Modi says UPSC exams must test why youth want public service over office
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Governance and Ethics: Shift from technical proficiency to public service orientation for administrative empathy.
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated during the UPSC centenary celebrations that recruitment exams should evaluate the motivation of youth to pursue public service over administrative office.
Background
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) celebrated its centenary in New Delhi on October 1, 2026. The PM released a commemorative coin, stamp, and a book titled '100 Landmark Judgements: Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India'.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyUPSC: Union Public Service Commission is the central recruiting agency for civil services in India
- FactThe UPSC celebrated its centenary in 2026
- PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
Prelims practice question
Which body is the central recruiting agency for civil services in India?
- (a)Union Public Service Commission
- (b)National Testing Agency
- (c)Staff Selection Commission
- (d)Election Commission of India
Show answer
Answer: (a) Union Public Service Commission — The note identifies the Union Public Service Commission as the central recruiting agency for civil services.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of shifting the focus of civil services recruitment from technical proficiency to public service orientation to enhance administrative empathy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Assessment methodology: Difficulty in quantifying 'public service motivation' through standardized objective testing
- Institutional shift: Balancing administrative competence with the ethical commitment to serve the marginalized
- Pedagogical change: Need for behavioral and situational assessments in the preliminary and main stages
Keywords: Public Service Motivation · Administrative Empathy · Civil Service Ethics · Recruitment Reform · Bureaucratic Accountability
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