The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in accordance with the Civil Service Examination (CSE) Rules notified by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The CSE Rules are finalised by this Department in consultation with various stakeholders including the UPSC, Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) of participating Services and other Ministries/ Departments. The reform in CSE is a continuous and evolving process. Government undertakes such exercise from time to time to enhance the efficacy of examination process, to meet the requirements of Governance and to address the social dynamics so as to make it more inclusive.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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(Release ID: 2150971)