The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service. Also simply referred to as the UPSC examination,

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The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is one of the most prestigious and competitive examinations in India. It is conducted to recruit candidates for various civil services positions in the government. To be eligible for the UPSC exam, candidates must meet certain criteria. Here are the details:

1. Nationality:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- For certain services like IAS and IPS, candidates from Nepal and Bhutan are also eligible.

2. Age Limit:
- The minimum age limit is 21 years.
- The maximum age limit varies depending on the category:
- General category: 32 years
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): 35 years
- SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes): 37 years
- Defense Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities: 35 years
- Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years military service: 37 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 42 years for General/EWS, 45 years for OBC, and 47 years for SC/ST candidates.

3. Educational Qualification:
- The candidate must hold a degree from a recognized university.
- Final year students waiting for their results are also eligible to apply, provided they can submit the proof of passing the exam with their application for the Main examination.

4. Number of Attempts:
- The number of attempts varies depending on the category:
- General category: 6 attempts
- OBC category: 9 attempts
- SC/ST category: Unlimited attempts until the upper age limit is reached.

5. Physical Fitness:
- The candidate must meet the physical standards set by the government for certain services like IPS and other uniformed services.

6. Miscellaneous Criteria:
- The candidate must have the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- The candidate must not have been a member of any political party or participate in any political activity.
- The candidate must be of sound mental and physical health.

Meeting these criteria is essential for candidates to be eligible for the UPSC exam. It is important for aspiring candidates to thoroughly understand these criteria before applying for the exam.