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Minority Status Meaning in UPSC

What is minority status meaning in UPSC? Do candidates from minority categories have different reservation rules? With the beginning of UPSC CS 2023 registration, these questions have also started rising. Tap here to get the answers.
As per the UPSC CSE rules, reservations in seat allotment, cutoffs and other determinants are based on castes and other criteria and not based on religion.
Vacancies or Relaxation for Minorities
UPSC in the quest to encourage larger participation from minority groups offers financial assistance in clearing the UPSC CSE prelims.
Financial Assistance to Minorities
Minority communities who applied for the post of gazetted officer will receive financial aid of around Rs 50000 while for non-gazetted post, it is Rs 25000.
Amount of Financial Aid
In UPSC the financial aid is given to 800 candidates.
1.  Buddhists: 32
2. Muslims: 584
3. Christian: 96
4. Parsis: 8
5. Sikhs: 80
Number of Candidates for Financial Benefits
As per UPSC CSE 2023 eligibility criteria defined for minorities, upper age limit can vary up to 35 years for candidates belonging to communities other than Hindu.
Age Relaxation for Minorities in UPSC CSE
In UPSC CSE, candidates hailing from minority communities and from economically weaker sections can appear for the exam 9 times.
Number of Attempts for Reserved Categories
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