Hindustan Times·India

Macaulay’s lasting legacy: merit in public appointments

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 31 October 2026, 00:35 UTC ·10 sec listen

In 1833, Thomas Macaulay urged Britain’s Parliament to use open competition when appointing officials in India. The idea challenged patronage and helped shape a civil service based on merit, leaving a lasting influence on how public servants were selected.

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