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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various civil services and other prestigious posts under the government of India.
UPSC-Conducted Examinations
UPSC conducts a variety of exams annually, covering diverse fields like administration, engineering, medical services, and defense. Below are the major exams conducted by UPSC:
| S. No. | Examination Name | Purpose | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Services Examination (CSE) | Recruitment to IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Central Services. | Preliminary, Mains, Interview |
| 2 | Indian Forest Service (IFS) | Recruitment to the Indian Forest Service. | Preliminary, Mains, Interview |
| 3 | Engineering Services Examination (ESE) | Recruitment of engineers for technical government roles. | Preliminary, Mains, Interview |
| 4 | Combined Defence Services (CDS) | Recruitment to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. | Written Exam, SSB Interview |
| 5 | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) | Recruitment for training at NDA and NA. | Written Exam, SSB Interview |
| 6 | Combined Medical Services (CMS) | Recruitment of medical officers for government organizations. | Written Exam, Interview |
| 7 | Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | Recruitment of economists and statisticians for government departments. | Written Exam, Interview |
| 8 | Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) | Recruitment to CAPFs like CRPF, BSF, CISF, etc. | Written Exam, Physical Test, Interview |
| 9 | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination | Recruitment of geologists, geophysicists, and chemists for government services. | Preliminary, Mains, Interview |
| 10 | SO/Stenographers (Grade B/Grade-I) Limited Departmental Competitive Exam | For departmental promotions. | Written Exam, Interview |
UPSC ensures a transparent, merit-based selection process and maintains the high standards required for governance.
