UPSC warns IAS-IPS: No social media flaunting, 'influencer' roles banned

• UPSC issues stricter social media advisory for 958 successful Civil Services Examination 2025 candidates.
• Officials warned against self-promotion, personal branding, and acting as 'social media influencers'.
• Candidates' success cannot be used for personal gain or commercial promotion by coaching institutes.
• New policy emphasizes professional dignity; content tarnishing civil service image is prohibited.
• Monitoring of officers on social media begins immediately post-selection to ensure ethical conduct.