Union Public Service Commission
UPSC is India premier constitutional recruiting agency for premier Group A All India Services and Defence Forces.
UPSC Civil Services Examination
Side-by-side comparison of All India Services, Central Armed Forces, and Defence cadres.
| Exam Cadre | Min Qualification | Age Limit | Tier-1 CBT Pattern | Negative Marking | 7th CPC Pay Scale | Selection Stages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services (CSE)→ | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline | 21–32 Years (6 Attempts for General) | GS (200 M) + CSAT (200 M - Qualifying 33%) | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Level 10 (₹56,100 Junior Scale to Cabinet Sec) | Prelims ➔ Mains (9 Papers / 1750 M) ➔ Interview |
| UPSC CDS→ | Degree (IMA/OTA) | Engg Degree (Air Force/Naval) | 19–24 / 25 Years | English (100) + GK (100) + Math (100) | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Level 10 (Lieutenant / Sub-Lieutenant) | Written Exam ➔ 5-Day SSB Interview ➔ Medical |
| UPSC NDA→ | 10+2 (12th Pass) / Appearing with PCM | 16.5–19.5 Years | Mathematics (300 M) + GAT (600 M) | 0.33 (1/3rd marks deduction) | Cadet Stipend ₹56,100 during training | Written Exam (900 M) ➔ 5-Day SSB (900 M) |
| UPSC CAPF (AC)→ | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline | 20–25 Years | Paper-1 (250 M) + Paper-2 Descriptive (200 M) | Paper-1: 0.33 deduction | Level 10 Assistant Commandant (₹56,100) | Written (Paper 1 & 2) ➔ PET/PST ➔ Interview |
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UPSC Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Thousands of aspirants score 100+ in GS Paper 1 but miss the final merit list because of CSAT. Rukmani Yadav breaks down high-yield subject pillars, negative marking mitigation, and CSAT time management.
With the UPSC EPFO APFC application window closing on 14 September 2026, Rukmani Yadav analyzes the 300-mark Recruitment Test (RT), 75:25 composite merit weightage, statutory social security legislation, and safe category cut-offs.
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Result 2026 Out
Declared: 26 Aug
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result Marks 2026 - Download Merit List PDF, Check Marks & Toppers
Declared: 26 Aug
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Result 2026 Out - Download PST/PET Qualified List PDF
Declared: 26 Aug
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result Marks 2026 Out
Declared: 22 Aug
Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS), CAPF, NDA, CDS, EPFO. Each examination targets specific eligibility criteria ranging from Matriculation to Post-Graduation.
Applications are accepted online through the designated commission portals. Always check the official notification for educational qualifications, age relaxation, and registration fees before applying.
Official topic-wise syllabus PDFs, chapter weightages, and marking schemes for all UPSC exams are available for free download under the syllabus section on this portal.
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