Attempts in UPSC Civil Services 2026 and Age Limit for UPSC CSAT 2026 The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious competitive exams in India, used to select candidates for various civil services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), among others. For aspirants preparing for the UPSC CSE in 2026, understanding the rules regarding attempts and age limits is crucial for effective planning and strategy. Attempts in UPSC Civil Services Exam The number of attempts allowed in the UPSC CSE is an important aspect of the examination process. This limit is defined by the UPSC guidelines, which vary based on the category of the candidate. General Category: - Candidates belonging to the **General category** are allowed a maximum of **6 attempts**. OBC (Other Backward Classes): - Candidates under the **OBC category** can avail a maximum of **9 attempts**. SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled T...
UPSC Civil Services 2013 Main Examination New Pattern New Main Examination with 7 Papers Important Changes: Four General Studies Papers Current Affairs merged with the General Studies itself. All Four GS Papers needs to studied in current affairs context. Devote more times on reading newspapers, and analysis articles. Now, only one optional needs to be selected. Literature can't be selected as optional unless, you're having literature in graduation. No Scope for HINDI. Pali is removed. Higher levels of General Awareness, Analysis, Ethics and General Aptitude are required in the examination. Interview (Personality Test) marks are reduced. Marks obtained by the candidates for all papers (Paper I-VII) will be counted for merit ranking. However,the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all papers of the examination. The written examination will consist of the following papers: Paper-I Section 1 Essay 200 Marks Section ...