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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body tasked with recruiting officers for All India Services and the Central Civil Services through various standardized examinations. In 2023, 1.3 million applicants competed for just 1,255 positions.
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EWS quota bloc trails OBCs in UPSC mains, but turns tables in interviewsIn recent Civil Services exams, a complex dynamic exists between EWS and OBC candidates. While OBC candidates initially scored higher in the Mains exams for CS-2023 and CS-2024, EWS candidates..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 to be declared soon at upsc.gov.in, Know when, where to download scorecards onlineUPSC prelims exam was held on May 25, 2025. Those who appeared for the exam are now awaiting for the result.DNA - Published | |
UPSC topper Shubham Kumar ties the knot in Patna, know who his wife is, wedding video goes viralIAS Shubham Kumar hails from Katihar district in Bihar. He achieved national recognition by securing the All India Rank 1 in the UPSC 2020 examination.DNA - Published | |
IPS Rachita Juyal finally breaks silence on her resignation: 'Not influenced by...'A 2015 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre, Rachita cracked UPSC in the first attempt at the age of 29 in July 2015.DNA - Published | |
Who is IPS Rachita Juyal, 2015 batch officer, who has resigned after just 10 years of service due to...IPS Rachita Juyal cracked the UPSC exam in 2015 in her first attempt. Her father has also been a police inspector.DNA - Published | |
BIG relief for ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar in UPSC fraud case, SC grants anticipatory bailPuja Khedkar is accused of forging her documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 UPSC exam.DNA - Published | |
'Has she committed murder?' Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in IAS fraud caseThe Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating in the civil services exam by falsely claiming OBC and disability reservation benefits. The Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ajay Kumar, former defence secretary, appointed UPSC chairmanDNA - Published | |
Meet IAS officer Sujata Chaturvedi, who is set to assume THIS big role in UPSC after her retirementSujata Chaturvedi, a 1989 batch officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has been given a new role by the central government ahead of her retirement, which is due in less than two months, in..DNA - Published | |
Lot to do in field of health, education, public safety, women empowerment: Kashish Kalra, who secured 111th UPSC rankKashish Kalra, daughter of Gulshan Kalra, achieved 111th rank in the UPSC exam. She received a warm welcome in Yamunanagar. Kashish credited her success to hard work and family support. She emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Six hurt as drunk driver hits pedestrians in Delhi's Old Rajinder NagarIn Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, a drunk driver, Prem Kumar, struck and injured six pedestrians, including five UPSC aspirants, on Tuesday evening. Kumar, employed as a driver, was apprehended at the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meet man, IIT Roorkee alumnus, who cracked UPSC exam to become IAS, served as DM Lucknow, now suspended due to...Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken strict action against corruption. He has made it clear that corruption will not be tolerated in Uttar Pradesh, and any official found involved in..DNA - Published | |
Visually impaired man battles system for 15 years to get UPSC posting, triumphedShiwam Kumar Srivastava, visually impaired, fought a 15-year legal battle after being unfairly rejected despite clearing UPSC exams. The Supreme Court finally ordered his appointment, highlighting..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP leader, UPSC mentor Awadh Ojha's car wheels stolen, know what he has to sayAAP leader Awadh Ojha's car wheels were stolen in Delhi's Patparganj in broad daylight; he shared a viral video questioning law and order.DNA - Published |
No rules for EWS age relaxation, UPSC tells HCThe Madhya Pradesh high court has ordered the UPSC to provide EWS candidates with a five-year age relaxation and nine attempts for the Civil Services Exam, similar to other reserved categories. This..IndiaTimes - Published | UPSC aspirants' drowning: Delhi court grants bail to coaching centre CEO, coordinatorA Delhi court granted bail to RAU's IAS Study Circle's former CEO Abhishek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh in a case related to the drowning of three aspirants at the coaching center’s basement..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet woman who left lucrative job to fulfill her uncle's dream, cracked UPSC exam and became IPS Officer with AIR...She hails from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Her success story is quite inspiring. Ariba cracked the UPSC exam on her fourth attempt.DNA - Published | SC shields ex-IAS trainee Khedkar from arrest till Feb 14The Supreme Court has protected former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar from arrest until February 14, 2025. Khedkar is accused of cheating and misusing the OBC and disability quota in civil services..IndiaTimes - Published |
UPSC cheating case: No coercive action against trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar till February 14, says Supreme CourtIndiaTimes - Published | Meet IAS officer who cracked UPSC exam at 23, now appointed as Revenue Secretary, he is from...DNA - Published |
Rs 1500000 fine imposed on 3 UPSC coaching centres for deceptive claims, not Vikas Divyakirti's Drishti IAS, TathastuRecently, CCPA fined Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study Institute of Rs 2 lakh on misleading claims.DNA - Published | Rs 2 lakh penalty imposed on Shubhra Ranjan IAS study for misleading advertisementsShubhra Ranjan IAS Study was fined Rs 2 lakh by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for misleading advertisements. The institute falsely claimed impressive UPSC success rates without..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nine Jharkhand officers to become IAS without appearing for UPSC exam; here's howThe Jharkhand government had prepared a panel of eligible senior JAS officers from various departments.DNA - Published | This IAS officer, BTech, PG in Financial Management, who secured AIR 90 in UPSC exam, was suspended due to...IAS K. Gopalakrishnan has a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Financial Management.DNA - Published |
