What is the work of UPSC?
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body in India responsible for conducting various competitive exams, including All India Services, Central Services, Cadres, and the Armed Forces of India. The main function of UPSC is to conduct group A & B examinations for the recruits to the various services of the Union. Following direct recruitment exams are conducted by UPSC
- Civil Services Exam
- Engineering Services Exam (IES)
- Combined Armed Police Forces Exam (CAPF)
- Combined Medical Services Exam (CMS)
- Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services Exam (IES/ISS)
- Combined Geo-Scientist Exam
- Combined Defence Services Exa
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No, the Commission do not mention any Minimum Qualifying Marks for the General Studies Paper 1. But there is a criteria of Minimum 33 % for the General Studies Paper 2 (Aptitude) paper.
The IAS Prelims exam is conducted offline in the pen and paper mode. There is no sectional cutoff in the IAS prelims exam because the number of questions from a section is not fixed and they vary year to year.
No, the number of IAS vacancies is fixed to 180. Every year, the Commission recommend 180 candidates for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS). In case of any change, the Commission will notify.
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