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UPSC's 100-Year Journey: From British 'Elite Class' to a Dream for Ordinary Children.
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News18•01-10-2026, 12:13
UPSC's 100-Year Journey: From British 'Elite Class' to a Dream for Ordinary Children.
- •UPSC celebrates 100 glorious years since its establishment, with a grand centenary celebration held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, attended by PM Modi.
- •The first Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926, based on the Lee Commission's recommendations, later gaining constitutional status as UPSC in 1950.
- •Initially known as 'Indian Civil Service' (ICS), UPSC has democratized the selection process, allowing youth from all backgrounds to become top officers.
- •Women's participation in UPSC examinations has significantly increased, with over 31% of posts filled by women in the 2025 civil services results.
- •UPSC has embraced technology, from computers in 1978 to AI-based facial authentication today, to maintain examination integrity and security.
Key Questions Answered
The first Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926, based on the recommendations of the Lee Commission. After the implementation of the Constitution on January 26, 1950, it officially received the constitutional status of UPSC.
Satyendranath Tagore, the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, became the first Indian to pass the ICS examination in 1863.
Women have shown exceptional progress and increasing participation in recent years. In the 2025 UPSC final results, more than 31% of the posts were filled by female candidates, with women also topping the top 25 ranks.
