Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced a state-of-the-art relaxation solution for candidates under stress ahead of their interviews to qualify for becoming civil servants.
Named ‘Pauz’, it is an advanced de-stressing experience designed to help individuals manage stress through guided audio-based techniques, said UPSC sources.
In just 12–15 minutes, aspirants can effectively manage stress, recharge mentally by getting into a “quiet immersive space” by soaking into professional and short guided session, Commission sources said.
In just 12–15 minutes, aspirants can effectively manage stress and recharge mentally by immersing themselves in a “quiet immersive space” through a short, professional guided session, the Commission sources said.
UPSC sources said that it offers guided practices such as sitting in a relaxed position to become aware of one’s own breath, and that this solution has no religious or cultural import.
The Commission decided to take this curated step based on the feedback it received from candidates selected for interviews.
Pauz has been effectively integrated into UPSC interview preparation areas. Some users have already reported immediate reductions in stress and improved mental clarity, helping them perform at their best during interviews and assessments, the UPSC sources stated.
Around five lakh aspirants write the UPSC examination every year. Of them, nearly 10,000 candidates qualify for the Mains exam. Only 3,000 make it to the interview, and 1,000 become civil servants to serve in services like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
The UPSC believes that the move is likely to address the growing concern over candidates taking their lives if they fail to clear one of the toughest examinations to secure jobs in the country.
Today’s professional environments—whether corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, or competitive examination centres—are characterised by elevated stress levels and constant pressure to perform.
