UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Services Examination 2016 | All Graduates | Across India

About UPSC:

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's central agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination, Indian Forest Service examination, Engineering Services Examination, Combined Defense Services Examination, National Defense Academy Examination, Naval Academy Examination, Combined Medical Services Examination, Special Class Railway Apprentice, Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination, Combined Geo-scientist and Geologist Examination, and Central Armed Police Forces(Assistant Commandant) Examination.

The agency's charter is granted by the Constitution of India. Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the constitution, titled as Services Under the Union and the States, provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state. The examination is one of the toughest examinations in India with success rate of 0.1%–0.3%.

UPSC Website: upsc.gov.in

Examination Name: Civil Services & Indian Forest Services

Location: Across India

Exam Date:

• Prelim: August 2016

• Mains: December 2016

Vacancies: 1189 Posts

• Civil Services: 1079 Posts

• Indian Forest Services: 110 Posts

Age Limit (AS ON 31 August, 2016)

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 32 years

Number of Attempts:

• General: 6

• OBC: 9

• SC/ST: No Limit

Educational Criteria: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Final year candidates can also apply for this provided they can give proof of passing before the main examination.

Important Dates:

• Starting Date To Fill Form Online : 27 April 2016

• Last Date To Submit Form Online : 27 May 2016

• Written Examination Date (Prelim) : August 2016

Application Fee:

• Female / SC / ST / PH : No Fee

• Others : INR 100/-

Apply Link : Click Here

Detailed Notification & Selection Procedure : Click Here for Civil Services and Click Here for Indian Forest Services