UPSC postpones civil services preliminary exam

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, May 4

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today deferred the civil services preliminary examination, which was scheduled to be held on May 31, till further orders.

In a statement, the UPSC said the decision was taken at a meeting held to review the situation after the second phase of the lockdown.

“Taking note of the extension of restrictions, the commission decided that it will not be possible to resume examinations and interviews for the present… The civil services (preliminary) examination 2020, scheduled to be held on May 31, therefore, stands deferred,” the statement read.

“As and when the dates are decided for the deferred tests/examinations, it will be ensured that candidates are given a notice of at least 30 days,” the UPSC said.