Civil Services Options
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) offers a wide range of prestigious and influential services in the Indian government. Candidates who successfully clear the examination are eligible for recruitment into various All India Services and Central Services. Here is a list of the services available through UPSC CSE:
All India Services
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Forest Service (IFoS)
Group A Services
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS)
- Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
- Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)
- Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
- Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)
- Indian Information Service (IIS)
- Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
- Indian Postal Service (IPoS)
- Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS)
- Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS)
- Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
- Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS)
- Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Group B Services
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHCS)
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS)
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS)
- Pondicherry Civil Service (PCS)
- Pondicherry Police Service (PPS)
Each of these services plays a critical role in the administration and governance of India, offering diverse and challenging career opportunities. The choice of service is usually based on the ranking of candidates in the final merit list of the UPSC CSE and their preferences.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Preliminary Examination
To select candidates for the Main Examination. Marks obtained in Prelims are not counted for final ranking.
Main Examination
To assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates.
Personality Test
To evaluate if the candidate is suitable for a career in civil services.