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Indian Civil Service Examinations Opened

Macaulay's reform made the Indian Civil Service accessible by competitive examination rather than patronage, establishing meritocratic governance principles that shaped colonial and post-colonial administration.

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The Civil Services Examination is a standardised test in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment to higher civil services in the Government of India, such as the All India Services, Diplomats and Central Civil Services. It is considered to be one of the toughest examination in the world.

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