Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruitment body responsible for conducting examinations for the All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS), Central Services, and defence services. UPSC exams are considered the most prestigious government examinations in India.
Key UPSC Exams: Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & 24 other services), NDA & NA (National Defence Academy - after 10+2), CDS (Combined Defence Services - for Army, Navy, Air Force), CAPF AC (Assistant Commandant in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), CMS (Combined Medical Services), ESE (Engineering Services Exam - Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics), and CISF AC (EXE).
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline for Civil Services (age 21-32); 10+2 (PCM) for NDA (age 16.5-19.5); Graduate for CDS (age 19-25 varies by service). OBC/SC/ST/PwD candidates receive age relaxation. Refer to the official UPSC notification for subject-specific requirements.