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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts a range of examinations aimed at recruiting candidates for prestigious services in the government. These exams test a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and personality, and typically include multiple stages such as written exams, interviews, and physical tests (depending on the service). Each exam has specific eligibility criteria based on age, education, and other requirements, and preparing for these exams requires thorough knowledge of the syllabus and consistent study.
Below is a list of the major UPSC exams:
1. Civil Services Examination (CSE)
- Purpose: This is the most prominent exam conducted by UPSC for recruitment to Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central government services.
- Exam Pattern:
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type questions (General Studies & CSAT).
- Main Examination: Descriptive-type papers (General Studies, Optional Subjects, Essay).
- Personality Test (Interview): For selected candidates after the Mains.
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline; age limit: 21 to 32 years (with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC).
2. Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS)
- Purpose: This exam is for recruitment to the Indian Forest Service.
- Exam Pattern:
- Preliminary Exam: General Studies and CSAT.
- Main Exam: Includes General Studies, Indian Language, and Optional Subjects (e.g., Botany, Zoology, Forestry).
- Interview: For candidates who clear the Mains.
- Eligibility: Degree in Science or Engineering, with a focus on subjects like Botany, Zoology, Forestry; age limit: 21 to 32 years.
3. Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS)
- Purpose: For recruitment into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics).
- SSB Interview: For selected candidates.
- Eligibility: Graduation or equivalent; age limits vary depending on the academy (e.g., 19-24 years for IMA, 19-23 years for INA).
4. National Defence Academy Examination (NDA)
- Purpose: For recruitment into the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force through the National Defence Academy (NDA).
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (Mathematics, General Ability Test).
- SSB Interview: For those who clear the written exam.
- Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics; age limit: 16.5 to 19.5 years.
5. Indian Economic Service (IES)/Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination
- Purpose: For recruitment to the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS).
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Includes papers on Economics and Statistics.
- Interview: For candidates who pass the written exam.
- Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Economics or Statistics (depending on the service); age limit: 21 to 30 years.
6. Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS)
- Purpose: For recruitment of medical officers to various government departments like Indian Railways, Central Health Service, etc.
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology).
- Personality Test: For shortlisted candidates.
- Eligibility: MBBS degree; age limit: 32 years.
7. Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
- Purpose: For recruitment to various engineering services in sectors such as Indian Railways, Telecommunication, Public Works, Defense, etc.
- Exam Pattern:
- Preliminary Exam: Objective-type questions (General Studies and Engineering Subjects).
- Main Exam: Descriptive-type questions on engineering subjects.
- Personality Test/Interview.
- Eligibility: Degree in Engineering; age limit: 21 to 30 years.
8. Indian Postal Service Examination
- Purpose: For recruitment to the Indian Postal Service.
- Exam Pattern: Written exams and interviews.
- Eligibility: Graduation; age limit: 18 to 27 years.
9. Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRA) Examination
- Purpose: For recruitment to the Indian Railways as apprentices.
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (Mathematics, General Knowledge, and General English).
- Personality Test: For those who clear the written exam.
- Eligibility: 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics; age limit: 17 to 21 years.
10. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination
- Purpose: For recruitment to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, etc.
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Objective-type questions (General Knowledge, Reasoning, General Studies, English).
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Interview: For selected candidates.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; age limit: 20 to 25 years.
11. CISF AC LDC Examination
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The CISF Assistant Commandant (AC) LDC Exam is conducted by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (ACs) and Lower Division Clerks (LDC) in various departments. Below is a comprehensive guide covering the exam notification, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, exam pattern, preparation tips, and syllabus.
CISF AC LDC Exam Notification
- The CISF AC LDC Exam notification is released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Assistant Commandant (AC) positions.
- The notification is typically published on the UPSC website and the CISF website, detailing the number of vacancies, application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, and other instructions.
- Keep checking the official websites for updates on the exam dates, application deadlines, and other announcements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- Age Limit:
- For Assistant Commandant (AC): Candidates should be between 20 to 25 years of age as of the given cutoff date. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories such as SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and others as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Physical Standards (for AC candidates):
- Minimum height: 165 cm for men and 157 cm for women.
- Chest: 81 cm (minimum 5 cm expansion) for men.
- Vision: The candidate must have normal vision with a minimum of 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other eye.
- LDC (Lower Division Clerk):
- Age Limit: Generally, 18 to 27 years.
- Educational Qualification: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Typing Speed: The candidate must have a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute in English (or 30 words per minute in Hindi).
12. Combined Geoscientist and Geologist Examination
- Purpose: For recruitment to the Geologist, Geophysicist, and Chemist services in various departments of the Government of India.
- Exam Pattern:
- Written Exam: Objective and descriptive-type questions on subjects like Geology, Geophysics, and Chemistry.
- Interview: For selected candidates.
- Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Geology or Geophysics; age limit: 21 to 32 years.
