The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a Constitutional Body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. Historial perspective The Union Public Service Commission as a Public Service Commission was set up in India for the first time on October 1, 1926. Later, in terms of the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935 and with its coming into effect on 1st April, 1937, the Public Service Commission became the Federal Public Service Commission.With the inauguration of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950, the Federal Public Service Commission came to be known as the Union Public Service Commission. The functions of the UPSC, scope, jurisdiction, term of office of Chairman and Members, their rights and privileges, and other related matters are governed by Articles 315-323 of the Constitution of India. Constiution of UPSC The Commission comprises a Chairman and 10 Members appointed by the President of India for a term of 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.The Chairman and the Members are eminent scholars in their fields or senior civil servants with outstanding service record. Besides an appropriately manned Secretariat headed by a Secretary-level officer, the Commission also seeks services of various subject experts of repute. Functions of UPSC The Union Public Service Commission, has played a pivotal role in the recruitment and selection of the nation's civil services, ensuring a meritocratic and transparent process that upholds the highest standards of governance. Conduct examinations for appointment to the services of the Union. Direct recruitment by selection through interviews. Appointment of officers on promotion / deputation / absorption. Framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government. Disciplinary cases relating to different Civil Services. Advising the Government on any matter referred to the Commission by the President of India. Examinations conducted by UPSC The Commission conducts following Structured Examinations on a regular basis at various Centres located throughout the country for appointment to various Civil/Defence services/posts. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination Engineering Services (Main) Examination Combined Medical Services Examination Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination through CS (P) Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) ExaminationIndian Economic Service/ Indian Statistical Service Examination Combined Defence Services Examination [Held twice a year] National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination [Held twice a year] Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination Section Officers/Stenographers (Grade-B/Grade- I) Ltd. Departmental Competitive Examination Central Industrial Security Force, Assistant Commandant (Exe) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination For more details, visit https://upsc.gov.in/