The report that outlined the need for reforms in the UPSC examination process is the Satyananda Committee Report, published in 2014. It provided comprehensive recommendations for updating the examination structure and format to better align with modern educational needs. Focus areas included enhancing transparency, robustness in the evaluation processes, and improving the overall relevancy of the syllabus to contemporary India. The recommendations aimed to create a more inclusive and efficient selection process that adequately reflects the necessities of governance and administration in the 21st century.