The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious and competitive examinations in India. Conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), it serves as the gateway to various top-level government positions such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Central Services.The exam is conducted in three stages — Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview). The Preliminary exam acts as a screening test and consists of two objective papers: General Studies (Paper I) and CSAT (Paper II). Candidates who qualify prelims move on to the mains and then to the interview stage.The exam is conducted in three stages — Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview). The Preliminary exam acts as a screening test and consists of two objective papers: General Studies (Paper I) and CSAT (Paper II). Candidates who qualify prelims move on to the mains and then to the interview stage.