of a civil servant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must meet the physical standards as outlined in <strong>Appendix III<\/strong> of the official UPSC notification.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These standards are crucial for final selection and are published in the <strong>Gazette of India (Extraordinary)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ve covered <strong>all major aspects of <\/strong>UPSC CSE eligibility criteria for 2025, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nationality<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age limit &amp; attempts<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational qualifications<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special relaxations<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical fitness<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you fulfill every eligibility condition before applying. Knowing this in advance helps you. With competition growing each year, being aware of these norms ensures that your efforts are directed efficiently. Every attempt matters, and a well-informed strategy backed by consistent preparation can significantly increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For detailed insights and structured information on the UPSC process, you can rely on trusted sources like <em>Borthakur\u2019s IAS Academy<\/em>, which offer clarity on crucial aspects of the exam. Your journey toward becoming a civil servant starts with the right awareness and preparation. Best wishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep learning, stay consistent, and give it your best shot. All the best for your UPSC journey! 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