UPSC coach claims IPS trainee broke glass on his head at Delhi wedding, FIR lodgedDhayal shared a video on X, purportedly showing the assault, including images of his blood-smeared face and clothes.DNA - Published | Meet IAS officer, DU grad who bagged AIR 444 in UPSC exam, know how she aced interview with this questionShrestha began her educational journey at DAV School, where her interest in political science was ignited. She later pursued a BA in Political Science and International Relations at Miranda House,..DNA - Published |
Who is Avadh Ojha? Popular UPSC teacher joins AAP ahead of Delhi Polls 2025Ojha said he is aligned with the party's ideology focused on the future of children and termed the development of education his biggest ambition.DNA - Published | Panel to discuss again whether to factor in 'salary' to determine 'creamy layer'A parliamentary committee, revisiting a long-standing debate, is set to discuss the inclusion of "salary" in determining the "creamy layer" for OBC reservation in UPSC exams. MPs argue that including..IndiaTimes - Published |
UPSC fake certificate row: Delhi HC now asks ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar to...The court listed the matter for further hearing on November 26.DNA - Published | 'No power to...': Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, ex-trainee IAS officer now...Ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has argued that once selected and appointed as a probationer, UPSC ceases power to disqualify her candidature.DNA - Published |
Big trouble for ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar as UPSC says she committed...The UPSC and Delhi police have opposed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail, granted by the High Court last week.DNA - Published | 'Will foil conspiracies...': Rahul Gandhi after centre cancels UPSC's lateral entry advertisementsAfter Union Government decided to cancel the advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) that had called for lateral entry jobs in mid-level posts in the Central Government, the..DNA - Published |
Union Minister Jitendra Singh asks UPSC chairman to cancel advertisement related to lateral entry on directions of...In a letter, the minister said the decision comes as part of a broader reassessment of the lateral entry process within the government.DNA - Published | CCPA imposes Rs 300000 penalty on this UPSC coaching in Delhi for...The CCPA said that the majority of candidates had already cleared prelims and mains examination by themselves, with no contribution of the coaching.DNA - Published |
'Immediate custody...': Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, Delhi HC passes important orderThe Delhi High Court on Monday provided former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar with protection from arrest until August 21 saying, "Immediate custody not needed'. The court instructed the Delhi Police..DNA - Published | Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, ex-trainee IAS officer writes letter to government, makes big claimPuja Khedkar had written a letter to the Additional Chief Secretary, Maharashtra in the thick of the controversy last month and had tried to clarify her position.DNA - Published |
Days after UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, fresh trouble for ex-IAS trainee officer as FIR filed against her...Dilip Khedkar, father of former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, faces an FIR for allegedly threatening Pune officials.DNA - Published | Ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar again moves Delhi HC, now seeking...UPSC cancelled Puja Khedkar's candidature and debarred her from future exams.DNA - Published |
Vikas Divyakirti, Avadh Ojha to Khan Sir: Meet Online 'gurus' to UPSC aspirants, check their educational detailsWith millions of students preparing for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) with the aim to assume the reins of the administration, the role of a good educator and guide becomes extremely crucial.DNA - Published | 'Death chambers, playing with lives...': SC slams coaching centres over UPSC aspirants' deathsA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said the recent incident in the national capital was an eye-opener for all.DNA - Published |
As UPSC, police turn up the heat on IAS officer Puja Khedkar, she flees to...., claims reportControversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar reportedly fled to Dubai to avoid arrest after being denied anticipatory bail by Delhi's Patiala House Court.DNA - Published | After Drishti IAS' Vikas Divyakirti, Super 30 founder Anand Kumar breaks his silence on UPSC aspirants death, says...The incident occurred in a flooded basement at Rau's coaching centre in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar after heavy rainfall on July 27DNA - Published |
After Rau's IAS centre, Drishti IAS owner Vikas Divyakirti takes big step, announces to...The incident led to the death of three UPSC aspirants. The flood resulted from a nearby drain burst, which led to sudden waterlogging in the basementDNA - Published | Court grants bail to SUV driver Manuj Kathuria in Delhi UPSC aspirants' deaths casePolice claimed that Kathuria had driven his Force Gurkha through the flooded street, allowing the water to rise to the point where it broke through the gates of the three-story building and flooded the..DNA - Published |
Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Delhi courtUPSC has registered a police case against Khedkar for allegedly fraudulently availing attempts in the civil services examination.DNA - Published | Delhi IAS aspirants' death: UPSC students continue protest amid heavy rainfall, write to President seeking...In their letter, the students listed seven demands, including an independent investigation and support for the families affected.DNA - Published |
UPSC cancels trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, debars her from all future examUPSC cancels trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, debars her from all future exam.DNA - Published | Delhi Rau's IAS deaths: MCD seals 29 coaching centre basements after deaths of 3 UPSC aspirantsAccording to an official statement, the coaching centres that faced action in Rajinder Nagar on Tuesday include the IAS Gurukul Tathastu, Officers IAS Academy, Forum IAS, Psyche World IAS, Sanchetna..DNA - Published |
'Everyone wants a scapegoat': Drishti IAS' Vikas Divyakirti on crackdown on coaching centres' after death UPSC aspirantsHe acknowledged the emotional turmoil experienced by students, noting, "The students are going through emotional turmoil; the reason for their anger is why I did not stand with them."DNA - Published | Meet IAS officer, who cracked UPSC exam after rigorous hard work of three years, secured AIR 62, she is...Her fourth attempt, when she achieved a respectable All India Rank of 68, marked a turning point.Abhilasha attributes her success to her proactive self-improvement and the invaluable lessons she gained..DNA - Published |
