UPSC civil services examination
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a prestigious national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit candidates for various government positions. Here's an overview:
*Posts Available:*
- *All India Services*: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS)
- *Group A Services*: Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and more
- *Group B Services*: Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS), and more
*Examination Process:*
1. *Preliminary Examination*: Consists of two objective-type papers (General Studies and CSAT)
2. *Main Examination*: Consists of nine papers (two qualifying and seven ranking)
3. *Personality Test (Interview)*: Conducted for shortlisted candidates
*Salary Structure:*
- *Group A Services*: INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000 per month
- *Group B Services*: INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000 per month, varying based on service
*Key Details:*
- *Notification Release*: January 14, 2026 (for 2026 exam cycle)
- *Application Form Submission*: January 14 to February 3, 2026
- *Preliminary Examination*: May 24, 2026
- *Main Examination*: August 2026 (exact dates may vary)
- *Eligibility Criteria*: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, 21-32 years of age (with relaxations for certain categories)