The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to reconsider the representation of the candidates, who could not appear in the Civil Services Mains exam due to COVID-19 infection.
New Delhi, March 31: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to reconsider the representation of the candidates, who could not appear in the Civil Services Mains exam due to COVID-19 infection. A bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar directed authorities concerned to reconsider the representation of the students who have been deprived of an attempt at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam due to COVID -19. The court directed the authorities to decide on the matter […]
Centre in the Supreme Court has opposed a plea seeking extra attempt for candidates who could not appear in the Civil Services Mains exam due to COVID-19 infection, arguing that admitting it may lead to similar demands for other examinations conducted all over the country.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said if the Commission makes a provision for re-examination, then it will have cascading effects on the schedules of other ongoing examinations as well as others. Centre Opposes UPSC Aspirants’ Plea in Supreme Court for Extra Attempt at Civil Services Mains Exam.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday opposed the petition in Delhi High Court seeking direction to postpone the schedule of Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2021 till the COVID-19 situation is normalised and stated that candidates can follow basic protocols like wearing double masks to prevent themselves from infection.