GPSC Exam Qualification 2025 – Education, Age & Eligibility

Educational Qualification

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Age Limit for General Category

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3. Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

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4. Domicile Requirement

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5. Number of Attempts

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6. Language Requirement

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