Union Public Service Commission: News

09 Dec 2024

Delhi

UPSC coach alleges assault by trainee IPS officer at wedding

A Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) coach has accused a trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of assaulting him at a wedding in southwest Delhi's Kapashera.

07 Sep 2024

Central Government

Centre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect 

The central government has discharged former trainee officer Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect.

04 Sep 2024

Delhi Police

Puja Khedkar case: Disability certificate likely forged, says Delhi Police

The Delhi Police has submitted a status report to the Delhi High Court stating that former Maharashtra Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar may have submitted two separate disability certificates for her Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.

30 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

'Don't consider 7 of 12 UPSC attempts...': Khedkar to HC

Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar has requested the Delhi High Court to disregard seven of her 12 acknowledged attempts for UPSC Civil Services entrance examination.

29 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC extends pre-arrest bail for ex-IAS Puja Khedkar

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended interim protection from arrest for former probationary Indian Administrative Services officer Puja Khedkar until September 5.

28 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

UPSC can't disqualify me: Khedkar refutes fraud charges

Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee officer, has challenged her disqualification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

21 Aug 2024

Janata Dal (United)

Modi government's 6 U-turns before retracting lateral entry hiring order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday instructed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to retract a job advertisement issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

20 Aug 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Centre withdraws lateral entry advertisements on PM Modi's directions

The Centre on Tuesday directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its recent advertisements for lateral entry positions.

19 Aug 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

What is the row over lateral entry in government jobs 

A row has erupted between the opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday announced recruitment to 45 posts through lateral entry.

Sriram's IAS fined for advertisement saying 'We're India's No. 1' 

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on Sriram's IAS, a prominent coaching institute.

12 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC grants protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee Khedkar 

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, who is accused of exam fraud.

08 Aug 2024

Delhi

UPSC aspirant diagnosed with painful WWII-era condition from prolonged sitting 

A 21-year-old civil service aspirant has been diagnosed with a rare condition known as pilonidal sinus, or "Jeepers Bottom," at a private hospital in Delhi.

07 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

Khedkar moves Delhi HC against cancellation of her UPSC candidature

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Delhi High Court of its intention to deliver a candidature cancellation order to former trainee IAS officer, Puja Khedkar, within two days.

02 Aug 2024

Delhi High Court

IAS coaching deaths: HC slams police, transfers probe to CBI

The Delhi High Court has publicly criticized the police for the probe into the death of three UPSC aspirants at Rau's IAS Study Circle.

IAS coaching deaths: What was culpable homicide charge against Kathuria 

After three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants died at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi on July 27, seven people—including 50-year-old businessman Manoj Kathuria—were arrested.

02 Aug 2024

Delhi

After IAS center deaths, Super 30's Anand jabs 'famous teachers' 

Following the deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants at Rau's coaching center in Delhi, Anand Kumar, founder of Super 30, has urged students to focus more on self-study and not rush with the crowd.

01 Aug 2024

Delhi Police

Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar   

A Delhi court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, who is accused of fraudulently passing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination.

'Nonsensical': Pune collector on 'harassment' charge by trainee IAS Khedkar 

Pune collector Suhas Diwase has denied harassment allegations made by trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar.

31 Jul 2024

Delhi Police

UPSC cancels Khedkar's IAS selection, bars her from taking exams

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has annulled the provisional candidature of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, and barred her from participating in any future examinations conducted by the commission.

31 Jul 2024

Atishi

30 Delhi basements sealed, 200 coaching centers served notices: Atishi 

In a swift response to the tragic deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants at Rau's IAS coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar, the Delhi government has sealed 30 coaching centers' basements.

31 Jul 2024

Andhra Pradesh

1983 batch IAS officer Preeti Sudan appointed as UPSC chairperson 

Preeti Sudan, the former Union Health Secretary, has been appointed as the new director of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

31 Jul 2024

Atishi

Delhi government to introduce new law to regulate coaching centers

In response to the deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants due to flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has announced plans for a new law.

30 Jul 2024

Delhi

10x10 room: Cop shows plight of UPSC aspirants in Delhi 

Every year, between 50,000 to 100,000 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants relocate to Delhi from various parts of India to prepare for their exams.

29 Jul 2024

Delhi

How Delhi coaching tragedy could have been averted

The death of three UPSC aspirants due to flooding in the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar has sparked safety concerns at coaching centers.

28 Jul 2024

India

UPSC coach issues apology after Lord Ram-Akbar comparison draws ire

Civil services exam tutor Shubhra Ranjan has issued a clarification after videos of her comparing Lord Ram with Mughal ruler Akbar while teaching students sparked controversy.

28 Jul 2024

Atishi

Owner of Delhi coaching center where 3 students died arrested

The Delhi Police has arrested the owner and coordinator of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi after flooding in its basement killed three students. 

Biometric authentication, AI-based surveillance: UPSC to upgrade examination system

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to upgrade its exam system by integrating advanced digital technologies, reports said on Thursday.

24 Jul 2024

Delhi Police

Deadline over, Khedkar fails to report at IAS training academy 

Controversial probationary Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, accused of using fake disability and caste certificates for her selection, missed her reporting deadline at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie on Tuesday, reports said.

20 Jul 2024

Gujarat

UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns 

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson Manoj Soni has stepped down from his role, nearly five years ahead of his term's scheduled end in 2029.

'Faked her identity...': UPSC files FIR against Puja Khedkar

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationer Puja Khedkar and issued a show cause notice for the cancellation of her candidature.

19 Jul 2024

Pune

Why attempt to murder charge was added against Khedkar's mother

Justifying the inclusion of Indian Penal Code Section 307 (attempt to murder) in the FIR against Manorama Khedkar, mother of Indian Administrative Services probationer Puja Khedkar, the Pune Police informed a Maharashtra court on Thursday that the accused had placed a gun to the complainant's head.

IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's mother sent to police custody 

Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, has been remanded in police custody until July 20.

Trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar's gun-toting mother detained

Manorama Khedkar, the absconding mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, was detained by Pune Police on charges of illegal firearm possession.

13 Jul 2024

Civil Services

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee booked over content on parody account 

Maharashtra's nodal cyber police have filed a case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over content posted by a parody account.

FIR against IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's parents for threatening farmer 

The Pune Rural Police has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against the parents of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, along with five others.

11 Jul 2024

Maharashtra

'So sorry..': IAS probationer Khedkar in first chat with media

Probationary Indian Administrative Service Officer Pooja Khedkar, who was recently transferred from Pune to Washim over alleged misuse of power, came face-to-face with the media for the first time on Thursday.

IAS probationer Khedkar owns immovable assets worth crores: Reports

Scandal-ridden Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on-probation officer Pooja Khedkar allegedly owns undeclared assets worth ₹17 crore, reports claimed.

Trainee IAS officer Khedkar wanted house, car before joining: Report

Trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, who has been transferred over misuse of power, reportedly demanded a separate house and car even before assuming her role as assistant collector in Pune.

What is new 'anti-paper leak' law, its penalties 

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, has come to the limelight amid allegations of irregularities in examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

16 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi's message to civil services aspirants after UPSC results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the shortlisted candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2023.

16 Apr 2024

Civil Services

UPSC exam 2023 results out: Aditya Srivastava secures rank 1

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the 2023 Civil Services mains examination.

UPSC CSE Mains 2023 results out: Check toppers, merit list

The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the 2023 Civil Services Examination (CSE) Main.

12 Jun 2023

Career

UPSC Civil Services Prelims Result 2023 announced

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the results of CSE Prelims 2023 on Monday. Aspirants can visit the official upsc.gov.in website to check their results.

23 May 2023

Exams

UPSC CSE Final-2022 results announced, girls secure top 4 ranks

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced the results of the 2022 Civil Services Examination (CSE) Final exam, which saw girls secure six out of the top 10 ranks.

30 Sep 2022

Android

UPSC releases mobile app for aspirants: Here's how to download

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched its official app for aspirants.

Meet Ayushi Singhal, jailed IAS officer's daughter who scored 98%

Ayushi Singhal, the daughter of suspended and imprisoned 2000 batch IAS officer Puja Singhal of the Jharkhand cadre, has secured an astounding 98% in the 2022 CBSE Class 12 board exams.

Meet Varun Baranwal, cycle mechanic who became IAS officer

The stories of successful UPSC Civil Services Examination candidates have always inspired aspirants across India, and one such tale is of IAS officer Varun Baranwal, who beat the odds to achieve his goal.

13 Jun 2022

Gujarat

Meet IAS officer Tushar Sumera who barely cleared Class 10

Several educational boards declared their Class 10 results recently and if you're someone who scored the bare minimum, there's no need to be disheartened.

10 Jun 2022

UPSC CSE

ISRO's physically challenged scientist Kartik Kansal cracks UPSC CSE 2021

Many people's lives have changed since the 2021 UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) results were announced.

04 Jun 2022

Jharkhand

Jharkhand: 'Error' leads woman to believe she passed CCE

The family of a Jharkhand woman apologized on Friday after it was revealed that her claim of passing the civil services examination was an "inadvertent error."

01 June 2022

Civil Services

A domestic violence victim mother secures AIR 177 in UPSC

Shivangi Goyal, a native of Hapur, has brought laurels to her family by scoring 177th rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam.

Shruti Sharma tops UPSC CSE 2021, top four candidates women

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday announced the results of the 2021 Civil Services Examination (CSE).

Shubham Kumar, civil services topper, scores 52.04% in UPSC exam

Shubham Kumar topped the civil services examination 2020 with 52.04% marks, and second rank holder Jagrati Awasthi scored 51.95% in the prestigious test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to select the country's civil servants.

27 Sep 2021

Vizag

Took inspiration from RINL plant to crack UPSC: Lakshmi Soujanya

Many of us know RINL as steel producing company, but M Lakshmi Soujanya—who has made it to the 2020 Civil Service Examination qualifiers' list— says the PSU's township has been a "pillar of support" for her and she took inspiration from its 24X7 running plant.

UPSC 2020 results out; here's how you can check yours

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the results for the 2020 civil services examination.

Online NDA application for women opens; admissions to be 'provisional'

The Union Public Service Commission on Friday said it opened the online application for women candidates to apply for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, 2021.

Supreme Court refuses to defer UPSC prelims exams

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to postpone the UPSC Prelims Examinations 2020, scheduled for October 4, amid the raging coronavirus pandemic, adding that aspirants appear for the test to become "civil servants and not students."

Civil services exams cannot be postponed, UPSC tells SC

The upcoming civil services examinations cannot be postponed in light of the coronavirus outbreak, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) told the Supreme Court on Monday.

Supreme Court puts stop on Sudarshan TV's 'insidious' #UPSCJihad show

The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained a private television channel from airing the remaining episodes of a show on Muslims "infiltrating" the central government's civil services.

27 Aug 2020

Delhi Police

Communal and irresponsible: IPS Association slams Sudarshan News over #UPSCJihad

The trailer of an upcoming news show to be aired on Sudarshan News TV has drawn criticism from the Indian Police Service (Central) Association.

26 Jul 2019

India

GATE vs IES/ESE: Eligibility, differences, everything to know

Engineering has always been one of the most favored professional courses in India thanks to the extensive opportunities it offers.