UPSC Attempt Limit for OBC in 2025 is set by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and follows the government’s 27% reservation policy for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates. Based on this, it provides several relaxations for candidates from the OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC NCL) category, including the number of attempts and age limit in the eligibility criteria. The UPSC attempt limit for the OBC category as per the latest notification is nine.
OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates benefit from these relaxations to ensure a level playing field in this highly competitive exam. Read on to find out the number of UPSC attempts for OBC, the eligibility for OBC reservations, required documents, and other relevant details.UPSC Attempts for OBC Category | ||
Category | Number of Attempts | Age Limit |
OBC Creamy Layer/General (Male/Female) | 6 | 32 years |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (Male/Female) | 9 | 35 years |
UPSC Age Limit for OBC (NCL) | |
Minimum Age Limit | 21 years |
Upper Age Relaxation | 3 years |
Maximum Age Limit | 35 years |
Number of Attempts till Maximum Age | 09 |