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UPSC marks disclosure row reaches CIC, applicants flag misuse by coaching centres
May 21, 2026 9:36 am
The appellant argued that till CSE-2017, UPSC publicly disclosed paper-wise marks of recommended candidates, but from 2018 onwards only aggregate marks were published, which "substantially reduced transparency".
Chess, Cigarette butts, Turmeric: Top tricky and amusing UPSC 2025 Prelims questions you can't stop talking about
December 19, 2025 11:26 am
UPSC Yearender 2025: Discover the top 6 most intriguing questions from UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 that tested knowledge, logic, and common sense — going beyond traditional books. Can you answer them?
Expert Talk | 'With just 1 in 1000 cracking UPSC, a solid Plan B is essential,' says former DGP of Uttarakhand
September 07, 2025 12:28 pm
"While I trust the integrity of the UPSC exam process, the misuse of documents in categories like EWS and PwD warrants urgent attention,"says former Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar. In Part 2 of our interview, he opens up about the real weight of the uniform, tackling corruption, modern-day governance challenges, cinema’s take on civil servants, the importance of Plan B for aspirants, and the growing social media obsession among young officers.
UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025 Updates: Hall tickets out; check UPSC's important instructions for candidates
August 15, 2025 12:19 pm
UPSC CSE Mains 2025 Admit Card at upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in Updates: To download the admit cards candidates will need to visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in, upsconline.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
A year on, how library flooding reshaped UPSC coaching landscape in Old Rajinder Nagar
July 27, 2025 8:40 am
A year after a tragic flood claimed the lives of three civil services aspirants in a basement library run by Rau’s IAS Study Circle, Old Rajinder Nagar — Delhi’s UPSC hub — finds itself at a crossroads.
UPSC Mains Exam 2025: How to choose a right Optional Subject — 5 key factors to consider
June 16, 2025 5:45 pm
Optional subject can make or break your UPSC dream. While many State PSCs have removed it from their exams, it remains a key part of the UPSC cycle. Aspirants must choose wisely, keeping a few crucial factors in mind.
Daughter of anganwadi worker, children of teachers among 15 UPSC toppers from Haryana
April 23, 2025 11:21 am
CM Nayab Singh Saini congratulated all the candidates from Haryana who successfully made it to the USPC.
Top 6 controversies from the UPSC universe of 2024 | From Delhi UPSC coaching centre deaths and Puja Khedkar case to Sanjeev Sanyal’s ‘absurd’ comment and more
December 28, 2024 11:23 am
What kept UPSC the talk of the town throughout the year? As the year comes to a close, we pick top controversies and debates that created a huge buzz.
UPSC aspirants don’t need coaching classes to succeed. Here’s my story
August 13, 2024 5:52 pm
Aspirants would do better to directly engage with the civil services examination by placing complete trust in the UPSC guidelines, syllabus, and previous yearsʼ question papers
TGBC to provide civil services coaching; apply from June 19
June 19, 2024 9:22 am
The last date to submit the application is July 3, and the onling screening exam to short list 100 aspirants will be conducted on July 7.
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