How many attempts can I make for UPSC Civil Service (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS ...) exams?

The number of attempts allowed for the UPSC Civil Services Examination varies depending on the category of the candidate. The attempt limits are as follows:

•  General Category: A general category candidate can attempt the UPSC Civil Services Examination a maximum of six times.
•  OBC (Other Backward Classes) Category: An OBC category candidate can attempt the examination a maximum of nine times.
•  SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribe) Categories: There are no specific attempt limits for candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. They can attempt the examination until they reach the maximum age limit prescribed by the UPSC.
•  PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Category:
  (1) General and OBC Category PwD candidates: They can attempt the examination a maximum of nine times.
  (2) SC/ST category PwD candidates: There are no specific attempt limits. They can attempt the examination until they reach the maximum age limit prescribed by the UPSC.

It's important to note that each appearance in the UPSC Civil Services Examination counts as an attempt, regardless of whether the candidate appears for only one paper or both the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam.

The attempt limits are subject to change based on the policies of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is advisable to refer to the official UPSC notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the attempt limits for the examination.

For more details visit their official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at https://upsc.gov.in./