There are restrictions on the number of attempts for appearing in civil services examinations,it is different for general and backward categories. The eligibility for the candidates is highly dependent on the attempts factor.
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Categories |
Attempts |
| General candidates | Maximum number of attempts is 4 |
| Other Backward Classes | Maximum number of attempts allowed is 7 |
| Scheduled caste candidates | There is no restriction on the number of attempts for appearing in the civil services examination. |
| Physically handicapped candidates | Physically handicapped candidates from the general category will be allowed for 7 attempts, and others will be applicable according to the respective classes they belong. |
