October 1, 2026 12:24 PM
Union Public Service Commission at 100: A century of meritocracy and inclusion
From an advisory body established under colonial rule in 1926 to an independent constitutional institution that conducts some of India’s most consequential examinations, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) completes a century on October 1, 2026. Its 100-year journey mirrors the transformation of India itself - from a system in which entry into the higher civil services was largely shaped by colonial privilege to a constitutional framework built around merit, fairness, representation an...
