The correct answer is (b), Appointment.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is an Indian governmental agency that conducts the Civil Services Examination, the Indian Administrative Service Examination, and the Indian Foreign Service Examination. The UPSC is also responsible for the selection of candidates for the Indian Police Service, the Indian Revenue Service, and other central government services.
The UPSC’s selection process is a multi-stage process that includes written examinations, interviews, and physical tests. The last step in the UPSC’s selection process is the appointment of the successful candidates to the various government services.
(a) Selection is the process of identifying and choosing the best candidates for a particular job or position. The UPSC’s selection process is designed to identify the best candidates for the various government services.
(b) Appointment is the process of formally hiring a person to a particular job or position. The UPSC is responsible for appointing the successful candidates to the various government services.
(c) Certification is the process of formally recognizing or confirming the qualifications of a person or organization. The UPSC does not issue certificates to the successful candidates.
(d) Establishment is the process of setting up or founding something. The UPSC does not establish the various government services.