The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a National level competitive examination in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India.
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The Civil Services Examination (CSE) stands as one amongst the toughest examinations in the country. The year-long examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Every year, over 10 lakh aspirants compete for the All India Services, such as IAS, IPS and IFS. Along with Central Services, Group A and B Services are also equally popular across India. Depending upon the candidates' preference and rank, the Commission will allot the service. The UPSC conducts the CSE for a total of 24 services apart from Indian Forest Service (IFS). Check the UPSC services list here.
All India Services
1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Police Service
3. Indian Foreign Service
Group ‘A’ Services
4. Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service
5. Indian Audit and Accounts Service
6. Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service 8. Indian Revenue Service (I.T.)
9. Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
10. Indian Postal Service
11. Indian Civil Accounts Service
12. Indian Railway Traffic Service
13. Indian Railway Accounts Service
14. Indian Railway Personnel Service
15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force
21. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’
22. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’
23. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’
24. Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’
Success Rate of UPSC 2019
The Civil Services, also known as the UPSC exam is considered one of the toughest and prestigious competitive exams in India with success rate of just 0.1%. The examination is conducted to recruit officers for three types of services namely, All India Services, Central Services and State Services.
Civil Service Exams 2019
CareerIndia provides you the list of civil services in India, which also has the complete information on more than 11 civil service exams. Syllabus (Preliminary and Main) for all the exams are mentioned with an option of downloading it for your future reference.
Important Details of UPSC Exam 2019
Eligibility criteria including nationality, educational qualification, age limit and number of attempts is also provided to enable the candidates to know if they are qualified. Selection procedure gives a detailed process of selection in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. Exclusive section on Career prospects fetch you the details of pay scale, designations with all the informations on the training period.
Tips and Study Material to Crack UPSC Exam 2019
As a part of guidance on exam preparation we have documented information on coaching centres, question papers, reference books and preparation tips to help you crack one of the toughest exam in India.
UPSC Civil Services 2019: Last Date Extended Till March 19
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date for the receipt of online application forms for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2019. The online application window will close on March 19 according to the official website. Aspirants can apply online for the examination until 6 PM today.
The Commission has not specified the reason for extending the online application process. Candidates who are aiming for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam should also apply through Civil Services (Preliminary) 2019.
The Civil Services Preliminary examination will be held on June 2, 2019. One who clears the preliminary and score above the cutoff will be allowed for the Civil Services Main examination, which will be held for 5 days from September 20, 2019.
19 March 2019
Last Date To Apply Online For UPSC Civil Services 2019
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to close the application window for Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2019. Interested candidates who haven't applied online can submit their application online through the official website – www.upsconline.nic.in. Candidates who are aiming for Indian Forest Service (IFS) should also apply through UPSC's website.
The Commission has released the Civil Services and IFoS Prelims 2019 notification in the third week of February. The application process for both Civil Services and IFS Prelims will end on March 18, 2019.
Aspirants have to note that this is the first time 10% quota provided to the Economically Backward Classes. Candidates who want to avail the EWS reservation should produce the EWS certificate while submitting the Detail Application Form (DAF) for Civil Services Main exam 2019.
The Civil Services notification was released for approximately 900. The total number of posts for Indian Forest Service (IFS) is 90. The preliminary exam will be common for both Civil Services and IFS which will be held on June 2, 2019.
18 March 2019
Civil Services 2019: Important Notice For EWS Candidates
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an important notice regarding application submission and Economic Weaker Section (EWS). Interested candidates who want to apply for UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2019 should complete the registration process before March 18, 2019.
The official notice released by UPSC stated that ''Candidates who wish to apply under EWS category are requested to get their EWS Certificate ready by 1st August 2019.'' It also added, ''Candidates who have completed Part-I of the application form are requested to complete Part-II and submit the application, immediately, in order to avoid last days rush.''
UPSC will conduct the Civil Services Preliminary exam across the country on June 2, 2019. Candidates who qualify and obtain cutoff score will be shortlisted for the Main examination, which will be held in September 2019. The admit cards for UPSC Prelims will be available on the official website from the third week of May 2019.
14 March 2019
UPSC Online Application Window Closes On March 18
The central recruiting agency, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has released the notification for the recruitment of Civil Services a week ago. Candidates who want to serve the country with the highest positions can apply. Aspirants have to note that the last date to apply online for UPSC Civil Services, which include the All India Services such as IAS, IPS and IFS, is March 18, 2019.
Interested candidates have to keep their scanned photograph and signature ready for the online application. Candidates who are aspiring for the Indian Forest Services (IFS) should also apply through the Civil Services.
