For which post is the UPSC exam conducted?
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The UPSC exam is conducted for around three all-India services, 13 Group A and four Group B posts. These posts are as follows: (a) The posts of all India service
1. IAS Indian Administrative Services
2. Indian Police Services.
3. Indian Forest Service: Only the Prelim is shared for this service; the rest of the Main and Interview are held separately. (b) The posts for Group A:
1. The Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
2. Indian Postal Services
3. Indian Revenue Service (IRS IT)
4. The Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes)
5. The Indian Defense Accounts Service (IDAS)
6. The Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
7. The Indian Corporate L...more
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