India, March 16 -- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has advised candidates who cleared the civil services examination to avoid social media posts that could be misinterpreted or appear self-promotional, and to avoid allowing their achievements to be used for commercial endorsements.

While such advisories are issued to recommended candidates every year, this year's is more detailed, officials familiar with the matter said. It focuses on the judicious use of social media and advises candidates against engaging in commercial or institutional endorsements.

Officials said this year's advisory is significant for two reasons. After the annual results are announced, several coaching institutes claim successful candidates as their stud...