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Sidhu reiterates demand to remove Punjab DGP, AG

Sidhu reiterates demand to remove Punjab DGP, AG

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

His tweet pressing the Charanjit Singh Channi-led government to change the director general of police and state's advocate general appears to indicate that he continues to remain unhappy over certain key appointments.

How to crack Civil Services exam 2011

How to crack Civil Services exam 2011

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

In an online chat with readers on September 23, expert P Gopakumar, Asst Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Indian Revenue Service, Bangalore addressed reader queries related to cracking the Civil services exam 2011. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

Govt finalising draft bill to set up all-India judicial service

Govt finalising draft bill to set up all-India judicial service

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The provision of an all-India judicial service on the lines of the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service was mooted soon after Independence.

Why engineers, docs are joining Civil Services

Why engineers, docs are joining Civil Services

Rediff.com13 May 2011

In the present times of job uncertainties and layoffs, the lure of bureaucracy is clear.

Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Govt rewards key IAS officer behind drafting of Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Indian Administrative Services officer Alka Sirohi, the key coordinator for the drafting of the Lokpal Bill, has been appointed as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission.

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday said that successful civil services aspirants have no right to be allocated a cadre of their choice or their home state, and also noted that before selection they opt to serve anywhere in the country "with eyes open" but later "scramble" for home cadre.

Committee formed to expedite vigilance cases

Committee formed to expedite vigilance cases

Rediff.com14 May 2010

A three member high-powered Committee of Experts was constituted on Friday with the approval of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to suggest measures to expedite process involved in disciplinary and vigilance proceedings.

UPSC topper's family celebrates stellar results

UPSC topper's family celebrates stellar results

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Mubeena, mother of Shah Faisal, in Srinagar was elated when her son was declared the topper.

Revealed: How IFS officers are groomed

Revealed: How IFS officers are groomed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Here's how an Indian Foreign Service officer climbs the career ladder.

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The apex court refused to restrain pre-broadcast ban on Sudarshan TV from telecasting 'Bindas Bol' programme but the high court in an interim order stayed the telecast of the show which was scheduled for Friday itself at 8 pm. The news on the issue came from the high court where a bench of Justice Navin Chawla restrained the Sudarshan TV from telecasting its programme on the petition filed by former and present students of Jamia Millia Islamia University.

TN suspends IAS officer for fake SC certificate

TN suspends IAS officer for fake SC certificate

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer C Umashankar has been suspended by the Tamil Nadu government on the charge of producing a false community certificate to claim Scheduled Caste quota during his civil services selection.

UPSC exam: New format will test your aptitude

UPSC exam: New format will test your aptitude

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The change in format is an attempt by the UPSC to choose civil servants with the right aptitude. Here's what to expect.

UPSC results out! TN girl bags top spot

UPSC results out! TN girl bags top spot

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Law graduate S Divyadharshini from Chennai stands first in the prestigious examinations as the state sees three others in top ten.

UPSC IES, ISS exam

UPSC IES, ISS exam

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2009 commencing from November 21, 2009 for recruitment to Grade IV of the Indian Economic Statistical Service.

Vehicles ferrying school kids exempted from odd-even

Vehicles ferrying school kids exempted from odd-even

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Violation of the rules will attract a fine of Rs 4000, the chief minister said.

IAS topper's mantras for success

IAS topper's mantras for success

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

'Know everything that there is to know about India. Learn about its politics, geography...' A fascinating encounter with Dr Shah Faesal, this year's IAS topper.

IAS topper: Failure didn't dishearten me

IAS topper: Failure didn't dishearten me

Rediff.com15 May 2011

National UPSC topper from Chennai, Divyadarshini, speaks about her preparation tips, her success mantras, her failure to clear the same exam in her first attempt, how she coped with it and things that she would like to change in India as an Indian and an IAS officer.

