Which exam should a student take if he is interested in computer programming, UPSC or SSC?
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UPSC Exam is conducted to fill the recruitment of civil services exam IAS IFS, NDA, CDS, and SCRA which include several services like IRS, IPS, IRPS, and IFS etc. Almost 3-4 lac students fill the application form every year and total number of vacancies is almost 1100. The SSC exam is conducted for various posts in various ministries, department & organisation. This year, total 30,26,598 candidates fill the application form and 4733 vacancies are available. Exams under SSC are SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC CDS and SSC CPO.
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UPSC is an exam which students appear for if they are interested in joining the civil services like IAS, IPS, or the IFS, whereas SSC stands for short service commission and its exam is given when aspirants want to join the defense services, like the army, navy, or air-force. If you are interested in computer programming you should apply for technical programs like B.Tech, B.Sc or BCA in computer sciences.
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