Government & Public Service
Civil Services
Administrative service entered through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
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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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