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The Union Public Service Commission has decided to allot 'centre of choice' to candidates with benchmark disabilities for all its examinations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility for such aspirants, an official statement issued on Friday said. Recognising the logistical challenges and special requirements often faced by these candidates, the Commission decided to ensure that every person with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) applicant is allotted the examination centre they indicate as their preferred choice in the application form, the statement added. Speaking about the initiative, UPSC chairman Ajay Kumar said, after analysing examination centre data of the last five years, "we observed that certain centres such as Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Lucknow and others reach their capacity ceiling very early due to the high volume of applicants". "This creates challenges for PwBD candidates, who are then compelled to opt for centres that may not be convenient for them. I am pleased that,
Turning aspirations into achievements, the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) has once again proven to be a beacon of hope for civil service aspirants as a total of 32 students trained there have cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, one of the most competitive exams in the country. Of the 78 candidates from theA who reached the interview stage, 32 made it to the final selection list, according to a statement issued by the JMI. Twelve among them are women, reflecting theA's strong emphasis on inclusive and gender-responsive education, the statement said. Alfred Thomas emerged as the academy's top performer this year with an All India Rank (AIR) of 33. He was followed by Iram Choudhary (AIR 40) and Ruchika Jha (AIR 51), all of whom have earned praise for their inspiring journeys. Speaking exclusively to PTI, Jha said, "The Jamia Millia IslamiaA gave me a healthy competitive environment to push myse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked civil servants to follow the principle of "Nagrik Devo Bhava" while redressal of issues of underprivileged people, and emphasised last-mile delivery to ensure inclusivity in development. Addressing the 17th Civil Services Day function here, he said the civil servants should see themselves not just as administrators but as architects of a developed India. Modi said that India has become the most populous country in the world and emphasised the prioritisation of saturation in basic amenities and a strong focus on last-mile delivery. Citing evolving needs and aspirations of the citizens, he said that the civil service must adapt to contemporary challenges to remain relevant. The prime minister said that the achievements so far must be surpassed manifold, setting higher benchmarks for progress. He stressed the importance of human judgment in a technology-driven world, urging civil servants to remain sensitive, listen to the voices of the ..
President Droupadi Murmu greeted civil servants on Civil Services Day on Monday and said their contribution to policymaking has impacted the well-being of citizens and the country's development. April 21 is celebrated as Civil Services Day. The day commemorates the address of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of independent India, to civil services officers on probation in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi. He referred to them as the "steel frame of India". "Greetings to all civil servants on Civil Services Day! Your role in public service, your contribution to policy making and implementation have impacted the well-being of citizens and development of the country," Murmu said in a post on X. "May you play a commendable role in enabling the country (to) realise its ambitious objectives and set new benchmarks in good governance," she said. The central Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officers' Association also greeted civil servants on the day and pledged to serve the