Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has completed 100 years of its establishment. Centenary celebrations of the Commission are being organized on 1 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in this program. The journey of a century has seen many changes in the recruitment process of UPSC and Civil Services. Increasing participation of women in this is also important. Statistics show that the share of women in the civil services has changed significantly over time.

When was UPSC established?

The first Public Service Commission in India was established on 1 October 1926 during the British rule, which later evolved into the Union Public Service Commission i.e. UPSC. Over the past 100 years, the country has achieved many important milestones related to independence, economic development and social change. The role of UPSC has also been important in this entire development journey. The officers selected by the commission have made significant contributions in implementing policies, strengthening administration and accelerating the development of the country.

The commission conducts recruitment examinations for various services and posts of the central government. UPSC organized several events from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026 to mark the completion of 100 years of its establishment. A closing ceremony of the centenary year is planned on October 1.

In 1952, only three women were successful

UPSC data shows that the participation of women in the civil services is steadily increasing. A total of 83 candidates were recommended for appointment in the year 1952. Only three of them were women. Thus, the participation of women among the successful candidates at that time was about 3.6 percent.

299 women selection in CSE 2025

The participation of women in the civil service has undergone a major change over time. A total of 958 candidates were recommended for appointment in the CSE 2025 result. Out of which 299 were women. That is, the participation of women among the successful candidates was about 31.2 percent. This figure shows a major change in the representation of women compared to 1952.

The share increased even in a decade

According to the government, about a decade ago the participation of women among the successful candidates in the civil services examination was about 20 per cent. Now this figure has reached above 30 percent. A woman was also included among the top five successful candidates in CSE 2025. These figures show that women’s participation in the civil service has increased over time.