Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The Union Public Service Commission is the premier central recruiting agency of India established under Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the Constitution of India, conducting competitive civil and defence examinations.
Permanent Role & Statutory Function
Constitutional recruiting agency of India established under Articles 315 to 323 (Part XIV) of the Constitution of India, responsible for competitive examinations and selections for All India Services, Central Civil Services, and Defence Services.
Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities
Conducting competitive examinations for recruitment to All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS) and Central Group A and B Services
Advising the President of India on recruitment rules, promotions, and transfers across civil posts
Consultation on disciplinary matters affecting civil servants serving under the Government of India
Interviews and personality tests for merit selection to apex civil executive posts