The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 8.11.1977

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's central agency authorised to conduct  various examinations for posts in Government and quasi Government organizations. These examinations include the Civil Services examinations.
The agency's charter is granted by the Constitution of India. Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the constitution, titled as Services Under the Union and the States, provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state.