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Prime Minister to join UPSC Centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam and release coin, stamp and book

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to participate in the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, at 11 AM on 1 October 2026.
The event is to mark 100 years since the establishment of the UPSC in 1926.
He is to release a commemorative coin, a commemorative stamp and the book '100 Landmark Judgements- Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India'.
The centenary observance began on 1 October 2025.
Chairmen and Members of State Public Service Commissions are among the expected participants.

UPSC established: 1926 Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Released: Coin, stamp and book
Why it matters for exams: UPSC and the State Public Service Commissions are constitutional bodies under Articles 315 to 323, a core polity topic.
Kerala PSCUPSC
1 October 2026 Source: Prime Minister's Office

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UPSC Union Public Service Commission — The constitutional body that conducts recruitment exams for central services.

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