Updated for 2026 Notification(Last verified: 5 July 2026)

UPPSC PCS Age Calculator 2026

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Quick Reference: UPPSC PCS Age Limits

Category-Wise Age Limits (as on 1 July 2026)

CategoryMin AgeMax AgeRelaxation
General / Unreserved21 years40 years-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)21 years45 years+5 yrs
SC / ST21 years45 years+5 yrs
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)21 years55 years+15 yrs

Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for UPPSC PCS 2026

To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 July 2026).

General / EWS (Unreserved) 21-40 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 July 1986 to 1 July 2005

(Both dates inclusive)

OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 21-45 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 July 1981 to 1 July 2005

(Both dates inclusive)

SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 21-45 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 July 1981 to 1 July 2005

(Both dates inclusive)

PwD Category (10 Year Relaxation) 21-55 Years

📅 Candidate must be born between:

2 July 1971 to 1 July 2005

(Both dates inclusive)

📋 Age Relaxation Information

Standard Relaxations:

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • PwD: 10 years

Important Points:

  • • Age calculated as on 1 July 2026
  • • Minimum age: 21 years for all categories
  • • Relaxation on upper age limit only
  • • Verify with official notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the age limit for UPPSC 2026?

A: The UPPSC PCS 2026 age limit is 21-40 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1st July 2026.

Q: What is the UPPSC age limit for OBC candidates?

A: OBC candidates with UP domicile get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 45 years for UPPSC 2026. OBC candidates from other states are treated as General category.

Q: What is the UPPSC age limit for SC/ST candidates?

A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 45 years for UPPSC PCS 2026.

Q: What is the UPPSC PCS attempt limit?

A: There is no attempt limit for UPPSC PCS examination. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish till the upper age limit.

Q: How many attempts are allowed in UPPSC for general category?

A: There is no limit on attempts for General or any category in UPPSC. You can take the exam unlimited times as long as you are within the age limit of 40 years (General) or 45 years (OBC/SC/ST).

Q: What is the UPPSC age count date 2026?

A: The UPPSC 2026 age count date is 1st July 2026 (01-07-2026). Your age as on this date determines your eligibility.

Q: On which date is age calculated for UPPSC?

A: Age for UPPSC PCS is calculated as on 1st July of the examination year (01-07-2026 for UPPSC 2026).

Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in UPPSC?

A: PwD candidates get 15 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 55 years for UPPSC PCS 2026.

Q: What is the minimum age for UPPSC?

A: The minimum age for UPPSC PCS is 21 years as on 1st July 2026.

Q: What is the UPPSC PCS 2026 notification for Combined State Services?

A: UPPSC has released Advt. A-1/E-1/2026 for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) with 500 posts. Applications close 27 July 2026. Age is 21-40 years (General) as on 1 July 2026.

Q: What is the UPPSC age limit for general category?

A: The UPPSC PCS age limit for General (Unreserved) category is 21-40 years as on 1st July 2026. Age relaxation is only available for UP domicile reserved category candidates.

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Last updated: 2026-07-05