{"id":2793,"date":"2025-05-03T17:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T11:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2793"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:47:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:17:19","slug":"how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Exams are Conducted by UPSC List 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/#UPSC_Exams_Overview\" >UPSC Exams Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/#List_of_UPSC_Exams_2025\" >List of UPSC Exams 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/#List_of_Exams_Conducted_by_UPSC_After_12th\" >List of Exams Conducted by UPSC After 12th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/#List_of_Exams_Conducted_by_UPSC_After_Graduation\" >List of Exams Conducted by UPSC After Graduation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-many-exams-are-conducted-by-upsc\/#List_of_Exams_Conducted_by_UPSC_FAQs\" >List of Exams Conducted by UPSC FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is India\u2019s highest constitutional authority and plays an important role in shaping the administrative framework of India by conducting various competitive examinations each year to recruit candidates for government services for various prestigious posts in the Central Government across civil, defense, engineering, medical, and economic services. If you are preparing for the exam and wondering <\/span><b>how many exams are conducted by UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each year or looking for a detailed <\/span><b>list of all exams conducted by UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this guide covers everything you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the prestigious and most popular <\/span><b>UPSC Civil Services Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to specialized fields like the <\/span><b>UPSC Engineering Services Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>UPSC Indian Forest Service Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>UPSC Indian Economic Service Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>UPSC Indian Statistical Service Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, UPSC offers a variety of career paths for aspiring candidates. Each UPSC exam is structured with its own eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and selection process, catering to diverse career aspirations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we have compiled a detailed <\/span><b>list of exams conducted by UPSC in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help candidates plan their future with clarity and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Exams_Overview\"><\/span><b>UPSC Exams Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the premier constitutional body responsible for hiring top notch officers into India&#8217;s prestigious civil and defense services. While it is associated with the <\/span><b>Civil Services Examination (CSE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, UPSC conducts several other competitive examinations to fill <\/span><b>Group A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Group B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> positions across various sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC organizes around <\/span><b>14 major exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each with different eligibility criteria, selection processes, and timelines. Some exams like <\/span><b>UPSC CSE 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Engineering Services (ESE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Indian Forest Service (IFoS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are conducted annually, whereas exams like <\/span><b>UPSC EPFO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Geoscientist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are scheduled less frequently. Candidates who successfully qualify the UPSC Exams 2025 join the ranks of the most respected officers in the Indian government system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Exam 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_UPSC_Exams_2025\"><\/span><b>List of UPSC Exams 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a complete look at the primary examinations administered by UPSC:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Civil Services Examination (CSE)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Civil Services Examination is one of the most competitive exams in India, conducted by the <\/span><b>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for recruitment to top civil services such as <\/span><b>Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and others. The USPC CSE Exam is held in <\/span><b>three stages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MCQs \u2013 General Studies Paper I and CSAT (General Studies Paper II \u2013 qualifying)),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Descriptive Written Examination \u2013 9 papers including Essay, General Studies (4 papers), Optional Subject (2 papers), and Language papers),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Personality Test).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Indian Forest Service (IFoS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IFoS exam is conducted by UPSC for recruiting officers dedicated to <\/span><b>forest and wildlife management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The IFoS exam has the <\/span><b>Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stage with CSE, followed by <\/span><b>IFoS-specific Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (science subjects) and an <\/span><b>Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Indian Economic Service (IES) \/ Indian Statistical Service (ISS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Indian Economic Service (IES) \/ Indian Statistical Service (ISS) exam recruits officers for <\/span><b>economic and statistical analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> roles in various government departments. The eligibility criteria for the exam is Postgraduate degree in Economics\/Statistics and exam stages include\u00a0 Written Examination + Interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Combined Geo-Scientist Examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is conducted for recruiting <\/span><b>Geologists, Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists, and Chemists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board. The stages of examination include Prelims (MCQs), Mains (Descriptive), and Interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I &amp; II)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I &amp; II) is held twice a year for recruiting officers into the <\/span><b>Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The eligibility criteria require Graduates (with specific qualifications for Navy\/Air Force). The stages of examination include Written Exam and SSB Interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination (I &amp; II)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination (I &amp; II) is conducted for admission to the <\/span><b>Army, Navy, and Air Force wings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of NDA and Indian Naval Academy. The eligibility criteria for this exam is 12th Pass students. The stages of examination include Written Exam and SSB Interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Naval Academy Examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A part of NDA &amp; NA Examination, this exam is specifically conducted for recruiting cadets into the <\/span><b>Indian Naval Academy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Ezhimala.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination is for recruiting <\/span><b>medical officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in various government organizations like Railways, Municipal Corporations, and Central Health Services. The eligibility criteria is for MBBS degree holders. The stages of examination include Computer-based test + Personality test.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Engineering Services Examination (ESE)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exam is conducted for recruitment into technical services like Indian Railways, CPWD, BRO, and others. The eligibility criteria for this exam is Engineering graduates. The stages of examination include Prelims (MCQ), Mains (Descriptive), and Interview.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination is to recruit <\/span><b>Assistant Commandants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in CAPFs like CRPF, BSF, ITBP, and CISF. The eligibility criteria for this exam is graduation. The stages of examination include Written Test, Physical Test, and Interview.