Who is the oldest person to clear UPSC?
In fact, most of the candidates who clear the UPSC civil services fall in the age bracket of 26 to 28 years, with the average age being 26.9 years….Age of UPSC Toppers.
| Year | Name | IAS Topper Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pradeep Singh | 29 |
| 2018 | Kanishak Kataria | 26 |
| 2017 | Anudeep Durishetty | 28 |
| 2016 | Nandini K R | 27 |
Is it worth cracking the IAS at the age of 31 32?
Yes! It’s never too late! This is true for IAS exams also. Although when someone becomes an IAS officer at the age of 32, the possibility to get promoted to Secretary level is a bit less. But you can enjoy the initial years in rural and underdeveloped areas because there the chances to showcase your skills are immense.
Who cleared UPSC after 35 years?
Karnataka’s Aparna Ramesh Gets Rank 35 in UPSC Civil Services Test While Working Full-Time, Shares Secret.
What is the maximum age for UPSC?
21 to 32 years
UPSC Exam Eligibility Snapshot
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years |
|---|---|
| Age relaxation | As per category (mentioned below) |
| Number of Attempts | 06 (General and EWS) ; 09 (OBC); SC/ST (Upto age limit) |
| Educational qualification for UPSC Civil Services | Graduation from any recognized university |
| Nationality | Indian (For IAS and IPS); |
What is the age limit for the UPSC exam?
A. UPSC Exam Details : Age Limit. Age Limit : A candidate should be minimum of 21 years and maximum 32 years old as on August 01, 2019.
What are the odds of cracking UPSC at the age of 33?
As per the UPSC notification, if you belong to the SC/ST/OBC category you have the relaxation to write UPSC at 33 or beyond. There are no odds per se. And you do not need to look for others who cracked the exam at this age or beyond.
Can I crack the IAS exam if I start preparing late?
So its a myth that you can’t crack the exam if you start late. Some of the successful candidates (IAS) who started after 28 years of age are: All the above people started preparing after 28 years of age.
What is it like to be an IAS/IPS officer at 30?
Yes its true that if you become IAS at the age of 30 then your chances of becoming Secretary etc is remote. However, I think the opportunity to work in villages and at district level for about 10 years is what makes IAS / IPS most exciting. So the real fun is in the initial years where your initiatives can create a lot of difference.