Marking the beginning of its centenary year, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar outlined a forward-looking vision for the Commission, emphasising its role in nation-building and the need for modernisation. He said the centenary year serves not only to celebrate UPSC’s legacy but also as a springboard for renewal and outreach, particularly towards aspirants from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Dr. Kumar highlighted initiatives designed to deepen engagement with candidates, including the launch of the anecdote portal “My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality”. The portal invites serving and retired civil servants to share their experiences of appearing before the UPSC Interview Board. Submissions are open until December 31, 2025, and a selection of entries will be published during the centenary year in 2026.
The Chairman also unveiled new visual identities for the Commission. The updated UPSC logo features the national emblem at its core, symbolising authority and service, surrounded by a wreath of banyan leaves representing wisdom and resilience. A ribbon inscribed with Sangh Lok Seva reinforces the principles of accountability and duty. Complementing this, the Centenary Logo features a wave motif representing UPSC’s century-long journey—progressive, enduring, and adaptive—with the UPSC emblem integrated into the final ‘0’ of ‘100,’ underscoring its centrality to India’s administrative evolution.
Dr. Kumar emphasised that the centenary year will catalyse institutional reforms, including closer cooperation with state public service commissions, sharing of best practices, and enhanced feedback mechanisms. He identified inclusivity, digital transformation, and engagement with a new generation of aspirants as priority areas. He noted the increasing use of digital tools and artificial intelligence to meet the expectations of Gen Z candidates, while reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to merit, transparency, fairness, and integrity.
Welcoming officers, staff, and guests on UPSC’s 99th Foundation Day, UPSC Secretary Shri Shashi Ranjan Kumar reflected on the Commission’s near-century-long journey. He said the centenary provides an opportunity not only to commemorate the distinguished past but also to commit collectively to future readiness, ensuring that UPSC remains adaptable to evolving national and global governance challenges.
Established on 1 October 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919 and the recommendations of the Lee Commission, UPSC has been the backbone of India’s merit-based civil services. With the centenary celebrations now underway, the Commission seeks to reaffirm its legacy while embracing new opportunities and challenges for the future.
(With inputs from PIB)
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