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Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar appointed new chairman of UPSC

Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the UPSC, according to a Union Personnel Ministry order. The post of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairman fell vacant after the completion of Preeti Sudan's tenure on April 29. Kumar's appointment was cleared by President Droupadi Murmu, according to the order. A 1985-batch retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, Kumar worked as defence secretary from August 23, 2019, to October 31, 2022, according to his service records. The UPSC -- which conducts civil services examinations to select officers for the IAS, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS), among others -- is headed by a chairman and can have a maximum of 10 members. At present, there is a vacancy of two members in the commission. A UPSC chairman is appointed for a term of six years or until attaining 65 years of age.

'Stay ethical, avoid temptation': FM Sitharaman's advice to UPSC achievers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses 2024 UPSC batch in Chennai, urging officers to uphold integrity, avoid unethical gains and specialise early in their careers

UPSC NDA 1 result 2025 OUT, what happens after?

The UPSC will announce the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (I), 2025 results on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. This exam is being conducted for 406 NDA and NA seats

Pahalgam terror attack, UPSC results announced, Gold prices cross 1 lakh & more

The Home Ministry has directed Delhi Police to downgrade AAP leader Atishi’s security from 'Z' to 'Y' category. The directive came after Delhi police's security unit sought guidance from the ministry.

Shakti Dubey tops UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024; 1,132 posts to be filled

UPSC has declared the final results for the Civil Services Exam 2024, with Shakti Dubey securing the top rank and 1,132 vacancies to be filled across services

UPSC CSE Result 2024 OUT: Shakti Dubey is Rank 1

The UPSC is anticipated to declare the CSE result 2024 soon on its official website at upsc.gov.in. The Commission will also announce the Toppers 2024-25 scorecard and the stage-wise cutoff

SC orders ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before police on May 2

The Supreme Court on Monday directed former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating, and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination, to appear before Delhi Police on May 2. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma said no coercive steps will be taken against Khedkar till May 21, the next date of hearing. "It appears there has been no concrete investigation against the petitioner as such. In the circumstances, we direct the petitioner to appear before the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Central Range, Crime Branch, 2d Floor, Kamla Market Police Station, Delhi on May 2, 2025, at 10.30 am," the bench said. The order added, "It is needless to observe that the respondent/police authority is at liberty to interrogate the petitioner on May 2 and/or on any other date on which she may be summoned for the purpose of investigation." The bench ordered no coercive steps, such as arrest, against Khedkar till the

SC directs ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before Police on May 2

The Supreme Court on Monday directed former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination, to appear before Delhi Police on May 2. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma also said no coercive steps will be taken against Khedkar till May 21, the next date of hearing. The top court noted that no concrete investigation into the matter had taken place and directed Delhi Police to conclude the probe expeditiously. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for Delhi Police, submitted that Khedkar's custodial interrogation was required. The apex court, however, granted her interim protection. Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the 2022 UPSC civil services examination for availing reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her. While dismissing her anticipatory bail plea, the

Puja Khedkar case: SC extends protection from arrest to ex-IAS probationer

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till April 21 the protection from arrest granted to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma took note of the submissions of Khedkar's counsel that her rejoinder to the reply filed the Delhi government has been filed, but it has not come on record. The bench took note of the submissions and listed the matter for hearing on April 21 and asked the apex court registry to verify whether Khedkar's rejoinder is filed. The bench, meanwhile, allowed the plea of her counsel that the protection from arrest granted her on January 15 in the case be extended till the next date of hearing. On March 18, the top court orally told Khedkar that she cannot avail separate attempts to clear the test as an "able candidate" and a "disabled candidate". Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, ...

