Information about Public Service Commission

The very first Public Service Commission was established in 1926, and even though its limited functions could not live up to people’s expectations and aspirations, the continuation of the same has helped the establishment of Federal Public Service Commission under the Government of India Act 1935. The Federal Public Service Commission was granted a constitutional status as an autonomous entity and further given the titles- Union Public Service Commission. The UPSC consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the president. It is one of the most reputed positions in India and every year hundreds and thousands of students, all over India sit for the nation-wide exam.

Duties and Functions

• Conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the union (including all India services, central services and public services of the union territories)
• Assists states in framing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for services for which candidates possessing special qualifications are required (if required by two or more states).
• It is consulted on matters of methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts.
• Consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the Government of India in a civil capacity, including memorials or petitions relating to such matters.
• Consulted on any claim of costs incurred by a civil servant in defending legal proceedings instituted against him in respect or acts done or purporting to be done in the execution of this official duty.
• Consulted on the principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services and posts and in making transfers and promotions from one service to another and on the sustainability of the candidates for such appointments, transfers, and promotions.

Coaching Centres

The UPSC exam is one of the toughest exams in India. Every year hundreds and thousands from all parts of the country apply for this exam, and only a handful of them secure a job position. This can make taking the exam stress. However, you should not worry about that because there are tons of public service commission coaching centres in Kolkata alone that can help you secure a high rank in the exam.

• GSCE

Here you can find effective exam-oriented classes. Each class is of one and a half hours long and there is a limited number of students in each class to provide better individual care. The faculties at GSCE help notify students of up-coming exam schedule, provide them with special classes before the exam, distribute study material and help them understand the exam pattern.

• RICE Education

With over 17 centres all across West Bengal, more than 1,00,000 students have found jobs in government institutions. The experts there are extremely focused on the students and take into account their weakness’ so that they perform better on the actual exam.

• IAS Vision

This is one of the top study centres for those aiming to clear the IAS exam. solely focusing on IAS exam only, the coaching duration is for two years, which includes test series classes and study materials. They prepare students not only with the relevant study topics but also with writing skills.

With top-class public service commission coaching centres available in the city, you need not worry too much about the exam is difficult or stressful. If you devote time and effort, you will be able to crack the exam with the help of these coaching centres. They help you prepare for the exam in an effective way. On top of that, you can always work together with your fellow mates from the coaching centre and exchange notes and answers.