UPSC Full Form

What is the full form of UPSC? This post is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand UPSC in the Governmental field in general and in the Departments & Agencies terminology in particular.

Definition	:	Union Public Service Commission
Category	:	Governmental » Departments & Agencies
Country/Region	:	India

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What does UPSC mean?

Union Public Service commission (UPSC) is one of the leading nationwide competitive examination in India organised by the central agency for entry-level appointments to the various Civil Services of Government in India every year. There are various levels of Civil Service examinations such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS , IDAS, CMSE, IRTS and many more.

The functions of the Commission under Article 320 of the Constitution are:

1. Conduct examinations for appointment to the services of the Union.
2. Direct recruitment by selection through interviews.
3. Appointment of officers on promotion / deputation / absorption.
4. Framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government.
5. Disciplinary cases relating to different Civil Services.
6. Advising the Government on any matter referred to the Commission by the President of India.