Age of Entry and Number of Attempts

♤ For general candidates 21 to 25 years, for OBC 21 to 28 years and for SC/ST and physically challenged candidates21 to 29 years should be the permissible age.

♤ The number of permissible attempts in the Civil Services Examination should be 3, 5, 6 and 6 respectively for general candidates, candidates from OBC, candidates from SC/ST and physically challenged candidates respectively.