Civil Services Examination

Why it matters

• Serves as the primary mechanism for selecting personnel for the permanent bureaucracy responsible for policy implementation.
• Ensures a meritocratic process for induction into the All India Services and Central Services.
• Acts as a foundational pillar for maintaining the continuity and stability of state administration.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional mandate of the Union Public Service Commission, the structure of the three-stage selection process, and the role of the civil services in the framework of Indian governance.