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1. The UPSC is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations for various government services and posts. |
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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. |
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3. The UPSC is composed of a chairman and 10 members, who are appointed by the President of India. |
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4. The headquarters of UPSC is located in New Delhi. |
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5. The UPSC conducts its examinations in various stages, including a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. |
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6. The UPSC is known for its tough selection process, with a low success rate in the Civil Services Examination. |
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7. The commission also conducts various recruitment exams for Group A and Group B services in the central government. |
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8. UPSC exams are considered highly prestigious and a successful candidate is recruited for top administrative services in the country. |