Dr Ajay Kumar

02/06/2026

Thrilled to see 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 discuss my book 𝘼𝙄 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝘽𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙄 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧.
https://www.theweek.in/theweek/specials/2026/05/30/future-of-exams-will-emphasise-skills-that-ai-cannot-easily-replicate-dr-ajay-kumar-upsc-chairman.html

We dived into AI’s impact on education, jobs, governance & policy. And the big question: How can India move from being an AI consumer to a sovereign AI power?
Adoption isn’t enough. We need strong institutions, infrastructure & vision to lead.
Grateful to The Week!

In ‘AI Nation: Bharat’s Path to AI Power’, Dr Ajay Kumar, chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, presents AI as a transformative force that will redefine governance, education and economic growth

01/06/2026

Looking forward to delivering the Convocation Address at the Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony of IIT Jodhpur on 6 June.
Congratulations and best wishes to the graduating Class of 2026.

31/05/2026

Delighted to share that my book "𝗔𝗜 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 was presented to Kanishka Narayan MP, UK Minister for AI & Online Safety.

Grateful to see India's AI journey and vision reaching global policy circles.

Bharat’s rise in Artificial Intelligence is not just an aspiration — it is becoming a reality.

27/05/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱!
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2265884®=3&lang=1
I understand this year’s Prelims felt quite tough and challenging for many aspirants. In such situations, the official provisional key provides much-needed clarity.
Most answers are based on standard textbooks, Government websites, Government press releases, and reputed newspapers — the core sources serious aspirants rely on.
If you spot any answer that needs review, submit your representation on the official QPRep Portal.
Provisional Answer Key Link: GS-1 Paperhttps://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ProvAnsKey%E2%80%93GS-I-CSP-Exam-2026-270526.pdf
GS-II Paperhttps://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ProvAnsKey%E2%80%93GS-II-CSP-Exam-2026-270526.pdf
QPRep Portal Link: upsconline.nic.in/login
Please read the official instructions carefully before raising objections. This process ensures transparency and fairness.

22/05/2026

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗲-𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗦𝗣/𝗜𝗙𝗼𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦

In order to avoid any last-minute stress for candidates appearing in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSP) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Preliminary Examination 2026, scheduled to be held on May 24, 2026, 𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲-𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

Applicants for the CSP/IFoS Preliminary Examination 2026 are advised to check their registered email inboxes, including spam/junk folders, for their e-Admit Cards.

21/05/2026

Big relief for UPSC aspirants from Kanpur, Meerut and Bhubaneswar!
UPSC has opened new Civil Services Preliminary Examination Centres in:
📍 Kanpur
📍 Meerut
📍 Bhubaneswar
for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 on 24 May 2026.
More than 23,000 candidates will now be able to appear closer to home, reducing long-distance travel, accommodation expenses, and exam-related stress for both students and families.
A major step towards making the UPSC examination process more accessible and aspirant-friendly.
PIB Release https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2263588

In an effort to decongest examination centres for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026,

18/05/2026

𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- 𝐍𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬!
No more uncertainty for candidates!!
For the first time, UPSC will release the Provisional Answer Keys of the
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 soon after the examination.
A significant step towards greater transparency and a more candidate-centric
examination process.
Please see the press release
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2262441®=3&lang=1

09/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹: 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
Today, I’m humbled!
The conversation has taken on a life of its own. Crossing thousands of likes and hundreds of comments on LinkedIn alone, and sparking thoughtful discussions in ET Government, The Week, India's World, India Today, and beyond.
Every like, every comment, every debate has deeply enriched me.
𝓑𝓲𝓰 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 for turning 𝗔𝗜 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 from a book into a movement.
Sharing the remarkable journey of pics..

08/05/2026

UPSC announces results of Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) 2025!
Congratulations to the successful candidates!
You are stepping into a career of immense importance at a defining moment in human history. As climate change, biodiversity loss, water security, and ecological sustainability become central, your role as IFoS officers will be more critical than ever for India.
To those who gave their best but did not make it this time—this is only one milestone, not the end of the journey. Keep faith and keep moving forward.
Heartfelt best wishes to all of you. May you serve the forests, the wildlife, and the nation with dedication and pride.
Result available at:

08/05/2026

As American strategic priorities shift, China continues to hedge, and the Gulf’s traditional security architecture shows visible strain, a new geopolitical possibility is emerging.
My article, “The Gulf's Broken Compass Points to India,” published in Business Standard today (May 8, 2026), examines why history, geography, economics, and strategic interests may be bringing India and the Gulf closer than ever before and whether the time has come to consciously elevate this relationship into a deeper strategic partnership.
A copy of the article is attached for ready reading.

The online version of the article is titled “Should India and the Gulf elevate their relationship to a strategic one? and is available at https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/should-india-and-the-gulf-elevate-their-relationship-to-a-strategic-one-126050701688_1.html