UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is India's central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India services and group A & group B of Central services Like CDS, NDA & NA Etc...While the Department of Personnel and Training is the central personnel agency in India.
The commission is mandated by the Constitution for appointments to the services of the Union and All India Services. It is also required to be consulted by the Government in matters relating to appointment, transfer, promotion and disciplinary matters. The commission reports directly to the President and can advise the Government through him.
UPSC Highlights
IAS Exam Age Limit |
21 to 32 years |
Age Relaxation |
As per category (mentioned below) |
Educational Qualification for IAS |
Graduation |
Nationality |
Indian citizens only |
Eligibility Educational Qualification for UPSC
UPSC does not discriminate against candidates based on their scores in graduation. Hence, there is no minimum qualifying percentage as the IAS eligibility condition. The UPSC eligibility conditions for the UPSC exam concerning educational qualification are given below:
1. The candidate must hold a graduation degree from a government-recognized university.
2. In their final year or awaiting results, candidates are also eligible to appear for UPSC preliminary Examination.
Category |
Minimum Age Limit for UPSC |
Maximum Age Limit for UPSC |
IAS exam Age Limit for General Category |
21 |
32 |
EWS |
21 |
32 |
SC/ST |
21 |
37 |
IAS OBC Age Limit |
21 |
35 |