- The CSE is the national-level exam conducted annually by the UPSC. This examination is conducted to recruit candidates for both central and All India Services (like IAS, IPS, IRS, etc.).
- This examination is conducted in three stages, starting with
- Preliminary examination (this exam is to be conducted in the month of May-June every year)
- Main examination (this exam is to be conducted in the month of October-November every year)
- Interview (this exam is to be conducted in the month of March and the results for the interview are out in the month of May)