CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (CSE)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers
i. The FAQs are designed to provide a better understanding of common issues,
and sometimes of fairly complex issues/topics and will often link to more
detailed information.
ii. This FAQ is for information purpose only and is not a substitute for Rules.
The information provided here would not create any right on part of the
individual candidate. In case, there is lack of clarity on any issue, the
position indicated in the CSE Rules for the prevailing year governing the CSE
would prevail.
iii. The candidates are advised to visit DoPT’s website www.persmin.nic.in for
information details about CSE, Service Allocation/Cadre Allocation, and Service
Profile etc.
FAQ Categories
1. General Instructions on CSE
2. Eligibility condition of candidates for appearing in CSE
3. Reservation Issues
4. Medical Examination of candidates
5. Issues relating to candidates belonging to PH category
6. Service Allocation
General Instructions
Under which rules Civil Service Examination (CSE) is conducted?
Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted as per provisions contained in the Civil Service Examination Rules notified every year by the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India and published on the web-site of the Union Public Service Comission (UPSC).
Which agency is responsible for conducting the Civil Service Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission
What will be the number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of result of a particular Civil Services Examination?
The number of vacancies is specified in the notice issued by the Union Public Service Commission, after getting the details from various cadre controlling authorities (CCAs) for the services to which recruitment is made by the Central Government on the basis of Civil Services Examination (CSE).