Foundation Course to Indian Civil Services is an introductory course designed for the fresh recruits to the various civil services in India. The Foundation Course, (also called FC) introduces the young civil servants to the various avenues of governance, as well as serves as launching pad for inter-service camaraderie.
The path to the Foundation Courses
Candidates to the Foundation Course are invited for the course by the Department of Personnel and Training at Mussoorie only after they have cleared the rigorous three-stage Civil Services Exam, conducted by the UPSC.
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