IAS Exam Physically Challenged

Can you please tell me the Physically Challenged candidates can apply for the Indian Administrative Service exam? What is the eligibility criteria required for Physically Challenged candidates to apply for IAS exam? Is there any relaxation provided to them?

Can you tell me about the age limit and number of attempts to apply for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Examination allotted to Physically Challenged Person?

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Notwithstanding the provision of age-relaxation, a physically disabled candidate will be considered to be eligible for appointment as Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer only if one is found to satisfy the requirements of physical and medical standards for the concerned Services/posts to be allocated to the physically disabled candidates by the Government.

Category: Physically disabled (Blind, Deaf-mute, Orthopedic)
Maximum Age: 32+10=42
No. of Attempts:
If general then 9
OBC then 9
SC/ST- then upto age limit

Other UPSC Age Limit & Attempts

Category: General
Maximum Age: 32
No. of Attempts: 6

Category: OBC
Maximum Age: 32+3=35
No. of Attempts: 9

Category: SC/ST
Maximum Age: 32+5=37
No. of Attempts: As many as up to age limit

Category: J&K domicile
Maximum Age:
If general then 32+5=37
OBC then 32+5+3=40
SC/ST then 32+5+5=42
PH then 32+5+10=50
No. of Attempts: Depending on above categories viz. Gen, OBC, SC/ST, Disabled

Category: Disabled serviceman discharged from duty
Maximum Age:
If general then 32+3=35
OBC then 32+3+3=38
SC/ST then 32+3+5=40
No. of Attempts: Depending on above categories viz. Gen, OBC, SC/ST, Disabled

Category: Ex-serviceman with five years duty specific condition on page2 of notification
Maximum Age:
If general then 32+5=37
OBC then 32+5+3=40
SC/ST then 32+5+5=42
No. of Attempts: Depending on above categories viz. Gen, OBC, SC/ST, Disabled