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Former Uttarakhand DGP Calls for Six Reforms in UPSC Civil Services Exam
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:33 PM
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The former Director General of Police of Uttarakhand has outlined six key reforms that could modernise the UPSC Civil Services Examination, aiming to make the selection process more transparent and merit‑based.
The former Director General of Police of Uttarakhand, who has been a prominent figure in the state's law‑enforcement landscape, recently voiced his views on how the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) could revamp the Civil Services Examination.
In a statement to the media, he highlighted the need for six broad reforms, though he did not detail each measure. The suggestions aim to streamline the exam structure, enhance transparency, and ensure a fairer assessment of candidates.
The UPSC has long faced criticism over the complexity and length of its selection process. The former DGP’s remarks come at a time when several stakeholders are calling for changes to make the exam more accessible and merit‑based.
If adopted, these reforms could potentially reduce the time and resources required by aspirants, while also improving the overall quality of candidates entering the civil services.
In a statement to the media, he highlighted the need for six broad reforms, though he did not detail each measure. The suggestions aim to streamline the exam structure, enhance transparency, and ensure a fairer assessment of candidates.
The UPSC has long faced criticism over the complexity and length of its selection process. The former DGP’s remarks come at a time when several stakeholders are calling for changes to make the exam more accessible and merit‑based.
If adopted, these reforms could potentially reduce the time and resources required by aspirants, while also improving the overall quality of candidates entering the civil services.