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What is UPSC?
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India.
Structure: Preliminary Exam (Prelims) → Main Exam (Mains) → Personality Test (Interview)
Exam Structure
Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- General Studies Paper I (GS) - 200 marks, merit-based
- Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) - 200 marks, qualifying (33%)
Main Exam (Written & Descriptive)
- Total of 9 papers, including two qualifying language papers.
- Essay, 4 General Studies papers, and 2 Optional Subject papers are counted for merit.
- Total Marks for Merit: 1750
Personality Test (Interview)
A face-to-face interview with the UPSC board. (275 marks)
Career Services
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
District Magistrate, Cabinet Secretary
₹56K-250K/month
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Ambassador, High Commissioner
₹60K-240K/month
Indian Police Service (IPS)
SP, DGP
₹56K-225K/month
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Commissioner of Income Tax
₹56K-225K/month
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS)
Auditor General staff
₹56K-225K/month
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)
Registrar of Companies
₹56K-225K/month
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