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UPSC was found on 26’Th January 1950 by the Constitution Assembly as they found necessary to give secure and autonomous status to Public Service Commissions after independence. This was done to give smooth and unbiased recruitment to civil services in the interest of the general public.
The following is the list of examination carried by UPSC:
- Civil Services Examination - The Indian civil services is the backbone of India and carries great respect. Graduate in any field can opt for these exams conducted by UPSC every year for the recruitment in various government sectors as I.A.S and I.P.S. It is one of the most high profile jobs in the government sector.
- Combined Engineering Services Examination - It is conducted by UPSC for four categories of engineering services: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. Engineers selected through the Combined Engineering Examination are appointed to various posts of organization like Indian Railways, Central Engineering Services. Indian Telecommunication Service, Central Power Engineering Service, Indian Ordnance Factory Service.
- Central Police Force Examination - The UPSC conducts this examination for the post of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in Central Police Services i.e. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Sachastra Seema Bal (SSB). These all forces working for India comes under Central Government.
- Combined Defense Services - Indian Defense Services offer dignified, prestigious and attractive career opportunities. After selection, one can serve the Army, Air force or Navy, on administrative assignments, in medical services and in Engineering Services. The nature of the responsibilities varies with diverse range of activities in the Defense Services. This service is for those who voluntary wants to serve country irrespective of caste, religion and community.
- Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination - Indian railways is broadly divided and subdivided into zones, division and departments, each performing a particular function. The highest rank in the Indian railways is the group A officers which are directly recruited by UPSC.
- National Defense Academy - Recruitment of candidates to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA is through entrance exam conducted by UPSC. Candidates give option for two Academies i.e. National Defense Academy and Naval Academy. Candidate is given service according to the rank. If candidate opts for NDA then he has to give option for three wings i.e. Army, Navy or Air Force.
- Geologist Examination - It is a promising field for both men and women. Today many Geologists Scientists are engaged in environmental aspects such as urban and rural planning, exploration of fresh sources of water and prevention of its pollution, landfill closure etc. Many Geologist offer for Earth Science teacher, College professor and in exploration companies. Geology is a truly interdisciplinary science, its career potential branches into all related fields of science.
- Indian Economic Service Examination (IES) - IES officers form a specialist cadre in the Indian Civil Service of Government of India which gives economic advice with policy formation. This comes under Finance Ministry. The role of IES can be categories as providing economic advice and administration, implementation of development programs and also dealing with the areas of economic reforms, price fixation and also looking after administrative matters. The Department of Economic Affairs controls IES.
