New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new digital initiative titled ‘My UPSC Interview: From Dream to Reality’ as part of its Centenary Year celebrations (1925–2025).
The portal has been created to document and preserve the personal experiences of officers who appeared for the UPSC Personality Test during their journey to becoming public servants. It seeks to build an inspiring archive of stories reflecting the transformative nature of the UPSC Interview and its impact on careers in public service.
Through this initiative, UPSC aims to collect diverse and motivational narratives from candidates, capturing defining moments, challenges, and insights from their interview experiences. These first-person accounts are intended to serve as both a historical record and a source of inspiration for future aspirants.
The platform is open to all serving and retired members of services and organisations under the Government of India who have appeared in the UPSC Civil Services Examination or any other UPSC-conducted exam. Entries must be self-written and submitted by the candidates themselves. Contributors can write in English or Hindi, with submissions ranging from 250 to 2,000 words. Participants are encouraged to share their personal reflections, memorable moments before the interview board, and experiences that shaped their approach to public service. All content must be original, non-defamatory, and free of plagiarism.
A Screening Committee will assess the submissions, and the Commission may edit entries for clarity and readability while maintaining the core message. Selected stories may feature in UPSC’s official publications, outreach events, or digital archives. Authors of shortlisted entries could also receive UPSC Centenary memorabilia or a Special Centenary Postage Stamp.
Through this initiative, UPSC seeks to celebrate a century of nation-building by chronicling personal journeys that reflect perseverance, integrity, and dedication, qualities central to the ethos of India’s civil services.
BI Bureau
