The guidelines for reservation in the UPSC Civil Services Examination are designed to promote social equity and ensure representation for historically marginalized groups. The reservation policy typically allocates a certain percentage of available positions for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Additionally, the policy may include provisions for persons with disabilities (PwD) and women. These guidelines aim to level the playing field, offering opportunities to those who have faced systemic disadvantages, thus facilitating a more just and inclusive society.