The Union Public Service Commission UPSC is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations to select officers for all-India services and central civil posts. Through the Union Public Service Commission UPSC, qualified candidates are appointed to prestigious cadres including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
India’s central recruiting body for All India Services and Central Civil Services (Group A and B) officers, including the Civil Services Examination.
Government Service
Quick Information
- Category
- Government Service
- Department
- Union Public Service Commission
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- upsconline.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens (with specific exceptions for certain services) meeting the age, educational qualification, and number-of-attempts criteria for each individual UPSC examination.
- Benefits
- The official, sole route to appear for the Civil Services Examination and other central examinations leading to All India Service and Central Civil Service posts.
- Required documents
- Educational certificates, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), photograph and signature for online application.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply online through upsconline.gov.in for the specific examination notification within its open application window.
Official Source
Union Public Service Commission
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Source: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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