Age: The candidate age is between 21-30yrs (as on 1st August of the year of Examination) for qualified the exam.

Nationality: The subject should be an Indian National either by birth or otherwise.
Or

• A subject of Bhutan Or
• A subject of Nepal Or
• A Tibetan refuge

Educational qualification: Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university can apply for CSAT.

Number of attempts:
Each candidate appearing at the Civil Services Examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted four attempts at the examination. In Case of SC/ST this restriction on the number of attempts will not apply. Also, the number of attempts permissible to candidates belonging to OBCs, who are otherwise eligible, shall be seven. IAS/IFS officers are not eligible to appear for the exam.