UPPSC Revises PCS Exam Schedule After Student Protests

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will now hold the PCS preliminary exam on December 22 in response to demands for a fairer format.

The PCS preliminary exam will be conducted in two shifts on December 22, instead of the originally planned two-day format.
Protests by aspirants in Prayagraj led to the schedule change, with students citing concerns over fairness and logistical challenges.
The UPPSC's initial plan for a two-day exam was intended to accommodate a larger number of candidates.
Despite the revised schedule for the PCS exam, protests continue over the scheduling of the RO and ARO exams, which remain unresolved.
In 2023, both the PCS and RO/ARO exams were successfully conducted on a single day, a format students are advocating for again.