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Examination is conducted to recruit <\/span><b>Enforcement Officers\/Accounts Officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the EPFO under the Ministry of Labour. The stages of examination include Written Test + Interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CISF AC (EXE) LDCE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for <\/span><b>Assistant Commandants (Executive)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in CISF. The eligibility criteria for serving CISF personnel. The stages of examination include Written Exam, Physical Standards\/Tests, and Interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>SO\/Steno (GD-B\/GD-I) LDCE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SO\/Steno (GD-B\/GD-I) LDCE is a departmental exam for selecting <\/span><b>Section Officers and Stenographers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Grade B\/GD-I roles. The eligibility criteria for the exam is Government employees in eligible positions. The stages of examination include Written Test + Skill Test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Geologists Examination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Geologists Examination is now merged into the <\/span><b>Combined Geo-Scientist Examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was earlier conducted to recruit <\/span><b>Geologists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into various scientific services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these UPSC exams 2025 opens the door to elite services under the Government of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CSAT Exam 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" 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Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have passed or be appearing in <\/span><b>10+2<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Army Wing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10+2 from any stream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Navy &amp; Air Force Wings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 16.5 to 19.5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Exam (Mathematics and General Ability Test)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSB Interview<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Examination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frequency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Conducted <\/span><b>twice a year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NDA I &amp; NDA II)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Direct entry into the <\/span><b>Indian Naval Academy (INA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 with Physics and Mathematics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appeared in <\/span><b>JEE (Main)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shortlisting based on JEE scores, followed by <\/span><b>SSB Interview<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This scheme is <\/span><b>not through a written UPSC exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but still comes under the broader purview of officer entry routes post-12th.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Exams_Conducted_by_UPSC_After_Graduation\"><\/span><b>List of Exams Conducted by UPSC After Graduation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Required Qualification<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Role\/Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Stages<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFoS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science\/Engineering graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Forest Service<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims (same as CSE) \u2192 IFoS Mains \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Army, Navy, Air Force officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Test \u2192 SSB Interview \u2192 Medical<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IES\/ISS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PG in Economics\/Statistics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic\/Statistical services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Exam \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government engineering services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geo-Scientist<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PG in science (Geology, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geological Survey roles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBBS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Officer in govt. services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-based Test \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAPF (AC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Commandant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Test \u2192 Physical Tests \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPFO (EO\/AO)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Graduate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officer in EPFO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Test \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CISF AC (LDCE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal CISF + graduation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commandant (CISF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Test \u2192 Physical Tests \u2192 Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SO\/Steno LDCE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Govt staff + graduation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SO\/Stenographer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written Test \u2192 Skill Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-marking-scheme-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Marking Scheme 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays an important role in recruiting candidates for India\u2019s civil, defense, engineering, medical, and economic services by conducting a wide range of examinations. Whether you&#8217;re a student just passed the 12th or a graduate aiming for a prestigious government role, UPSC offers numerous opportunities according to different academic backgrounds and career aspirations. By understanding the list of exams conducted by UPSC, their eligibility criteria, and selection processes, candidates can plan their preparation strategically. Stay updated with the <\/span><b>UPSC exam calendar 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and begin preparation journey towards a fulfilling career in public service with clarity and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Exams_Conducted_by_UPSC_FAQs\"><\/span><b>List of Exams Conducted by UPSC FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2794 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2794{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2794 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2794{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2794.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2794.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2794.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2794.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2794.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 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src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27940\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27940\" aria-controls=\"collapse27940\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many exams are conducted by UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse27940\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2794\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27940\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0UPSC conducts approximately 14 major exams annually with various departmental recruitments.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27941\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27941\" aria-controls=\"collapse27941\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the stages of UPSC CSE 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse27941\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2794\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27941\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC CSE 2025 includes Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test (Interview).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27942\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27942\" aria-controls=\"collapse27942\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many optional subjects are there in UPSC CSE?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse27942\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2794\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27942\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are 48 optional subjects (25 general + 23 literature subjects).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27943\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27943\" aria-controls=\"collapse27943\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which UPSC exam is most popular?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse27943\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2794\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27943\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 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