Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases and subsequent restrictions, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that it will not postpone the Civil Services Main Examination. The exam will be conducted on January 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 as per the schedule. “After a careful review of the prevailing situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union Public Service Commission has decided to conduct the Civil Services (Main Examination). ) Examination, 2021 as per schedule,” the commission said.
A large section of candidates was earlier protested online demanding adjournment Why exam? A total of 9,200 candidates are expected to take the exam. As cases of omicron continue to rise across the country, civil service aspirants had said they would face problems in traveling amid the restrictions. Many were also worried about their health while appearing for the exam.
The Commission has asked the State Governments to ensure that “there is no inconvenience to the candidates/examination officials in their movement, especially those coming from containment or micro-containment areas and, if necessary, e-mail of the candidates.” -Admit Card and Identity Card. To be used as a movement pass to the examination authorities”.
The State Governments have been requested to make the public transport operational at least one day prior to the date of conduct of the examination at optimum level to ensure smooth movement of candidates and examination officials.
Commission guidelines have been provided to all the competent district authorities and location invigilators to conduct the examination. The guidelines mainly include personal hygiene of the candidates/exam functionaries, maintenance of social distancing and wearing of masks by the candidates/examination functionaries at all times, provision of sanitizers at convenient places in the venue and for examination officers, candidates to carry their own Huh. Sanitizers in transparent bottles, sanitization of each place on regular basis, two surplus examination rooms to accommodate the candidates who are coughing, sneezing, short of breath, feeling feverish so that they can take the examination under proper safety protocol etc.
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