The Civil Services Preliminary will be held on June 2, 2019. Candidates who qualify and obtain the cutoff score in the Preliminary will be shortlisted for the Main examination. The Civil Services Main Examination will be held in the month of September. The IFS Main Examination scheduled in December 2019.
27 February 2019
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Notification 2019 Released
The Union Public Service Commission has released the Civil Services Examination 2019 notification. Aspirants who are aiming for the All India Services such as IAS, IPS and IFS along with other services can access the notification from the official website. Interested candidates can apply online for the CSE 2019 examination between February 19 and March 18, 2019.
Candidates should meet all the eligibility requirements set by the UPSC to apply online. A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required. Indian Forest Service notification was also released along with CSE 2019. Aspirants can apply online for the IFS through Civil Services Examination 2019.
There is a restriction on the number of attempts for Civil Services. Candidates belonging to the general category can make only six attempts. The number of attempts permissible to OBC categories shall be nine. However, there is no restriction on attempts for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories.
19 February 2019
UPSC Is Planning To Conduct Examinations In Online Mode
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to move online for the examinations such as NDA, CDS and Civil Services Preliminary. There is no official confirmation yet; however, the Commission is contemplating on the computer-based examination.
The Commission is thinking to conduct the examinations in the online mode to reduce the stress among aspirants because the computer-based test (CBT) is easy to use. As the number of candidates appearing for the examinations conducted by UPSC is increasing every year, moving to online mode will help the Commission in the evaluation.
There are many benefits of online examinations such as aspirants can check the answer sheets and challenge their objections. The most important thing is compared to offline examination, the computer-based exams are more transparent.
UPSC is now thinking on technical and legal issues related to the online examinations. Once the Commission decides on digital evaluation and shifts, it will be transforming the offline examinations to online mode. As stated above, there is no official confirmation yet from the central recruiting agency.
6 February 2019
Interview Schedule Released For Civil Services (Main) Exam 2018
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the interview schedule for Civil Services Main examination 2018. The personality test, which is conducted for selection of the candidates to the IAS, IPS, IFS and other Central Services (Group A and Group B), will be held from February 11 to March 29, 2019.
Aspirants who have qualified in the Civil Services Main exam should fill up the application form online till January 21, 2019, as per the Cadre Allocation Policy for the All India Services. For Indian Forest Service exam, the interviews will be held from January 28 to February 1, 2019.
The interview will be held at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. Candidates who are not able to download e-Summon letter for an interview should contact the Commission immediately.
8 January 2019
UPSC Released Civil Services Main Exam 2018 Results
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Main exam results 2018. Candidates who have appeared for the Civil Service Main examination held between September 28 and October 7, 2018, can visit the official website to check their result.
UPSC has released a notification regarding the Civil Services Main exam result. Candidates whose roll numbers are there in the official notification are qualified for the next stage of the selection process, i.e., personality test.
According to the notification, a total of 1994 candidate qualified for the personality test. The admit cards for the Civil Services interview will be released in the month of January. The personality test will be conducted from February 4, 2019. The interviews will be held in the Office of the Union Public Service Commission at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 10069.
The marks sheets of the candidates who have not qualified will be put on the UPSC’s website before 15 days from the date of publication of the final result (after conducting personality test) and will remain available on the website for one month.
20 December 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018: Apply For Various Posts Before Nov 15
UPSC has released fresh vacancies to recruit candidates for the posts of Assistant Agricultural Marketing Adviser, Economic Officer, Assistant Director (Cost) and Senior Artist. Click here to know the details.
29 October 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Economic Officer, Director and Lecturer
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an employment notification calling out aspirants to apply for the posts of Economic Officer, Director and Lecturer. Click here to know the details of the jobs.
8 September 2018
Government Offers Free Coaching For UPSC
The Tamil Nadu government has invited application from the state candidates for free civil services coaching on a part-time and full-time basis. Click here to read the details.
24 August 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For AO, Scientists, Psychologists And Legislative Counsels
UPSC has released vacancies for various posts. Those interested can check out the eligibility, salary scale, how to apply and the complete details of the government job here.
30 July 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Doctors, Engineers And More: Apply Before Aug 2!
There is something for everyone. The Union Public Service Commission has released vacancy notification for various posts. Click here to know the details and apply.
24 July 2018
UPSC Preliminary Exam Results 2018 Released: What Next?
The UPSC preliminary exam results have released and the application process for the UPSC Main Exam is now open. Click here to fill the detailed application form (DAF).
