Will publish provisional answer keys for CSE-Prelims: UPSC to SC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Supreme Court that it has “arrived at a conscious and well considered decision” to publish and review the provisional answer keys for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.

- INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

The decision was placed before the apex court through an affidavit filed by the Joint Secretary (Exams), UPSC, in response to a pending writ petition that raised serious concerns of the student community regarding the opacity, and lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the UPSC in conducting the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination — particularly in concealing material information such as answer keys, cutoff marks, and candidates’ scores.

“The Commission has arrived at a conscious and well considered decision,” the affidavit said, following “comprehensive deliberation” on various factors, including suggestions made by the amicus curiae appointed by the Supreme Court.