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How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC exam?

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  The UPSC exam is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India , which offers a chance to join the elite civil services of the country. However, not everyone can app ear for this exam as many times as they want. There are certain rules and regulations regarding the age limit and number of attempts for the UPSC exam, which vary according to the category of the candidates. According to the latest notification of UPSC, the age limit and number of attempts for the UPSC exam are as follows: For general category candidates, the age limit is 32 years and the number of attempts is 6. For OBC candidates, the age limit is 35 years and the number of attempts is 9. For SC/ST candidates, the age limit is 37 years and the number of attempts is unlimited. For EWS candidates, the age limit is 32 years and the number of attempts is 6. For PwD candidates, the age limit is 42 years for general and EWS categories, 45 years for OBC category, and 47 years for SC/ST category. The number of a

What is the eligibility criteria for the UPSC civil services exam ?

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  The UPSC civil services exam is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit candidates for various services and posts in the central government, such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and others. The exam consists of three stages: the preliminary exam, the main exam, and the personality test. To be eligible for the UPSC civil services exam, candidates need to fulfill certain criteria based on their nationality, age, education, number of attempts, and physical fitness. Here is a brief overview of the eligibility criteria for the UPSC civil services exam: Nationality : The candidate must be a citizen of India for the IAS and IPS services. For other services, a candidate can be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, or a person of Ind