Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination

  • The Central Government is the Cadre Controlling Authority for the three All India Services. Regarding the provisions of the respective IAS/IPS/IFS Promotion Regulations, the Central Government means the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training for IAS, Ministry of Home Affairs for IPS, and Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change for IFS. The vacancies to be filled under the Promotion Quota for each year are determined by the Central Government in consultation with the respective State Government and the final appointments are also made by the Central Government.