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UPSC EXAM 2021-22
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What is UPSC?
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.
Select your Exam
CareerIndia provides you with the list of 20 civil services in India consisting of complete information about each exam and how to apply or prepare for the examination. The syllabus (Preliminary and Main) and updated question papers for all the exams are featured here with an option of downloading them for your reference and preparation.
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NDA & NA (I) and (II)
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (I) and (II) -
CISF - AC (Exe) LDCE
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) - Assistant Commandants (Executive) LDCE
UPSC Calendar
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the annual calendar. The UPSC Calendar consists of all the exam dates along with the date of notification, last date for receipt of application and duration of the exam. Aspirants should never miss the exam calendar released by UPSC. It is also advised to download the UPSC Calendar and take a printout for future reference. We also advise aspirants to refer our UPSC Calendar 2020 page for detailed information.
| Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Date of Exam |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 | September 25, 2019 | January 5, 2020 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination,2020 | September 25, 2019 | January 19, 2020 |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2020 | October 30, 2019 | February 2, 2020 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2020 | December 4, 2019 | March 1, 2020 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2020 | January 8, 2020 | September 6, 2020 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 | February 12, 2020 | October 4, 2020 |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 through CS(P) Examination 2019 | ||
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2020 | June 10, 2020 | October 16, 2020 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2020 | July 22, 2020 | October 22, 2020 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2020 | August 18, 2020 | December 20, 2020 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2020 | June 10, 2020 | September 6, 2020 |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2020 | August 5, 2020 | November 11, 2020 |
UPSC Notification 2021
The UPSC has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) notification on February 12, 2021. Interested candidates can access the UPSC notification 2021 on its official website. The notification plays a significant role in the competitive examinations. It will display all the important details such as eligibility, selection procedure, exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus. The UPSC recruitment notification 2021 was released for a total of 769 vacancies that include vacancies for PwBD category.
List Of Services In UPSC
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
16. Indian Defence Estates Service
17. Indian Information Service (Junior Grade)
18. Indian Trade Service
19. Indian Corporate Law Service
Group ‘B’ Service
20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer′s Grade)
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’
Important Functions Of UPSC
India's central recruiting agency, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is one amongst the Constitutional bodies. Under Article 320 of the Constitution of India, UPSC was vested with the many functions related to the recruitment of Civil Services and other Central Services. Every Civil Services aspirant should know the important functions of the Commission under Article 320 of the Constitution.
- The Union Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting the examinations for appointments to the services of the Union.
- The Commission does direct recruitment by selection through interviews.
- The appointment of officers on promotion/ absorption/ deputation will be conducted by the UPSC.
- The framing and amendment of recruitment rules for various services and posts will be taken care of by the Commission.
- The UPSC takes up disciplinary cases relating to different Civil Services.
- This Constitutional body will be advising the government on any matter referred to them by the President of India.
Success Rate of UPSC 2021
The Civil Services, also known as the UPSC exam is considered one of the toughest and prestigious competitive exams in India with a 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 2021
CareerIndia provides you with the list of Civil Services in India, which also has 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 2021
Eligibility criteria including nationality, educational qualification, age limit and the number of attempts are 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. The exclusive section on Career prospects fetch you the details of the pay scale, designations with all the information on the training period.
Tips and Study Material to Crack UPSC Exam 2021
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 exams in India.
The UPSC has declared the IFS Mains result 2020. Candidates who have appeared for the exams between February 28 and March 7 can check their results on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. A total of 222 candidates have qualified in the IFS Mains written examination.
The Commission has released Indian Engineering Services (IES) Prelims 2021 exam schedule. The written exam will be held on July 18, 2021.
16 June 2021
The UPSC has released the Civil Services 2020 Exam interview dates. The pending interviews will be held from August 2, 2021. The eligible Candidates are advised to check the dates on the official website.
The official notice reads, "After reviewing the situation, the Commission has decided to commence the personality test of the civil services examination, 2020 from 02.08.2021,"
Earlier, the UPSC has deferred the Civil Services interviews due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 June 2021
The UPSC has postponed the Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2021 scheduled on June 27 due to an ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. The Commission is all set to conduct the IAS Preliminary Exam 2021 on October 10th.
The official notice reads, "Due to the prevailing conditions caused by the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Union Public Service Commission has deferred the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021, which was scheduled to be held on 27th June, 2021. Now, this Examination will be held on 10th October, 2021."
14 May 2021
The UPSC has postponed the Civil Services 2020 personality test (interview) scheduled to be held from April 26 to June 18, 2021. The Commission is likely to announce the new interview schedules soon.
It has taken the decision due to the second wave of the COVID-19 which is spreading increasingly. It has also postponed the UPSC EPFO written exam and IES/ISS interview.
20 April 2021
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Post of Deputy Secretary level officers. The online application was released for a total of 13 vacancies.
Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of UPSC on upsconline.nic.in. The online applications will be accepted till May 3, 2021. The shortlisted candidates will be paid at the minimum of Pay Level-12 in the Pay Matrix that will be Rs 1,19,000 per month.
19 April 2021