Walking into the UPSC Personality Test knowing a little about the people sitting across the table can be useful. Not because you can predict what they will ask, but because it gives you some context about the experience and perspectives represented on the panel. The UPSC Commission has seen some important changes since our earlier panel profile was published. Dr. Ajay Kumar took over as Chairman in May 2025, and two new Members — Sujata Chaturvedi and Anuradha Prasad — also joined the Commission around the same time. So, for candidates appearing for the UPSC Personality Test in 2026–27, here…
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Women-related issues have always been relevant for the UPSC Personality Test. But in recent years, the nature of questions has changed. The Board is less likely to simply ask about women’s empowerment or important government schemes. Instead, a current incident can become the starting point for a much wider discussion on law, society, administration, rights and governance. This is why candidates need to look beyond the headline. Take the recent protests at Jantar Mantar. The controversy involved protests, police action, women protesters, online harassment and, later, a video in which a young girl apologised for remarks made during the protest.…