UPSC is a Constitutional Body under Article 315-323 Part XIV Chapter II of the Constitution of India to discharge their duties, functions and obligations assigned under Article 320. The UPSC conducts various examinations in accordance with the Rules of examination as notified by the Government of India in a just, fair and impartial manner for making a merit based selection and recommendation of candidates for various Group A and Group B Services of the Govt. of India.
The Examination Branch of the Commission conducts various direct recruitment Examinations and departmental examinations. The Examination process includes the activities like publication of the Examination Notice on the basis of the rules of the Examination notified by the Government , accepting the online application form from candidates, arrangement of examination at various centres across the country etc.. The application forms are invited through online mode only.
Following Officers/Officials are posted in Examination Branch of UPSC.
1. Joint Secretary - 02
2. Deputy Secretary - 05
3. Deputy Secretary (consultant) - 01
4. Under Secretary - 15
5. Section Officer & other Staff - 269
TOTAL = 292
Source: upsc.gov.in/about-us/divisions/exam