The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India conducts a variety of examinations to recruit candidates for various civil services and government positions. Some of the major examinations conducted by UPSC include:
- Civil Services Examination (CSE): This is one of the most prestigious and challenging exams in India. It is conducted in three stages – Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Successful candidates are recruited for various civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and others.
- Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS): This exam is conducted in conjunction with the Civil Services Examination. Successful candidates are appointed to the Indian Forest Service.
- Engineering Services Examination (ESE): Formerly known as the Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam, it is conducted to recruit engineers for various government departments.
- Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE): This exam is conducted to select candidates for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy.
- National Defence Academy Examination (NDA): This exam is conducted for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
- Naval Academy Examination (NA): This exam is conducted for admission to the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy.
- Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE): This exam is conducted for the recruitment of medical officers in various government organizations.
- Indian Economic Service Examination (IES): This exam is conducted to recruit economists to work in various government departments.
- Indian Statistical Service Examination (ISS): This exam is conducted to recruit statisticians to work in various government departments.
These are some of the key examinations conducted by the UPSC. The commission plays a crucial role in recruiting personnel for the top echelons of the Indian government and administrative services. The exam patterns and eligibility criteria for each examination may vary, and candidates are advised to check the official UPSC website for the most up-to-date information.
