The establishment of the Union Public Service Commission was announced by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1950. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs initially oversaw the Commission, which was created to recruit candidates for civil services and various government positions through a standardized examination process. Nehru's efforts were aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent selection process, fostering meritocracy in the Indian administration. This initiative was pivotal in shaping the modern civil service system in India, laying the foundation for a competent administrative framework.