Prime Minister marks the Union Public Service Commission's centenary at Bharat Mandapam

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Prime Minister marks the Union Public Service Commission's centenary at Bharat Mandapam

1 October 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
He released a commemorative postage stamp, a special coin and a compilation of 100 landmark case laws.
He said the aim must be to bring in youth 'who are driven by Public Service, not Public Office'.
He asked that examination cycles be shortened so that candidates spend less on coaching and on living away from home.
The share of women among candidates has risen from 3 per cent in 1952 to over 30 per cent today, and three of the four UPSC Chairpersons appointed after 2014 are women.
He urged wider use of the iGOT platform under Mission Karmayogi for the training of serving officers.

Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Women candidates: 3% in 1952 to over 30% today Released: Postage stamp, special coin, compilation of 100 case laws

Why it matters for exams: UPSC's constitutional position, its centenary and the Mission Karmayogi framework are standard polity and governance questions.

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1 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

In plain words

UPSC Union Public Service Commission — The central recruiting body for the All India and Central Services, set up under Article 315 of the Constitution.

Mission Karmayogi National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building — A continuous training programme for government employees delivered largely through the online iGOT platform.