UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is India's central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India services and group A & group B of Central services Like CDS, NDA & NA Etc...While the Department of Personnel and Training is the central personnel agency in India.
The commission is mandated by the Constitution for appointments to the services of the Union and All India Services. It is also required to be consulted by the Government in matters relating to appointment, transfer, promotion and disciplinary matters. The commission reports directly to the President and can advise the Government through him.
Educational Qualification: Minimum +2 & Maximum Graduation
UPSC Highlights
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Exam Name |
UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS) |
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Level/Most popular for |
Indian Civil Services |
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Eligibility |
Graduate required |
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Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline - Pen and Paper Mode |
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Type of Exam |
Prelims - Mains(Written) - Mains(Interview) |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Medium |
English/Hindi |
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Fee |
Rs 100/- |
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Website |
List Of Services In UPSC
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) stands as one of the toughest examinations in the country. The year-long examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Every year, over 10 lakh aspirants compete for the All India Services, such as IAS, IPS, and IFS. Along with Central Services, Group A and B Services are also equally popular across India.
All India Services
1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Police Service
3. Indian Foreign Service
Group ‘A’ Services
4. Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service
5. Indian Audit and Accounts Service
6. Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service 8. Indian Revenue Service (I.T.)
9. Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
10. Indian Postal Service
11. Indian Civil Accounts Service
12. Indian Railway Traffic Service
13. Indian Railway Accounts Service
14. Indian Railway Personnel Service
15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force
16. Indian Defence Estates Service
17. Indian Information Service (Junior Grade)
18. Indian Trade Service
19. Indian Corporate Law Service
Group ‘B’ Service
20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer′s Grade)
21. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group
22. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group
23. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group
24. Pondicherry Police Service, Group
