| Category | Upper Age Limit | No. Of Attempts |
|---|
| Gen | 32 Year | 6 |
| OBC | 35 Year | 9 |
| SC/ST | 37 Year | Till upper age limit |
| PH | Gen: 42 Year
OBC: 45 Year
SC/ST: 47 Year | Gen: 09 attempts
OBC: 09 attempts
SC/ST: Till upper age limit |
| J&K Domicile | Gen: 37 Year
OBC: 40 Year
SC/ST: 42 Year
PH: 47 Year | Till upper age limit |
| Disabled Service Man | Gen: 37 Year
OBC: 38 Year
SC/ST: 40 Year | Till upper age limit |
| Ex service men (Military Service) | Gen: 37 Year
OBC: 40 Year
SC/ST: 42 Year | Till upper age limit |
Note:
1. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years.
2. An attempt at a preliminary examination shall be deemed to be an attempt for the Civil Services examination.
3. If a candidate actually appears in any one paper in the preliminary examination, he/she shall be deemed to have made an attempt at the examination.
4. Notwithstanding the disqualification/cancellation of a candidate of his/her candidature, the fact of appearance of the candidate at the examination will count as an attempt. |