UPSC Civil Services Exam Mains GS 2 Eligibility Criteria
Updated 2026
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification. Final year students are also eligible to apply provided they submit proof of passing at the time of the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the Mains examination.
The minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum is 32 years as of August 1st of the examination year.
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type)
- Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written/Descriptive)
- Personality Test (Interview)
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
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