**UPSC to Strengthen Ties with State PSCs, Embrace Digital Transformation in Centenary Year: Chairman Ajay Kumar**
*New Delhi:* The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will work more closely with state public service commissions (PSCs), share best practices, and strengthen feedback mechanisms to make its selection process more inclusive and responsive, UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday.
Highlighting inclusivity, digital transformation, and engagement with a new generation of aspirants as priority areas, Kumar pointed out that a large share of candidates now come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Marking the beginning of the Commission’s centenary year, Kumar outlined a forward-looking vision for UPSC’s role in nation-building. He noted that the centenary year is not only a time to celebrate the Commission’s legacy but also a springboard for renewal and outreach.
### Emphasis on Modernisation and Aspirant Engagement
Kumar emphasised that UPSC will deepen its engagement with aspirants through initiatives such as the anecdote portal **‘My UPSC Interview’** and the unveiling of new visual identities, including updated UPSC and centenary logos.
“The focus is on modernisation — extending beyond examination systems to building stronger connections with the youth,” he said. Ensuring that the values of merit, transparency, and service remain enduring commitments for the future is a central part of this modernization effort, according to an official statement.
### Enhancing Institutional Reforms and Collaboration
The chairman stated that the centenary year also offers a moment to catalyse institutional reforms. UPSC plans to collaborate more closely with state public service commissions by sharing best practices and reinforcing feedback mechanisms to make its selection processes more inclusive and responsive.
With increasing use of digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI), the Commission is preparing to meet the expectations of Generation Z and future aspirants, while continuing to uphold core values such as fairness, transparency, and integrity.
### Launch of ‘My UPSC Interview’ Portal
As part of the centenary activities, UPSC launched a dedicated anecdote portal titled **‘My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality’**. This initiative invites civil servants—both serving and retired—to share their experiences appearing before the UPSC interview board.
Submissions are open until December 31, and the selected entries will capture defining moments from candidates’ journeys into public service. A compilation of these stories will be published during the centenary year in 2026.
### New UPSC Logo Unveiled
The celebrations also featured the unveiling of a new UPSC logo, reflecting the Commission’s role as a guardian of trust and continuity.
### Reflecting on UPSC’s Legacy and Future
Earlier during the 99th foundation day event, UPSC Secretary Shashi Ranjan Kumar welcomed dignitaries, officials, staff, and guests. He remarked that UPSC’s nearly century-long journey has been defined by adherence to constitutional values and the responsibility to select individuals of competence and integrity.
“As UPSC enters its 100th year, this occasion provides an opportunity not only to commemorate a distinguished past but also to commit collectively towards future readiness,” the secretary said. The year-long centenary celebrations aim to honour the institution’s legacy while showcasing a resolve to adapt to evolving national and global governance challenges.
### About UPSC
Established on October 1, 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919, and based on the recommendations of the Lee Commission, UPSC has served as the backbone of India’s merit-based civil services for nearly a century.
With the centenary celebrations underway, the Commission seeks to reaffirm its legacy while embracing new challenges and opportunities for the future, the official statement added.
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