What is the age limit for UPSC exam?

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The age limit for UPSC exam varies depending on the category and the type of exam. Let me explain it to you in detail.
For the Civil Services Examination (CSE), which includes Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), the age limit for general category candidates is 32 years. For OBC candidates, the age limit is 35 years, and for SC/ST candidates, it is 37 years.
The age limit is calculated as of 1st August of the year in which the candidate is appearing for the exam. For example, if a candidate is appearing for the CSE in 2023, their age should not exceed 32 years as of 1st August 2023.
There are also certain other exams conducted by UPSC, such as Combined Defence Services (CDS), National Defence Academy (NDA), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), which have different age limits for different categories.
For CDS exam, the age limit for OTA (Officer Training Academy) is 25 years and for
IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), and AFA (Air Force Academy) is 24 years. For NDA exam, the age limit is 16.5 to 19.5 years. For CAPF exam, the age limit for general category candidates is 25 years.
It is important to note that these age limits are subject to change, and candidates should refer to the official notification issued by UPSC for the specific exam they are interested in for the most accurate and up-to-date information.