UPPSC Revises PCS Exam Schedule After Student Protests

Overview

• 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.