Various Examinations Conducted By UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts several prestigious examinations in India for various government services and posts. These examinations are highly competitive and attract candidates from diverse educational backgrounds. Here are some of the key examinations conducted by UPSC:

1. Civil Services Examination (CSE):

• This is one of the most well-known and competitive exams in India.
• It is conducted in three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Interview (Personality Test).
• Successful candidates are selected for various prestigious civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS).

1. Indian Forest Service Examination (IFSE):

• IFSE is conducted concurrently with the Civil Services Examination.
• Successful candidates are appointed as officers in the Indian Forest Service.

1. Engineering Services Examination (ESE):

• ESE is conducted to recruit engineers for various government departments.
• It consists of a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview.

1. Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE):

• CDSE is conducted for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy.
• It includes written examinations and interviews.

1. National Defence Academy Examination (NDA):

• NDA is conducted for admission to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA.
• It includes a written examination followed by an interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB).

1. Naval Academy Examination (NA):

• This examination is held for admission to the Indian Naval Academy.
• Candidates who qualify for the NDA exam but have not opted for the Naval Service can appear for the NA exam.

1. Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS):

• CMS is conducted to recruit medical officers for various government departments.
• It includes a written examination and an interview.

1. Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination:

• IES and ISS examinations are conducted for the recruitment of economists and statisticians for various government departments.
• These exams consist of written papers followed by interviews.

1. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination:

• CAPF exam is conducted for recruitment to the Central Armed Police Forces like the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and others.
• It includes a written examination, physical standards/physical efficiency tests, and an interview/personality test.

1. Geologists’ Examination and Geo-Scientists Examination:
   • These examinations are conducted for recruitment in the Geological Survey of India, the Central Ground Water Board, and other related organizations.
   • They consist of written examinations and interviews.
2. Special Class Railway Apprentice (SCRA) Examination:
   • SCRA exam is conducted for the recruitment of officers in the Indian Railways.
   • It includes a written examination and an interview.
3. Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination:
   • This is a qualifying examination for candidates seeking admission to the Main Examination of the Geo-Scientist Examination.
4. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) Promotion Examination:
   • These are limited departmental competitive exams for the promotion of officers in the IAS and IPS.

UPSC conducts these examinations to recruit candidates for various services and posts in the Indian government. Each examination has its own eligibility criteria, syllabus, and selection process. Candidates interested in appearing for these examinations should refer to the official UPSC website for detailed information and notifications.