<ul><li>India's Civil Services Examination, conducted by UPSC, attracts a wide range of young aspirants, including engineers, aiming for roles like IAS.</li><li>From 2011 to 2020, the percentage of engineers, many of whom passed out of IITs, among selected candidates rose from 46 per cent to 65 per cent. This shift raised concerns about technocrats leaving specialised fields, potentially impacting crucial sectors.</li><li>Government committees are concerned about the impact on sectors as engineers shift to civil services, and debates over fairness in candidate selection arise.</li></ul>

Indian Civil Services Exam sees surge in Engineer applicants, prompts discussion

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