State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are the primary bodies for recruitment to Group A and Group B state civil services. Each state has its own PSC that conducts examinations to fill posts like Deputy Collector, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy SP, BDO, Block Education Officer, and many other gazetted posts.
Major State PSCs: UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh - PCS, APO, Lekhpal), BPSC (Bihar - CCE), MPSC (Maharashtra - State Services, Group A/B), RPSC (Rajasthan - RAS/RTS, SI), MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh - State Service Exam), KPSC (Karnataka - KAS, FDA, SDA), WBPSC (West Bengal - WBCS), OPSC (Odisha - OAS), HPSC (Haryana), PPSC (Punjab), CGPSC (Chhattisgarh), and APSC (Assam).
Eligibility: Generally, Graduation in any discipline (age 21-40 years, varies per state). Selection is typically a three-stage process: Preliminary Exam - Mains - Interview/Personality Test. OBC/SC/ST candidates receive age relaxation and reservation as per state rules. Check your state PSC official website for the latest exam calendar.