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UPSC Civil Services Exam Interview Eligibility Criteria 2026

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UPSC Civil Services Exam Interview Eligibility Criteria

Updated 2026

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from any recognized university. Final year students awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the Preliminary examination, provided they produce proof of passing at the time of the Main examination.

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August of the year of examination.

  1. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type).
  2. Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written/Descriptive).
  3. Personality Test (Interview).
  4. Document Verification.
  5. Medical Examination.
  • SC/ST: Up to 5 years.
  • OBC: Up to 3 years.
  • PwBD: Up to 10 years.
  • Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years.
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