This document provides a historical overview of the evolution of the civil services in India, starting from the East India Company era to the establishment of the Public Service Commission in 1926. It details the transition from patronage-based recruitment to merit-based competitive examinations, initially held only in London. The text highlights key milestones such as the Government of India Act 1919, the recommendations of the Lee Commission, and the eventual formation of the Public Service Commission on October 1, 1926. It also touches upon the historical administration of the Indian Police and the Forest Service.

This document provides a historical overview of the evolution of the civil services in India, starting from the East India Company era to the establishment of the Public Service Commission in 1926. It details the transition from patronage-based recruitment to merit-based competitive examinations, initially held only in London. The text highlights key milestones such as the Government of India Act 1919, the recommendations of the Lee Commission, and the eventual formation of the Public Service Commission on October 1, 1926. It also touches upon the historical administration of the Indian Police and the Forest Service.