Civil Services
UPSC CSE
VERIFIED
Upcoming Cycle
UPSC Civil Services Examination
Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission
Scope: All India
Frequency: Annual (Once a year)
Overview & Description
India's premier competitive examination for recruitment to higher civil services including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and central Group A and B services.
Exam Type
Recruitment
Examination Mode
Pen & Paper (OMR Prelims + Written Mains)
Educational & Age Eligibility
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation |
|---|---|
| Eligible Streams | Any Stream |
| Age Criteria | 21 - 32 Years (Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD) |
| Specific Criteria | Degree from any recognized university in any discipline. Final year students are eligible to apply for Prelims. |
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Stage 1: Civil Services Preliminary Exam (GS Paper I & CSAT Paper II) -> Stage 2: Civil Services Main Exam (9 Written Papers) -> Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview.
EXAM PATTERN:
Prelims: 2 Papers (400 Marks, Objective) -> Mains: 9 Descriptive Papers (1750 Marks) -> Interview: 275 Marks. Total: 2025 Marks.
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:
General Studies, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment, Science & Tech, CSAT, Essay, and Optional Subject.
Career Opportunities & Associated Posts
Designated Appointments: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), Indian Audit and Accounts Service.
EXPLORE RELATED CAREER TRACKS ON MPATH:
IAS Officer (Indian Administrative Service)
Government, Defence & Civil Services Inspect Career Path →Indian Defence Officer (Army / Navy / Air Force)
Government, Defence & Civil Services Inspect Career Path →
Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
- Short Name: UPSC CSE
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission
- Category: Civil Services
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Fee: ₹100 (Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwD)
- Pay / Emoluments: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000 as Cabinet Secretary)
- Verification Status: VERIFIED
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