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UPSC stands for the Union of Public Service Commission. On 26th January 1950, UPSC was accorded a constitutional status as an autonomous entity. The primary purpose of UPSC was recruitment to services and posts. UPSC was assigned with the power of conducting competitive examinations for direct recruitment in various fields including,
Civil Services
Indian Forest Service
Special Class Railway Apprentices
Engineering Services
Combined Medical Services
Indian Economic Service
Central Police Force
Indian Statistical Service
Geologist
National Defence Academy And Naval Academy
Combined Defence Services
Section Officers/Stenographers
In this article, our focus is on Civil Services examination conducted by UPSC every year on an all India basis. Indian Civil Service exam is considered as the one of the toughest entrance tests in the world. This is a very significant exam considering the importance and contribution of civil service force to the Indian governmental machinery. Indian Civil Services (ICS) is a highly competitive and challenging field. Applicants who manage to get through rough and tumble of UPSC exam are offered jobs in different departments such as,
Indian Foreign Service
Indian Administrative Service
Indian Police Service
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service
Indian Customs And Central Excise Services
Indian Audit And Accounts Service
Indian Railway Personnel Service
Indian Defence Accounts Service
Indian Defence Estates Service
Indian Ordnance Factories Service
Indian Postal Service
Indian Civil Accounts Service
Indian Revenue Service
Indian Trade Services
Indian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Information Service
UPSC is associated with prestige, power and elevated social status. Despite the arrival of several new job avenues like IT, management etc, UPSC has not lost its charm and demand among the young Indian population. Lakhs of students appear for ICS every year but the success percentage is mere 0.1% and that says a lot about difficulty level of this exam.
In the month of December, UPSC publishes notification of the details of Civil Services Examination. Applicants can obtain the brochure and form from the designated post offices throughout the country. UPSC Civil Services Examination is held in three stages. First stage, i.e., the preliminary written Examination is held in the month of May whereas main written examination is held in the month of October or November. Preliminary exam comprises two papers each of two hours duration. The first paper is on general studies whereas second paper is based on an optional subject chosen by the candidate.
Based on the results of Preliminary exam, students are selected for the Main Written examination. The written paper comprises of nine papers of Indian languages, English, Essay, General Studies (two papers) and any two optional subjects chosen by the candidate (each having two papers). Only candidates shortlisted through Main Examination are called for an Interview, which is the final stage of the selection.
As far as Civil Services examination eligibility criteria are concerned, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from any recognized University. Applicant must be above 21 years and below 30 years on the 1st August of the year in which examination is being held. Successful candidates are allocated different posts based on their ranks obtained in the Civil Services Examination. Candidates can also express their preferences for various services and posts. For further information, one can visit official site of www.upsc.gov.in
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