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UPSC assured the court that it intends to begin implementing this process without delay.

UPSC cheating case: SC extends protection to Puja Khedkar till March 17

Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Khedkar, submitted that police were not calling her for investigation and she was willing to come.

UPSC Mains result 2024 declared @upsc.gov.in, direct link here

UPSC Result: Candidates who successfully clear the mains will be called for an interview round, likely to be held in January 2025. This personality test assesses leadership qualities, communication skills, and overall suitability for various civil service positions.

HC extends interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar

Khedkar’s lawyer on Thursday sought more time from the court to file a response to the UPSC’s allegation that she committed perjury by making a false statement in relation to her anticipatory bail plea.

Centre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect: Sources

As per Rule 12 of IAS (Probation) Rules, 1954, the central government has the right to discharge probationers from service if they fail "to pass the re-examination..." or "if the central government is satisfied that the probationer was ineligible for recruitment to the Service or is unsuitable for being a member of the Service".

Why Puja Khedkar has urged Delhi HC not to consider 7 of her 12 UPSC attempts

Khedkar, whose candidature was cancelled by the UPSC in July, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits.

Centre allows UPSC to use Aadhaar-based authentication of candidates

The UPSC can use Aadhaar during the registration process as well as the examination and recruitment processes

Top 6 UPSC Jobs: Unlock your path to prestigious and impactful careers

Unlock your potential with a prestigious UPSC career! Discover the top 6 UPSC jobs—IAS, IPS, IFS, IRTS, IRS (IT), and IA&AS—that offer unparalleled opportunities to shape India's future. From leading governance and ensuring national security to managing international diplomacy and financial integrity, these roles provide a chance to make a significant impact. Start your journey towards a distinguished career today with the UPSC exams.

Will the government U-turn on lateral entry ensure social justice?

Instead of reservation, the focus should be on empowering the backward sections of society

UPSC CSE Mains 2024 preparation: Here are few key tips for aspirants for the remaining month 

Candidates are suggested to resist the urge to dive into new topics or change their study materials at this stage.

Govt's lateral entry U-turn due to criticism by Leaders of Opposition in Parliament, says Congress

Earlier today, Union minister Jitendra Singh on wrote to the chairperson Union Public Service Commission (UPSCC) on cancelling the lateral entry advertisement as per directions of PM Modi.

Rollback in 72 hours! What led to Centre’s lateral entry U-turn

A combined Opposition onslaught and voices of concern from within the NDA over the decision being dubbed as 'anti-reservation' are believed to have forced the government to scrap the move

What is lateral entry and why has it become flashpoint between Congress, BJP

The first vacancies for lateral entrants were advertised in 2018, but only for Joint Secretary level positions. Posts of the rank of Director and Deputy Secretary were opened later.

CCPA imposes penalty on 'Sriram's IAS' coaching institute for misleading ad

Sriram’s IAS in its response submitted the details of only 171 successful candidates against its claim of 200 plus selections in UPSC CSE 2022

Lateral entry: UPSC invites applications for 45 vacancies in Joint Secretary, Director level posts

The officers who come through the lateral entry process become part and parcel of the government system

1983 batch IAS officer Preeti Sudan will be new UPSC Chairperson

Preeti Sudan was former Union Health Secretary

Delhi coaching centre incident: MHA forms panel to probe death of students

The committee will be chaired by an additional secretary of the ministry of housing and urban affairs and will inquire into the reasons, fix responsibility, suggest measures and recommend policy changes, a home ministry spokesperson said.

Delhi: Students Alarmed Over Single Access Points, Biometric system In Old Rajinder Nagar Buildings

In light of the tragic incident involving the deaths of three UPSC aspirants due to waterlogging at a coaching centre in Rajinder Nagar, students showed concern about the ongoing situation. The reason for their worry is that coaching centres, libraries, PG accommodations, and other buildings in Old Rajinder Nagar have only one entry and exit point and are controlled by a biometric system. Taking a major step after the harrowing incident, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed the basements of 13 Civil Services Institutes

Delhi coaching centre incident: Opposition leaders blame Delhi's LG, BJP for students' death

Several opposition leaders, from Congress' Manickam Tagore to Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sena UBT asked for accountability and action against the people responsible for the Old Rajinder Nagar incident.

Political Firestorm: BJP blames AAP for deaths of 3 UPSC aspirants in flooded coaching centre in Delhi

Three UPSC aspirants died in a flooded coaching centre, sparking protests and political blame between BJP and AAP over negligence and drainage issues.

From surveillance using AI to facial recognition: UPSC to revamp exam system after Puja Khedkar episode

The Commission conducts 14 examinations every year, including the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and a number of recruitment tests and interviews for induction to Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts of the Government of India.

UPSC chief Manoj Soni resigns five years before his term ends due to 'personal reasons': Report

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson Manoj Soni has resigned due to personal reasons,five years before his tenure which ends in 2029Soni was sworn in as the Chairperson on May 16, 2023.

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2024 for Civils released @ upsconline.nic.in, direct link here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the admit cards for the Civil Services Examination (Preliminary) 2024 today, June 7, 2024. Candidates registered for the UPSC CSE 2024 can download their admit cards from the official website upsconline.nic.in.

UPSC NDA Result 2024: List of shortlisted candidates released at upsc.gov.in, download result PDF here

The UPSC has announced the written results (with names) for the NDA & NA 1 2024 exam, with 7,028 candidates qualifying for the next stage, which is the interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Those who appeared for the exam can check their results on the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

IFS officer Ramesh Bishnoi shares tips for cracking UPSC prelims: ‘Just a month left’

UPSC Prelims tips: Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Ramesh Bishnoi has shared some tips with candidates who are appearing for the UPSC civil services preliminary examination (UPSC Prelims) next month.