24 July 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For 71 Vacancies: Apply Before June 28!
Seventy one vacancies have been released for the posts of Assistant Director, Livestock Officer, Senior Instructor (Naval Architecture), Airworthiness Officer, Deputy Legislative Counsel (Hindi Branch), Director (Conservation), Superintendent Translation (Hindi Branch), Professor and Associate Professor. Here is how you can apply for the UPSC Recruitment before June 28, 2018.
13 June 2018
UPSC NDA And NA II Application Process Open: Apply Before July 2, 2018!
The notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2018 has been released. In order to apply for UPSC NDA and NA II exams, do it before July 2, 2018!
6 June 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Various Posts: Apply Before May 31, 2018
UPSC is hiring Assistant Director, Assistant Registrar, Scientist B, Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Architect, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Commercial Tax Officer. Read on to know more about the UPSC Recruitment.
30 May 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Combined Medical Services: Apply By May 25!
The application line to apply for Combined Medical Services has opened! Interested candidates can click here to find out the complete details.
4 May 2018
UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2018: Know How To Apply And Preparation Tips
UPSC has released job notification for interested candidates to get enrolled in the Combined Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) such as CISF, ITBP, CRPF, BSF and SSB. The selection process will be through a written test. Click here to read the job details and preparation tips.
26 April 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Various Posts: Apply Before May 3, 2018!
Fresh vacancies have been released by the UPSC for various posts such as Manager, Assistant Professor, Assistant Geologist, Administrative Officer, Assistant Director, Drugs Inspector, Legal Adviser, HOD, Principal, Training and Placement Officer, Workshop Superintendent and Assistant Public Prosecutor. Click here to know more about it.
16 April 2018
How To Prepare For UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist And Geology Exam 2018
Are you worried about cracking the UPSC Combined Geology exams 2018? Don't worry, follow the tips given here and confidently face the exam. Click here to read on.
28 March 2018
UPSC Geo-Scientist And Geologist Exams 2018: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus And More
Are you a UPSC geology aspirant? Have you registered for the exam yet? Do it now and check out the exam details such as syllabus and paper pattern here.
27 March 2018
UPSC Applications Open For Services In IES, ISS And Geology Departments
The Union Public Service Commission has released an employment notification calling out for aspirants to apply for various posts under Indian Economic Service, Indian Statistical Service and Geology departments. Those interested can check out the eligibility, salary scale, how to apply and the complete details of the government job here.
22 March 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Various Posts: Earn Up To INR 2087000
The Union Public Service Commission has released an employment notification calling out for aspirants to apply for the post of Translator (Burmese and Persian), Legal Officer (Grade II), Public Prosecutor, Store Officer and Senior Lecturer (textile processing). Click here to read the full details of the vacancies.
10 March 2018
What Are The Best Books To Prepare For UPSC Exam
Rigorous practise and dedication is required to clear the UPSC exams as it is one of the toughest tests in the country, given that lakhs of applicants write it and the best of them need to be filtered for selection. Here are some of the best books to help you prepare for the UPSC exam that is just few months away.
9 March 2018
What Are The Opportunities For Those Who Fail To Clear UPSC?
Have you not cleared the UPSC exam? Don't worry, there are a number of other opportunities that you could make use of. Click here to check them out.
5 March 2018
UPSC Recruitment 2018 For Scientist, Aeronautical Officer And More!
An official employment notification has been released by the UPSC for the recruitment of candidates into various posts in different departments including Instructor/ Officer/ Professor. Candidates can find out the application procedure and other details here.
The Union Public Service Commission has released the time table for the defence exams 2018 (DRDO). Click here to read the full information.
15 December 2017
UPSC Civil Services Main Results 2017 Out: How to Prepare for Interview?
The results for the UPSC Civil Services main exams 2017 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission. Shortlisted candidates can now start preparing for the interview. Click here to know more about it.
UPSC Recruitment 2018 for Various Posts: Earn Up to Rs 177500!
UPSC has released recruitment notification for various posts such as Chemist, Deputy DIrector, Medical Officer and more. Click here to read the full information.
16 June 2017
UPSC Results for CDS Exam II 2017 Published: What Next?
The much-awaited result of UPSC NDA and NA II Exam 2017 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Here is what you need to do next.
16 June 2017
UPSC Recruitment 2018 for Advisor, Director and Professor Posts!
The Union Public Service Commission is hiring candidates for various posts such as Director, Advisor and Professor. The salary packages are attractive along with government benefits. Click here to know about it.
19 April 2017
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