The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was established in India on 1st October 1926, originally known as the Federal Public Service Commission. Its creation aimed to conduct examinations for various civil services to ensure merit-based recruitment for the Indian administration. The commission plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and standards of selection for the country's civil services, adapting over time to address constitutional and societal changes, thus becoming the backbone of meritocracy in India.