UPSC Attempts For OBC

I have completed my studies and planning to apply for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam want details. Can you please provide me UPSC Attempts For OBC along with Stages of IAS Selection Procedure so that I can prepare well for this exam along with dates?

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The Union Public Service Commission of India was virtually established by the British Government as early as in 1974 during the British rule.

No of attempts:

Number of attempts for IAS exam : General Category : 6 attempts till 32 years of age.
Number of attempts for IAS exam : OBC : 9 attempts till 35 years of age.
Number of attempts for IAS exam : SC/ST : unlimited attempts till 37 years of age.

Stages of IAS Selection Procedure

The competitive examination comprises of two successive stages:
1. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
2. Civil Services (Main) Examination
a) Written Examination
b) Interview
3. Final Selection

Important dates (Tentative)

The official notification was out on
22nd February 2017

Final date for submitting the application form
17th March 2017

The Civil Services Exam 2017(Pre)
18th June 2017

Date of main examination
28th October 2017