The official website for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at [https://upsc.gov.in/] is the central portal for information related to recruitment for the All India Services and Central Civil Services (Group A and B) in India.
The UPSC conducts various examinations to recruit candidates for numerous central government posts, which are generally categorized into All India Services, Group ‘A’ Central Services, and Group ‘B’ Central Services.
The most prominent jobs recruited through the UPSC’s flagship Civil Services Examination (CSE) include:
| Service Category | Top Posts/Services | Job Profile & Responsibilities |
| All India Services | Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Top post for administration. | Policy formulation and implementation, maintenance of law and order, and revenue administration in a district or state. |
| Indian Police Service (IPS): Top post for policing and security. | Maintaining law and order, crime prevention and investigation, and leading senior positions in police and central agencies like RAW, IB, and CBI. | |
| Indian Forest Service (IFoS): (Recruited through a separate exam) | Conservation and management of forest and wildlife resources. | |
| Group ‘A’ Civil Services | Indian Foreign Service (IFS): | Representing India in foreign countries and promoting diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. |
| Indian Revenue Service (IRS): | Collecting and managing direct (Income Tax) and indirect taxes (Customs & Central Excise). | |
| Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS): | Auditing and accounting for government departments and agencies under the Comptroller and Auditor General. | |
| Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS): (New) | Various services within the Indian Railways, including traffic, accounts, and personnel. | |
| Other Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ Services | Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS), Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, and many others. | Specialized functions across various central ministries and departments. |
In addition to the CSE, the UPSC also conducts several other competitive examinations for specific roles, such as:
- National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA)
- Combined Defence Services (CDS)
- Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
- Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS)
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
- Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS)
The UPSC also undertakes direct recruitment for various specialist and technical posts across different government departments, such as Scientists, Assistant Directors, and Specialists (e.g., Doctors, Engineers) which are advertised regularly on the recruitment section of the website.