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What is UPSC?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruitment institution established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. Under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker, it was established on October 1, 1926 as Public Service Commission and was later reconstituted as the Federal Public Service Commission in 1935. After the independence in 1947, the agency got renamed as the Union Public Service Commission and was given a Constitutional status with the promulgation of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.
 
The UPSC consists of a chairman and ten members and is headquartered at Dholpur House in New Delhi. Its charter is granted by Part XIV of the Constitution of India, titled as Services Under the Union and the States.
 
The Commission is entrusted with the responsibility of direct recruitment at various levels by selection method to all Group ‘A’ posts and selected Group ‘B’ posts in the central government.

Funtions/Mandate of UPSC under Article 320 and 321 of the Constitution of India:
  • Recruitment by conducting competitive examinations and selection through interviews
  • Advising on the suitability of officers for appointment on promotion as well as transfer-on –deputation
  • Advising the Government on any matter referred to the Commission by the President of India
  • Handling disciplinary cases relating to civil services
  • Miscellaneous matters relating to grant of extra-ordinary pensions, reimbursement of legal expenses
  • Assisting the government on any matter referred to the Commission by the President of India
  • On the request of the Governor of a State, to serve all or any of the needs of a State relating to recruitment, with the approval of the President
 
Modes of recruitment by the UPSC by one of the following four methods
  • Direct Recruitment
  • Promotion
  • Deputation/absorption; and
  • Composite Method (Deputation + Promotion)
 
All India Services
The Commission is also entrusted with promotions from State Services (State Civil/Police/Forest Services) to All India Services through a Selection Committee presided over by the Chairman or a Member of the Commission in terms of the respective IAS/IPS/IFoS/Promotion Regulations and selection of Non-State Civil Service Officers for appointment to the IAS under IAS(Appointment by Selection) Regulations, 1997. 

Latest Updates on UPSC

Vajirao & Reddy Institute and StudyIQ IAS were each fined Rs 700,000, while Edge IAS was penalised Rs 100,000 for deceptive claims regarding their results in UPSC CSE

Updated On: 26 Dec 2024 | 3:57 PM IST

It was a classic case of fraud committed on a constitutional body as well as society, the judge said

Updated On: 23 Dec 2024 | 8:10 PM IST

The candidature of these aspirants is provisional subject to them being found eligible in all respects

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the IAS Main 2024 results on the official website. Candidates who took their UPSC IAS Main exam can visit the official website at upsc.gov.in

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on September 23, 2024, granted interim bail to RAU's IAS Study Circle CEO Abhisek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh in the UPSC aspirant's death case

Updated On: 29 Nov 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will today announce the admit cards for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main Exam 2024. Applicants can download at upsc.gov.in

Updated On: 14 Nov 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

New rules adhere to the Supreme Court directives for removal of DGP before completion of the stipulated two-year term in case of criminal charges, corruption or failure to perform duties effectively

Updated On: 05 Nov 2024 | 10:42 AM IST

UPSC CDS I 2024 Final Results have been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A total of 237 candidates are named for various defence forces, in INA, IMA and Air Force

Updated On: 22 Oct 2024 | 10:56 AM IST

On September 20, the top court directed a Union government-appointed committee probing the case to submit an interim report

Updated On: 20 Oct 2024 | 1:18 PM IST

Decision came after the government decided that the recruitment to the IRMS would be made through both the Civil Services Examinations and the Engineering Services Examination

Updated On: 19 Oct 2024 | 8:27 AM IST

The development came after the government decided that the recruitment to the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) would be made through both the Civil Services Examinations (CSE) and ESE

Updated On: 18 Oct 2024 | 11:09 PM IST

CBI has already filed a charge sheet against six accused persons including CEO Abhishek Gupta

Updated On: 15 Oct 2024 | 7:42 AM IST

The Registration window for UPSC ESE 2025 will end today. The modification window will open from October 9 and will remain open until October 15, 2024

Updated On: 08 Oct 2024 | 12:59 PM IST

The commission observed that the coaching institute, IAS Gurukul' was found guilty of publishing misleading advertisements and charging lump sum fees

Updated On: 07 Oct 2024 | 8:26 PM IST

Both the UPSC and the Delhi Police have sought dismissal of her plea for pre-arrest bail

Updated On: 26 Sep 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Judge also directed Gupta to deposit Rs 2.5 cr till Nov 30 with Red Cross Society, saying that as per lease agreement of the premises, accused being the lessee and CEO of the institute is responsible

Updated On: 23 Sep 2024 | 6:03 PM IST

Complaints included unfulfilled promises, inadequate teaching quality, and abrupt cancellations of courses

Updated On: 22 Sep 2024 | 5:51 PM IST

The UPSC Mains 2024 exams are scheduled to take place on September 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29. The first shift will start from 9 am to 12 noon, while the other session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Updated On: 20 Sep 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

Khedkar has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quota benefits

Updated On: 19 Sep 2024 | 1:46 PM IST

Children from across the country come to the capital for their education and it is unfortunate that coaching centre owners have no care for such innocent lives

Updated On: 17 Sep 2024 | 3:13 PM IST