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The Union Public Service Commission 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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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 |
'Losing a...': Tanu Jain, Tathastu IAS coaching founder, breaks silence on 3 UPSC aspirants' deathsThe founder of Tathasthu ICS, Tanu Jain is an ex-civil servant of the 2015 batch.DNA - Published | Vikas Divyakirti, owner of Drishti IAS, finally breaks silence on 3 UPSC aspirants' deaths, says, 'We did not want...'The anger seen among the students regarding this accident is completely justified, he said in a statement.DNA - Published |
Where are Vikas Divyakirti, Avadh Ojha amid Rau IAS tragedy? UPSC aspirants question star gurus' silenceIn this era of social media, star gurus consider themselves no less than celebrities. The deaths of the three UPSC aspirants have sparked disappointment among students, who are upset by the resounding..DNA - Published | Meet woman, whose husband cracked UPSC to become IAS officer, left after few years, his coaching centre is now sealed...Dr. Vikas Divyakirti married Taruna Verma, who holds a PhD and serves as the Director at Drishti IAS. She has 65.5K followers? on Instagram.DNA - Published |
Who is Vikas Divyakirti, whose Drishti IAS center has been sealed days after 3 UPSC students' deaths?Five rooms in the basement at Drishti IAS centre in Mukherjee Nagar were sealed off.DNA - Published | Who is Abhishek Gupta, owner and CEO of Rau's IAS coaching centre, where 3 UPSC aspirants died?Abhishek Gupta has been sent to 14 days' judicial custody.DNA - Published |
Delhi tragedy: Who were 3 UPSC students killed in flooding at IAS coaching centre in Rajender Nagar?The incident occurred around 7 pm when the Delhi fire department received a distress call about waterlogging at the Rao IAS Study Centre and nearby Karol Bagh areaDNA - Published | How did 3 UPSC aspirants drown in basement of Delhi IAS coaching centre? Police, eyewitnesses reveal shocking detailsAccording to the Delhi Fire Department (DFS), a call about waterlogging was received from Rau's IAS Study Circle at around 7 pm on Saturday about the basement of the coaching institute being flooded.DNA - Published |
Meet woman, a doctor who cleared UPSC exam to become IAS officer, resigned after 7 years due to...Following her success, Dr. Tanu Jain committed herself to various social initiatives, motivational speaking, and writing.DNA - Published | From facial recognition to QR code: UPSC to revamp exam system to curb cheating, fraudThe commission intends to include cutting-edge Aadhaar-based fingerprint verification and face recognition for applicants.DNA - Published |
Hospital gives big update on disability certificate to Trainee IAS Puja KhedkarMs Khedkar faces an allegation of using fraudulent means, including allegedly manipulating the physical disability and Other Backward Classes (OBC) quotas to clear the Union Public Service Commission..DNA - Published | 'Hire a pilot with disability...' IAS Smita Sabharwal speaks on PwD quota amid Pooja Khedkar controversyDuring the UPSC controversy in 2000, Smita Sabharwal, an IAS officer from Telangana cadre, shared her opinions on the quota for disabled in IAS on her social media accountDNA - Published |
Pooja Khedkar and the banality of a gamed systemSeveral news anchors are frothing at the mouth on the alleged incompetence of the UPSC in allowing her to commit the said fraud, so much so that the resignation submitted by the Chairman of the UPSC..DNA - Published | UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns five years before end of his tenure due to...Soni, who began working with the UPSC as a member in 2017, took over as Chairperson on May 16, 2023.DNA - Published |
Meet IAS officer, who belongs to tribal family, cracked UPSC exam in fourth attempt, secured AIR...Her story is a perfect example of determination and hardwork, showing that with commitment and self-belief, success is possible, no matter the obstaclesDNA - Published | Meet man, who once worked as mechanic, later cracked UPSC exam to become IAS officer, secured AIR...Varun's determination to provide for his family made him consider dropping out of school to take over his father's business, but luck had other ideas when he did well in his Class X exams and his..DNA - Published |
Meet IPS officer who studied in govt college, secured AIR 115 in UPSC exam, got suspended due to...Quaiser Khalid, a 1997 batch IPS officer was suspended by the state home department in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.DNA - Published | Paper leak row: Prosecution of accused in NEET, NET cases to be under stringent new lawThe government has chosen to prosecute individuals implicated in tampering with this year's NEET-UG and UGC's National Eligibility Test for teaching roles under the newly enacted Public Examinations..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Election 2024: What is Form 17C? Chief Election Commissioner says UPSC aspirants must prep to answerDuring his presser, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar light-heartedly said that Form 17C was the country's most popular form and everyone preparing for the UPSC or the civil services ought to..IndiaTimes - Published | Abandoned 25 years ago, visually challenged girl grows up at rehab, cracks Maha job testMala Papalkar, abandoned as a baby and raised in a rehab home by Shankarbaba Papalkar, cracked the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam. She is preparing to work at Mantralaya in Mumbai,..IndiaTimes - Published |
UPSC selectees for DGCA airworthiness officers accused of submitting fake degreesIndiaTimes - Published | Beedi worker's son ranks 27th in civils examNandala Saikiran, ranked 27th in UPSC, overcame hardships with strategic preparation, online resources, and efficient time management while balancing work. His background as a weaver's child and..IndiaTimes - Published |