UPSC NDA Admit Card 2025 out today at upsc.gov.in, check steps to download

UPSC is expected to release the admit cards for the NDA and NA exam (1) 2025, which is scheduled to take place on April 13. Candidates can download their hall tickets through upsc.gov.in

Release CSE-Prelims answer key immediately after exam: Parl panel to UPSC

A Parliamentary Committee on Thursday suggested release of answer key by the UPSC immediately after the civil services preliminary examination to enhance credibility, fairness and candidate's confidence. The civil services examination is conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in three stages -- prelims, mains and interview -- to select officers of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) among others. The Commission informed the panel that it publishes the preliminary examination answer key only after completing the entire selection process. "This delays candidates' ability to challenge potential errors before advancing to the next stage, undermining transparency and fairness. Such a practice can demoralise candidates and raise concerns about the validity of the examination," said the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice in its 145th

Can't avail UPSC attempts as able, disabled candidate: SC to Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar -- who's accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination -- that she cannot avail separate attempts to clear the test as an "able candidate" and an "disabled candidate". A bench of justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma posted the plea of Khedkar for further hearing on April 15 after her counsel sought time to file response to an affidavit of Delhi government. The top court also extended the protection from arrest granted to Khedkar on January 15 till April 15. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S V Raju, appearing for the Delhi government, said they need custodial interrogation of Khedkar to ascertain the identity of the middlemen involved in the alleged scam of preparing fake disability certificates for UPSC aspirants. Advocate Bina Madhavan, appearing for Khedkar, said they have written to the probe agency about her willingness to cooperat

UPSC CAPF 2025: Notification declared on official website, details inside

The UPSC has announced the notification for 357 vacancies for Assistant Commandants in the CAPF on the commission's website, upsconline.nic.in. The application deadline is March 25 up till 6 pm

UPSC further extends last date to apply for CSE prelims till Feb 21

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date to apply for this year's civil services preliminary examination till February 21. This is the second extension in the deadline for applying to the examination, conducted annually by the UPSC in three stages -- preliminary, mains and interview -- to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. The last date for submission for Civil Services (Preliminary)-2025 and Indian Forest Service (Preliminary)-2025 "has been further extended till 21.02.2025 (6 pm)," said a notice put out by the Commission on its website. Further, a correction window will also be open for the applicants "from 22.02.2025 to 28.02.2025", read the notice, without mentioning any reasons behind the second extension. The Commission had recently also introduced certain changes in its online application system for the exam after aspirants complained of technical

UPSC cheating case: SC extends protection to Puja Khedkar till March 17

The Supreme Court on Friday extended till March 17 protection from arrest to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma directed Khedkar to cooperate in the investigation. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju sought rime to file reply in the matter. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Khedkar, submitted that police were not calling her for investigation and she was willing to come. The top court directed the ASG to file reply within three weeks. The apex court on January 15 had issued notice to the Delhi government and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Khedkar's plea seeking anticipatory bail. Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the UPSC civil services examination, 2022, for availing reservation benefits. She refuted all the allegations

UPSC's new registration module to streamline application process: Govt

A new module of registration and online application form replacing the Detailed Application Form (DAF)-I and DAF-II has been introduced by the UPSC in civil services examination-2025, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The primary objective for implementing this module is to enhance convenience for the candidates, streamline the application process and optimise the examination cycle, he said. The civil services examination (CSE) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually in accordance with the CSE rules notified by the Department of Personnel & Training, said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel. "A new module of registration and online application form replacing the Detailed Application Form (DAF)-I and DAF-II has been introduced by UPSC in CSE-2025," he said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. Singh cited sections of the notified rules that make it mandatory for the applicant to submit requisite information and supporting documents ...

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UPSC coaching deaths: Court reserves order on bail plea of CEO of RAU's IAS

Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna reserved the order after hearing submissions from the counsel for the accused, CBI and counsel for the complainant

UPSC extends last date to apply for civil services prelims till Feb 18

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date to apply for civil services preliminary examination 2025 till February 18. The civil services examination is conducted annually by the UPSC in three stages --? preliminary, mains and interview --? to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. The last date for registration for Civil Services (Preliminary)-2025 and Indian Forest Service (Preliminary)-2025 exams "has been extended till 18.02.2025 (6 pm)," said a note put out by the Commission on its website. A correction window will also be open for applicants "till expiry of seven days from the next day after the closure of application window i.e. from 19.02.2025 to 25.02.2025", it said. Earlier, the last date to apply for the exam online was February 11, 2025 till 6 pm. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website http://upsconline.gov.in. The UPSC note

RAU's IAS case: HC sets aside financial condition for interim bail of CEO

This case is linked to the death of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of RAU's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajender Nagar in July 2024