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Age Calculator

UPSC CSE Examination 2026 Check Age Eligibility for UPSC CSE 2026 Age Calculator

Enter your date of birth to calculate your exact age in years, months and days as on 01-08-2026 for UPSC CSE Examination 2026. Compare the result with the configured age rules shown on this page and verify final eligibility from the latest official notification.

Verify age for UPSC CSE 2026 as on 01-08-2026 with category-wise relaxation.

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UPSC CSE 2026 Age Limit

Configured for UPSC CSE 2026

Age as on

01-08-2026

Minimum age

21 years

Base upper age

32 years

Accepted DOB range

02-08-1994 to 01-08-2005

Category-wise age limits

General / Unreserved / EWS: 21 - 32 years; born not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2005
OBC: 21 - 35 years; upper age relaxation up to 3 years
SC / ST: 21 - 37 years; upper age relaxation up to 5 years

Special relaxation rules

PwBD: upper age relaxation up to 10 years, subject to category and service rules
Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs: upper age relaxation up to 5 years, subject to UPSC rules

Important Notes

Age is calculated as on 01-08-2026.
Date of birth should match the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
Candidate must verify with the official UPSC CSE 2026 notification.

Important: This tool calculates exact chronological age only. Final eligibility can additionally depend on post, category, gender, domicile, PwBD status, ex-servicemen rules, certificate validity and the latest official notification.

Age calculation tips for UPSC CSE Examination 2026

Cross-check the cut-off dateThis preset uses 01-08-2026 as the age calculation date. Verify it against the latest official notification before relying on the result.
Compare with the rule that applies to youAfter calculating your age, compare it with the applicable post, category and relaxation rules rather than using one generic age limit for every candidate.
Avoid one-day mistakesEnter your date of birth exactly as recorded in the documents accepted by the recruiting authority. A one-day difference can matter near an age-limit boundary.

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