How is the final merit list for the UPSC Civil Services determined?
The final merit list for the UPSC Civil Services is determined through a multi-stage process. Candidates first take the Preliminary Examination, followed by the Main Examination, and finally the interpersonal Interview. The scores from the Main Examination and the Interview are aggregated to form the final ranking. Every stage plays a critical role; the Preliminary serves as an elimination round, while the Main Examination assesses the candidates’ depth of knowledge. The weightage assigned to the interview is crucial in distinguishing candidates with similar scores in the Main written exam.