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About UPSC

<p>The <strong>UPSC </strong>exam, officially known as the Civil Services Examination, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission of India. It is a national-level competitive examination for recruiting candidates to various civil services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services.</p>

Frequently asked questions

<p><strong>1.How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC exam?<br /> A:</strong> The number of attempts varies based on the candidate&#39;s category, with a maximum of six attempts for general category candidates.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>2. What is the eligibility criteria for the UPSC exam?<br /> A:</strong> Candidates must be Indian citizens with a bachelor&#39;s degree from a recognized university and within the prescribed age limit.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>3. Is there reservation for different categories in the UPSC exam?<br /> A: </strong>Yes, reservation policies are implemented for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other specified categories as per government guidelines.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>4. What are the relaxation criteria for candidates with disabilities in the UPSC exam?<br /> A:</strong> UPSC provides relaxations in age limits, number of attempts, and other criteria for candidates with disabilities as per government guidelines.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>5. What is the weightage of the Interview (Personality Test) in the UPSC exam?<br /> A:</strong> The Interview (Personality Test) carries 275 marks in the UPSC exam.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>6. What is the language medium for the UPSC exam?<br /> A: </strong>The UPSC exam is conducted in both English and Hindi languages.</p>