In a historic first, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Ajay Kumar will directly engage with civil service aspirants across India through a virtual town hall. The live interaction will be broadcast on DD News via its official YouTube channel on October 1, 2025, from 12 noon to 1 PM.
This initiative is part of UPSC’s efforts to promote transparency, inclusivity, and greater engagement with aspirants preparing for prestigious government services such as the IAS, IPS, and IFS.
UPSC Virtual Town Hall 2025: How to Participate
In a LinkedIn post, UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar said: “Excited to host the first-ever UPSC Virtual Town Hall! Aspirants across India can engage with me directly on 1 Oct 2025, 12–1 PM, live on DD News YouTube.”
The UPSC has invited questions from aspirants and stakeholders nationwide via email. Candidates can submit their queries to interactwithupsc@gmail.com between September 28 and September 30, until 10 AM.
Additionally, aspirants can send in real-time questions during the live event through social media platforms such as X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram using the official hashtag #AskChairmanUPSC.
A Unique Opportunity for UPSC Aspirants
The UPSC Virtual Town Hall 2025 offers aspirants a rare opportunity to interact directly with the UPSC Chairman. Aspirants can gain insights into the exam process, evaluation methods, reforms, and best practices.
For thousands of candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and other UPSC-conducted tests, this initiative provides a platform to clarify doubts, share feedback, and understand the Commission’s vision for the future of recruitment in public services.
UPSC Centenary Year Celebrations
The event also coincides with the UPSC centenary year celebrations. Established on October 1, 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919, and based on the Lee Commission recommendations, UPSC began its journey as the Public Service Commission.
- In 1937, it was renamed the Federal Public Service Commission.
- With the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, it became the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
From October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2026, UPSC will commemorate 100 years of service through year-long celebrations. As part of this milestone, the Commission is also launching a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to act as a central repository of best practices for UPSC and State Public Service Commissions (PSCs).
The UPSC Chairman’s first-ever Virtual Town Hall 2025 marks a significant step towards greater engagement, transparency, and inclusivity in India’s premier examination system. By directly interacting with aspirants through emails, social media, and live discussions, the Commission is creating a student-friendly platform at a landmark moment in its history.
For UPSC and PSC aspirants, this is a golden opportunity to gain first-hand insights from the Chairman himself, as the Commission enters its centenary year of excellence in public service recruitment, for more details CLICK HERE
