For the UPSC Civil Services Examination, the age limits and eligibility criteria are as follows:

Age Limit for UPSC Civil Services Examination (2026):

• General Category : 21 to 32 years.
• OBC Category : 21 to 35 years.
• SC/ST Category : 21 to 37 years.

Eligibility Based on Your Date of Birth:

• Date of Birth : 17/09/1989.
• Age as of August 2026 : You will be 36 years old.

Eligibility Check:

• SC/ST Category : As you belong to the SC category, you are eligible for an age relaxation of up to 5 years. This means you can apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination up to 37 years of age.

Given that you will be 36 years old in 2026, you will fall within the eligible age limit for the SC category, making you eligible to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2026.