UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission. Here are some important facts about UPSC:
1. The UPSC is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations for various government services and posts.
2. The commission conducts the Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, National Defence Academy Examination, Naval Academy Examination, Combined Medical Services Examination, Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination, and various other exams.
3. The UPSC is composed of a chairman and 10 members, who are appointed by the President of India.
4. The headquarters of UPSC is located in New Delhi.
5. The UPSC conducts its examinations in various stages, including a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview.
6. The UPSC is known for its tough selection process, with a low success rate in the Civil Services Examination.
7. The commission also conducts various recruitment exams for Group A and Group B services in the central government.
8. UPSC exams are considered highly prestigious and a successful candidate is recruited for top administrative services in the country.