IAS Age Limit Calculator 2026
Enter your date of birth to see your age as on 1 Aug 2026 and whether you meet the IAS age limit, with category relaxation.
Your details
As written on your Class 10 certificate.
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Result
Enter your date of birth to see your age as on 1 Aug 2026 and your eligibility.
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IAS 2026 age limit
| Age limit (as on 1 Aug 2026) | General: born between |
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| 21 to 32 years | 2 Aug 1994 to 1 Aug 2005 |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
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| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, ECOs / SSCOs (5 years service) | 5 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
Points to note
- You must have turned 21 and must not have turned 32 on 1 August 2026: born on or after 2 August 1994 and on or before 1 August 2005.
- Attempts: 6 for General and EWS, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC / ST (until the upper age limit). PwBD: 9 for General, EWS and OBC; unlimited for SC / ST.
- There is no separate age relaxation for EWS.
- Relaxations add up only for SC / ST / OBC candidates who are also Ex-Servicemen or PwBD.
This calculator follows the official IAS notification, checked on 14 Oct 2026. Limits can change each year, so confirm with the latest notification before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IAS 2026?
The IAS 2026 age limit, counted as on 1 Aug 2026, is 21 to 32 years. Upper age limits are relaxed for reserved categories.
How much age relaxation is there in IAS?
Upper age relaxation: SC / ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, ECOs / SSCOs (5 years service): 5 years; Defence personnel disabled in operations: 3 years. The relaxation is added to the upper age limit of the post.
What date of birth is eligible for IAS 2026?
For the 21 to 32 years limit, a General category candidate must be born on or after 2 Aug 1994 and on or before 1 Aug 2005. Use the calculator above for your category and other posts.
Is this the official IAS age calculator?
No. It is a free AglaSem tool built from the official IAS notification (linked above). Always confirm your eligibility with the latest official notification before you apply.