Archive · 1 Oct 2026
PM Modi Marks UPSC Centenary, Hails Its Nation-Building Legacy
The Union Public Service Commission, or UPSC, has completed 100 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special celebration in New Delhi.
He said the UPSC represents the hopes of millions of young Indians.
He also praised the trust people place in the institution.
A special coin, stamp and book were released for the occasion.
Modi spoke about leaders such as Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and their links to public service.
He also praised Captain Smit Machchhar for showing courage during an incident involving an aircraft.
The event marked the end of year-long celebrations for the UPSC’s century-long journey.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Union Public Service Commission’s centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The event marked 100 years since India’s first Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926.
Modi praised the UPSC’s legacy, public trust and role in selecting civil servants and building the nation.
A commemorative coin, postage stamp and book on 100 landmark judgments concerning public service commissions were released.
Modi also praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during an incident on Wednesday and said he was undergoing treatment.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UPSC officials, State Public Service Commission representatives, government officers, academics and other dignitaries attended the programme.
- What
- The Union Public Service Commission marked the centenary of its institutional journey, with the release of a commemorative coin, postage stamp and book.
- When
- The programme took place on Thursday, as part of events held on September 30 and October 1; the first Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The event commemorated 100 years of the UPSC and recognized its legacy, public trust and contribution to nation-building.
- Institution
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Centenary milestone
- 100 years since the establishment of India’s first Public Service Commission
- Established
- October 1, 1926
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Items released
- A commemorative coin, postage stamp and the book “100 Landmark Judgements - Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India”
- Celebrations
- Year-long celebrations began on October 1 of the previous year
- Additional recognition
- Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during an incident on Wednesday