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IRS Age Limit 2027 is expected to be 21 to 32 years as on 1 August 2027. Candidates must be born between 2 August 1995 and 1 August 2006. UPSC also provides age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and other eligible categories as per the official Civil Services Examination rules.
Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) through the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027 must fulfil the prescribed age criteria before applying. Since the IRS is one of the services allocated through the UPSC Civil Services Examination, the same age limit and relaxation rules notified by UPSC are applicable.
Note: The official UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027 Notification has not been released yet. The information provided below is based on the UPSC CSE 2026 Notification and will be updated after the official UPSC CSE 2027 notification is released.
As per the expected UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027 notification, candidates applying for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 1 August 2027. Accordingly, only candidates born between 2 August 1995 and 1 August 2006 will be eligible to apply, subject to the applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.
| Particulars | Details |
| IRS Minimum Age Limit | 21 Years |
| IRS Maximum Age Limit | 32 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 August 2027 |
| Eligible Date of Birth | Between 2 August 1995 and 1 August 2006 |
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UPSC accepts only the date of birth recorded in the candidate’s Matriculation, Secondary School Leaving Certificate, or an equivalent certificate recognised by the Commission.
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligible Date of Birth | Between 2 August 1995 and 1 August 2006 |
| Accepted Proof of Date of Birth | Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate or equivalent certificate recognised by UPSC |
| Other Documents Accepted | No |
| Change in Date of Birth After Application | Not Allowed |
Candidates belonging to reserved and specified categories are eligible for upper age relaxation as prescribed by UPSC.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Defence Services Personnel disabled during hostilities | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen (including eligible ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 Years |
| ECOs/SSCOs with extended military service (as per UPSC rules) | 5 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years |
Since the Indian Revenue Service is recruited through the UPSC Civil Services Examination, the number of attempts is the same as prescribed for UPSC CSE.
| Category | Number of Attempts |
| IRS Age Limit for General | 6 Attempts |
| IRS Age Limit for EWS | 6 Attempts |
| IRS Age Limit for OBC | 9 Attempts |
| IRS Age Limit for SC / ST | Unlimited (up to the prescribed age limit) |
| IRS Age Limit for PwBD (General/EWS/OBC) | 9 Attempts* |
| IRS Age Limit for PwBD (SC/ST) | Unlimited (up to the prescribed age limit) |
Note: The permitted number of attempts is subject to the candidate satisfying the applicable age limit and other UPSC eligibility conditions.
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The expected IRS Age Limit 2027 is 21 to 32 years as on 1 August 2027.
Candidates must have attained 21 years of age to be eligible for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
The upper age limit for General category candidates is 32 years as on 1 August 2027.
Yes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for 3 years of upper age relaxation.
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