UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025: Beginner’s Guide to Becoming an IAS/IPS Officer What is the UPSC Civil Services Exam? Hello there! Let’s explore one of India’s biggest exams! This exam is your chance to become an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer, an IPS (Indian Police Service) officer, or even an IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer. Imagine being an IAS officer, where you’d help run the country by making important decisions, or an IPS officer, keeping people safe as a top police officer! The exam is organized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), a government body that picks the best people for these roles. Every year, over 10 lakh people apply for this exam, but only about 5–6 lakh appear, and around 1,000 get selected, so it’s a big challenge. Don’t worry—I’ll walk you through everything step by step! A Little History of the Exam The UPSC was set up in 1926, but the Civil Services Exam has roots even older than that. Before India became independent in 1947, it was
