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1. UPSC CSE & HOW IT EVOLVED

2. WHAT IS UPSC? The UPSC is India's premier central recruiting agency responsible for selecting candidates for various civil services and government jobs. ● Formed on October 1, 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919 ●

3. Significance of UPSC Nation's Backbone: UPSC plays a pivotal role in selecting candidates for key administrative positions, ensuring efficient governance. ● Meritocracy: The examination promotes merit-based selection, fostering a competent and diverse civil service. ●

4. History of UPSC Founded on October 1, 1926, as the Federal Public Service Commission. Establishment marked under the Government of India Act, 1919. Renamed as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) under the Government of India Act, 1935. Initially, the commission comprised a chairman and two members. Currently, the UPSC consists of a chairman and ten members. ● ● ● ●

5. History of UPSC Introduction of All India Services through the Government of India Act, 1935. UPSC's role expanded after independence with the framing of the Constitution of India in 1950. Conducted the first Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 1951. Introduction of the Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE) in 1950. ● ● ● ●

6. Civil Services Examination (CSE) Overview: The CSE is the flagship examination conducted by UPSC for recruitment to various civil services. Tiers: Divided into three stages - Preliminary, Main, and Interview. ● ●

7. Stages of CSE Preliminary Examination: Objective type questions. Screens candidates for the Main Examination. ● ● Main Examination: Subjective papers assessing in-depth knowledge. Tests candidates on essay writing, General Studies, and optional subjects. ● ●

8. Stages of CSE Interview (Personality Test): Face-to-face interview with the UPSC board. Evaluates personality, communication, and decision-making skills. ● ●

9. UPSC CSE DATA (2006-2022)- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pJvFbyJHQENOBL4tfK0ow tWOY0GmN_ot0FtC3cVPd4w/edit?usp=sharing

11. Interference of the UPSC Data- Over the course of 17 years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of applications submitted by the aspirants. You can observe a sharp increase in applications from 2012 to 2013 and a sharp decrease in the same from 2016 to 2017. There has been a positive growth in the overall number of students turning up for the preliminary exams. Throughout the period of 17 years, the number of students qualifying for the mains has fluctuated, occasionally rising and occasionally falling. ● ● ● ●

12. Interference of the UPSC Data- Not all students who have qualified for the mains have opted to attempt it; there is a slight variance between the number of qualified students and those who actually attempted the mains, except for the year 2015, where the numbers are the same. Moving on to the interview stage, the figures have been reduced by more than fifty percent, and only a restricted number of students get chosen for the interview. Following the comprehensive assessment of students, considering their overall performance and interview results, the number of candidates is once again reduced by over 50%, resulting in the final selection of candidates for the UPSC posts. ● ● ●

13. Civil Services Offered IAS (Indian Administrative Service): Administration and policy formulation. IPS (Indian Police Service): Law enforcement and public safety. IFS (Indian Foreign Service): Diplomacy and international relations. IRS (Indian Revenue Service): Revenue collection and taxation. ● ● ● ●

14. Eligibility Criteria Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. Educational Qualifications: Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. ● ●

15. Category-wise UPSC CSE age limit, relaxation and maximum attempts 1. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. 2. OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. 3. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.

16. Category-wise UPSC CSE age limit, relaxation and maximum attempts 1. Physically Disabled: 32 years + 10 years; Gen/OBC/Person with Benchmark Disability(EWS category)- 9 attempts & SC/ST unlimited attempts. Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC/ST); Number of attempts depends on the reserved category. Disabled and discharged Defence service personnel: 32 years + 3 years + (3 years, if Gen/OBC OR 5 years, if SC/ST) Ex-Servicemen Commission Officer: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC/ST) 2. 3. 4.

17. Preparation for UPSC Dedication: Requires disciplined study and commitment. Current Affairs: Stay updated on national and international events. Mock Tests: Practice tests for each stage of the examination. ● ● ●

18. Challenges and Rewards Challenges: Intense competition, extensive syllabus, and unpredictable nature of questions. Rewards: Prestigious career, opportunity to contribute to national development. ● ●

19. Conclusion Closing Thoughts: UPSC is not just an examination; it's a journey toward serving the nation. Inspiration: Many successful leaders and bureaucrats started their careers through UPSC. ● ●