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Civil Services & Administration
Central Government Competitive Exam
Group A, Group B
Civil Services Examination
AKA: UPSC CSE
Department: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
About the Examination
The Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service.
Recruiting Authority
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
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Posts & Vacancies
IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS (IT), IRS (C&CE), IA&AS, IDAS, IDES, IP&TAFS, RPF, DANICS, DANIPS
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Criteria
Required Level
Degree
Stream / Discipline
Any discipline
Specialization
Bachelor's degree from recognized university
Age Limits
Min Age
21
Max Age
32
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
Demographics & Eligibility
Nationality
Citizen of India
Domicile
Not Required
Gender
Any Gender
Marital Status
No Specific Requirement
Allowed Categories
UR + SC + ST + OBC
Physical Standards
Physical Test Required
✅ Yes
Height Requirement
Male 165 cm; Female 157 cm for UR/EWS/OBC; Male 160 cm; Female 152 cm for SC/ST
Chest Requirement
Male 80 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded
Medical Standards
Medical Exam Required
No
Medical Standard
UPSC medical examination / medical fitness as prescribed
Vision
Post-specific vision standard as prescribed
Special Quotas
EWS: Yes
PwBD: No
Ex-Servicemen: No
Selection Process
1
Written Examination
WRITTEN_EXAM
MERIT_OR_SHORTLIST
2
Main Examination
OTHER
VERIFY
3
Interview
INTERVIEW
MERIT
Current Cycle
Latest available dates
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