Civil Services
Administrative service entered through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
What this career is
The Civil Services cover administrative, police, foreign and allied services recruited by the Union Public Service Commission through a multi-stage national examination.
- Typical education pathway
- Graduation in any discipline, then the UPSC Civil Services Examination
What professionals typically do
- Implement government policy and programmes
- Administer districts, departments or missions
- Coordinate across agencies and stakeholders
- Take decisions with public accountability
Typical education pathways
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- UPSC Civil Services Examination: Prelims, Mains and Interview
- Check the official UPSC notification for current age and attempt eligibility
Important skills
Broad general knowledge · Analytical writing · Decision making · Endurance
Suitable student interests
Public service · Current affairs · Sustained preparation
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