Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
56m ago

UPSC Proposes Centre of Excellence as Knowledge Hub for Recruitment Best Practices

State PSCs have been invited to shape the design of the hub.

UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar with members of the commission during their video conference with state PSC head and members. | X/@PIB_India
UPSC Sets Up Centre of Excellence to Boost Public Service Exam Awareness and Outreach
The spokesperson said that the centre will not only benefit UPSC and State PSCs but also assist other national recruitment bodies. (Representative photo)

Overview

  • Ajay Kumar announced the proposal in a video meeting with chairpersons and members of 27 state public service commissions.
  • UPSC will lead the Centre’s creation and has sought contributions of SOPs, innovations and key learnings from state bodies.
  • The hub is intended to support UPSC and state PSCs and to assist other national recruitment agencies in improving examinations and selections.
  • Participants highlighted the need for greater exam awareness in aspirational districts, with exhibitions and outreach planned during the centenary year starting October 1, 2025.
  • The initiative is at the consultation stage with structure and timelines to be developed, following UPSC’s recent anti-cheating measures such as AI-enabled cameras, biometric checks, QR scans, mobile jammers and police deployment.