TEST OF SINCERITY

UP PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

- Ashish Misra

The Uttar Pradesh government has gone into overdrive to not just ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process but also rationalise the examinations conducted by the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC). In a big relief to the aspirants, the commission has done away with the mandatory optional subject in the main paper of the Combined State/ Senior Subordinate Services Exam, popularly known as the PCS exam. Now, those clearing the preliminary exam (scheduled on May 14) will have to write only two state-centric general studies papers in the main exam (to begin on September 23).

The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on February 22. The scaling methods adopted earlier to establish homogeneity in marks among optional subjects had remained a source of discontent. A common question paper is expected to provide a level playing field to all candidates.