What is UPSC?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruiting agency, responsible for appointments to All India services.

What is the UPSC Exam or CSAT?


The Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), commonly known as the UPSC exam is conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The qualifying candidates can acquire jobs in Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), etc. The allotment of the department is done based on merit ranking system.

The UPSC exam is the most prestigious exam in India which paves the way for some of the highly revered jobs in the country. The stature that comes upon passing this exam is unparalleled and thus lakhs of candidates aspire to be a civil servant. One has to have a high level of focus, dedication and perseverance to clear this exam. Apart from being highly knowledgeable the candidates must be well versed with the civil services exam pattern.

The below links will direct you to the finer details of the exam, its format, pattern, details, dates, syllabus, etc., all that you need to know to bring you closer to your dream of clearing the exam by being well prepared.

UPSC Exam Format
UPSC Prelims Syllabus
UPSC Exam Dates
UPSC Tips & Tricks
UPSC Resources