**Summary:**
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will commence a year-long celebration of its centenary on October 1st, 2025, concluding on October 1st, 2026. This milestone marks 100 years since its establishment on October 1st, 1926, following the Government of India Act, 1919, and the Lee Commission recommendations of 1924. Originally named the Federal Public Service Commission in 1937, it was renamed the Union Public Service Commission on January 26th, 1950, with the adoption of India's Constitution. According to Chairman Shri Ajay Kumar, the UPSC views this as an opportunity to celebrate its legacy of transparency, fairness, and meritocracy in selecting candidates for senior government positions. The centenary celebrations will include the unveiling of a new logo and tagline, the launch of new initiatives and reforms, and employee engagement activities. The UPSC aims to use this occasion to reflect on its past, improve its processes, and plan for the next century of service to the nation. Release ID: 2155432.
Key Entities Referenced
Union Public Service Commission: A constitutional authority in India responsible for conducting civil service examinations and recommending candidates for various government positions.
Shri Ajay Kumar: Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Government of India Act, 1919: An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that introduced a dual form of government in the major provinces of British India.
Lee Commission 1924: A commission established in 1924 to examine the racial composition of the Indian Civil Service and other related matters.
Public Service Commission: The initial name of the organization before it was renamed the Federal Public Service Commission and later the Union Public Service Commission.
Federal Public Service Commission 1937: The name of the Union Public Service Commission between 1937 and 1950.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, adopted on 26th January 1950, which led to the renaming of the Federal Public Service Commission to the Union Public Service Commission.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the press release originated.
UPSC
Union Public Service Commission to Begin
Centenary Year Celebrations from 1st October 2025
“UPSC Marking 100 Years of Commitment to Merit
and Public Service,” says Shri Ajay Kumar,
Chairman, UPSC
Posted On: 12 AUG 2025 2:40PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, August 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Constitutional Authority, will
be marking 100 years of its existence with a year-long series of events and activities. The Centenary Year
celebrations will begin on 1st October 2025 and continue until 1st October 2026. The decision in this regard
was taken in the recent Commission meeting held under the chairmanship of Shri Ajay Kumar, Chairman,
UPSC.
Subsequent to the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1919, and the recommendations of the Lee
Commission (1924), the Public Service Commission was established in India on 1st October 1926. Later
named the Federal Public Service Commission (1937), it was renamed the Union Public Service Commission
with the adoption of India’s Constitution on 26th January 1950.
“Since its inception, UPSC has been a symbol of transparency, fairness, and meritocracy, ensuring the
selection of the most deserving candidates through a rigorous and impartial process for senior-level positions
in Government services,” said Shri Ajay Kumar, Chairman, UPSC.
As part of the celebrations, UPSC is planning to release a logo and a tagline symbolizing the Commission’s
service to the nation. Various new initiatives and reforms are also being planned and will be launched during
the Centenary Year.
Speaking about the preparations, Shri Ajay Kumar added, “As we prepared the list of events, we also sought
inputs and suggestions from our employees. It is our endeavor to make them an integral part of the Centenary
Year celebrations. In the process, we have received some truly valuable suggestions to work on.”
“The Centenary Year celebrations give us an opportunity to look back at our legacy with pride, to introspect
for improvement, and to look forward to making the country proud by deploying the best human resources in
the nation-building process. It is also an occasion to plan a roadmap for the next 100 years of glory for
UPSC,” said Shri Ajay Kumar.
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(Release ID: 2155432)