Civil Services Exam

The Civil Services Exam (CSE) is India's most prestigious government examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit top administrative officers like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and many other central government roles.

This exam selects future leaders responsible for policy-making, governance, development, security, and national administration.

About UPSC CSE

UPSC CSE is known for its tough selection process and high dignity. It tests a candidate’s knowledge, analytical ability, leadership skills, ethics, and decision-making ability.

The exam is conducted in three stages:

• Prelims — Objective-type screening test

• Mains — Descriptive written examination

• Interview / Personality Test — Final personality assessment

The exam attracts lakhs of aspirants every year, with only a small percentage making it to India’s most powerful services.

Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university

• Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (General category)

  • OBC: +3 years relaxation

  • SC/ST: +5 years relaxation

  • PwBD: +10 years relaxation

• Number of Attempts:

  • General: 6

  • OBC: 9

  • SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (within age limit)

• Nationality:

  • For IAS & IPS: Must be an Indian citizen

Why Civil Services Exam Is Important?

• Provides entry to India's most prestigious government posts

• Offers authority, responsibility and a direct role in shaping the nation

• Ensures highly ethical, skilled and qualified leaders operate government administration

• Offers unmatched respect and career growth
   

  Job Roles & Opportunities

  After clearing CSE, candidates can join services like:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

• Indian Police Service (IPS)

• Indian Foreign Service (IFS)

• Indian Revenue Service (IRS)

• and many other central government group-A posts

• These officers work in administration, law & order, finance, diplomacy, taxation, development, security, and public welfare departments.
  
  UPSC Civil Services Salary (No Table Format)

• Starting Basic Salary: ₹56,100 per month

• With allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.): ₹80,000 to ₹1,40,000+ per month

• Highest salary (Cabinet Secretary): ₹2,50,000 per month
   

  Benefits & Perks

• Government bungalow or HRA

• IFS Officers posted abroad also receive

• Foreign currency salary

• Government residence

• Diplomatic passport

• International travel perks
  
  
  Summary

• UPSC CSE is the gateway to India’s most prestigious careers — it offers:

• High authority

• National service & leadership

• Excellent salary & perks

• Lifetime respect and recognition

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• Official vehicle (for senior roles)

• Domestic staff & security (for IPS and higher posts)

• Pension and lifetime benefits

• Medical facilities

• Free travel facilities

• Job stability & high respect