My date of birth is 24th September 1990. OBC -Non creamy layer. Can I apply upsc civil service exam prelims 2026? As I already turned 35 in September 2025. Please help as I am getting contradictory answers.
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8th Jan, 2026
Hello,
For UPSC civil services 2026, the maximum age for obc candidates is 35 years as on 1st August 2026. Since your date of birth is 24th September 1990, on 1st August 2026 , you will still be 35 years minus about 1•5 months, which is within the limit.
So yes, you are eligible to apply for the UPSC civil services prelims 2026 as an OBC Non-creamy later candidate.
Hope this will help you!
Thank you.
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8th Jan, 2026
Hello
With DOB: 24 September 1990, you will be older than 35 years on 1 August 2026, which is the UPSC age cut-off date. Since the maximum age for OBC-NCL is 35 years, you are not eligible for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026, unless you have additional age relaxation (PwBD, Ex-serviceman, etc.).
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