Education and Career Forum

Hello everyone,
I have just completed my B.Sc in Mathematics and my age is 22 years and I am from reserved category OBC. How can I appear for UPSC exams and what is the age limit for me to appearing UPSC exams?

Generally , UPSC will release notification for different Entrance exams like CDS exam , NDA exam , Civil services exam , etc..

As a Graduate , you can apply for the CDS , Civil services exam .
CDS exam is to join in Defence services like Army , Navy , Airforce .
Civil services exam is to become an Ias officer , Ips officer ,etc.


Since your age is 22years , you are eligible for both the exams.

If you want to join in defence sector , then you can apply for the Combined defence service exam , which will held two times in every year.

Generally , the notification for the CDS exam will releases in the months of ,
June
and
November.


To join in Navy through CDS exam , age shouldbe in between 19-22 years
To join in Airforce through CDS exam , age shouldbe in between 19-23 years
To join in Army through cds exam , age shouldbe in between 19-24 years only
To join in OTA through cds exam , age shouldbe in between 19-25 years only .



~~ For Civil services exam , Maximum age limit for OBC Category candidates is 33 years only .
OBC Candidates are allowed for only 7 attempts