Srinagar doctor tops Civil Service 2009

Srinagar doctor tops Civil Service 2009

Rediff.com6 May 2010

A doctor from Srinagar has topped the Civil Service Exams 2009. Shah Faesal, an MBBS degree holder from Srinagar, topped the prestigious examination in his maiden attempt.

'India's growth is propelled by its youth'

'India's growth is propelled by its youth'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Shashi Tripathi, member of India's Union Public Service Commission discusses India's changing demographics with Ajit Jain.

UPSC Geologists Exam 2009

UPSC Geologists Exam 2009

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Geologists' Examination, 2009 commencing from December 5, 2009.

CBI books NDA principal, 4 teachers for fudging records for appointment

CBI books NDA principal, 4 teachers for fudging records for appointment

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The agency had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2017 on the basis of allegations that 13 faculty members of the academy were appointed in spite of being ineligible.

No women officers for BSF, ITBP and SSB

No women officers for BSF, ITBP and SSB

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

The government has ruled out any women officers post for select paramilitary forces even as a significant number of women were recently recruited in lower ranks of some of the border guarding forces.

UPSC's Combined Medical Services Exam

UPSC's Combined Medical Services Exam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2009 on January 18, 2009.

UPSC exam for IES, ISS

UPSC exam for IES, ISS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2008 commencing from November 22, 2008.

Announcement for UPSC Defence Services exam

Announcement for UPSC Defence Services exam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2008 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy for the courses commencing in July, 2009.

UPSC row: Unhappy with government's move, aspirants vow to continue fight

UPSC row: Unhappy with government's move, aspirants vow to continue fight

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Not satisfied with the changes announced by the government in the Union Public Service Commission exam, scores of civil services aspirants on Monday vowed to continue their fight for "complete scrapping" of the Civil Services Aptitude Test paper and decided to shift their agitation to Jantar Mantar in central Delhi.

Combined Defence Services Examination 2008

Combined Defence Services Examination 2008

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2008 on 17 February, 2008 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy for the Courses commencing in January, 2009 and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the Courses Men and Women commencing in April, 2009.

Ranked 131 last yr, TN candidate tops IAS

Ranked 131 last yr, TN candidate tops IAS

Rediff.com12 May 2005

In his first attempt at the IAS exams last year, he was ranked 131 and was selected for Indian Railway Traffic Service.

Indian Forest Service Examination, 2007

Indian Forest Service Examination, 2007

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Indian Forest Service Examination 2007

Small farmer's son from Andhra is IAS topper

Small farmer's son from Andhra is IAS topper

Rediff.com16 May 2007

27-year-old Raju is a bachelor. While his IPS batch-mates and friends in the city greeted Raju, his family was elated over the distinction he achieved in the Civil Services exam.

UPSC, CVC chief, members to get higher salary

UPSC, CVC chief, members to get higher salary

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The pay scales of heads and members of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) have been revised.

Civil Services Examination 2007

Civil Services Examination 2007

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2007 on May 20, 2007.

Combined Defence Services Exam 2007 on Feb 18

Combined Defence Services Exam 2007 on Feb 18

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (1) 2007 on February 18, 2007.

Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008

Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 details

Backward class candidate tops IAS exams

Backward class candidate tops IAS exams

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Anindita Mitra, an engineer whose overall ranking was eighth, topped among women. Out of the top 20 candidates, eight were women.

IAS topper's mantras for success

IAS topper's mantras for success

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Civil Services Exam on May 14, 2006

Civil Services Exam on May 14, 2006

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2006, on May 14, 2006.

Muslims on par with others in UPSC exams

Muslims on par with others in UPSC exams

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

The committee found that Muslims had not been attempting for the civil services examinations in numbers proportionate to their share in the population.

Kiran Bedi fumes over Dadwal as Delhi police chief

Kiran Bedi fumes over Dadwal as Delhi police chief

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Bedi said she had been looking forward to working with Delhi Police personnel as a majority of them had been "trained by me."

Join the Defence Services!

Join the Defence Services!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The Union Public Service Commission invites applications for the National Defence Academy And Naval Academy Examination (I), 2005.