1. UPSC Civil Services Department Exams (CSE):

Purpose: Recruitment for All-India Services and Central Civil Services: CSE offers India’s highest administrative positions with authority, job security, power, and nationwide responsibility.

1.1 Civil Services Examination (CSE Exam)

The Civil Services Examination is the most popular UPSC exam that recruits officers for All India Services and Central Group A & B Services.

• • • • IAS (Indian Administrative Service)

      • IPS (Indian Police Service)

      • IFS (Indian Foreign Service)

      • IRS (Indian Revenue Service)

      •  IAAS (Indian Audit and Accounts Service)

      • IPoS  (Indian Postal Service)

      • IRTS  (Railway Traffic Service)

      • IDAS  (Defence Accounts)

      • ICAS  (Civil Accounts)

      • ITS  (Trade Service)

      • DANICS / DANIPS

      • And many other top Group A & B post

2. UPSC Defence Services Exams

2.1  NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam

1. Conducted twice a year

2. For 12th-pass candidates

3. Entry into Army, Navy, Air Force

4. One of the most applied defence exams

2.2  CDS Examination (Combined Defence Services)

1. For graduates

2. Entry into:

   1. Indian Military Academy (IMA)

   2. Officers Training Academy (OTA)

   3. Naval Academy (INA)

   4. Air Force Academy (AFA)

2.3  CAPF (AC) Examination

Recruits Assistant Commandants for:

• BSF

• CRPF

• ITBP

• CISF

• SSB

CAPF is best for aspirants wanting to join paramilitary forces in a commanding role.

3. Engineering & Technical Services Exams

3.1  Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES)

The ESE recruits engineers for Group A technical posts in the Government of India.

Disciplines Included

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

Departments Covered

• Indian Railways

• CPWD

• Defence Engineering Services

• Border Roads Organisation

• Central Water Engineering Services

• Naval Armament Service

• Ordnance Factory Services

• State PWD under Central deputation

4. Medical & Health Services Exams

4.1  CMS (Combined Medical Services) Exam:

For recruitment of doctors in various government departments.

• Central Health Service

• Indian Railways Hospitals

• Ordnance Factory Health Units

• Municipal Health Services

• CGHS & other central medical departments

A great opportunity for MBBS graduates seeking government service.

5. Forest & Environmental Services Exams

5.1 Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS)

A prestigious All India Service like IAS/IPS.
Recruits Forest Officers responsible for:

• Forest conservation

• Wildlife protection

• Environmental protection

• Biodiversity management

Works under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

6. UPSC Economic & Statistical Services Exams

6.1 Indian Economic Service (IES)

For economic analysis and planning posts in:

• NITI Aayog

• Ministry of Finance

• Economic Planning Departments

• Statistical & policy research bodies

 6.2 Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

For statistical and mathematical analysis roles in:

• MOSPI

• NSSO

• National Sample Survey units

• Economic survey & data analysis departments

7. Other UPSC Recruitment Exams

UPSC also conducts specialized recruitments based on annual vacancies in ministries, such as:

• Assistant Legal Advisor

• Public Prosecutor

• Assistant Director (various ministries)

• Deputy Director

• Senior Scientific Officer

• Geologists & Hydrogeologists

• Administrative Officers

• Professors & Lecturers (Government colleges)

These are direct recruitment posts, not competitive exams.