Civil Services
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)
India's premier civil services exam for recruitment to IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services.
Annual
Bachelor's
National Level
About the Exam
Conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for the IAS, IPS, IFS and other central civil services.
Eligibility (illustrative)
- •Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- •Age and attempt limits vary by category — always confirm against the current official notification
Exam Pattern
- Stage 1
- Preliminary (objective, 2 papers)
- Stage 2
- Main (written, 9 papers)
- Stage 3
- Personality Test (interview)
Related Resources
- •See the related career page for role details and progression.
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