New Delhi (NVI): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today announced that the Civil Services Examination (CSE) which was scheduled to be held on May 31, has been postponed due to coronavirus lockdown.
The decision was taken during a meeting held by the commission to review the situation after the second-phase of the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19. Taking notice of the extension of restrictions, the Commission decided that it will not be possible to resume examinations and interviews for the present, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said in an official statement.
The situation will be reviewed again on May 20, and fresh dates for these examinations shall be notified on the UPSC website, it said.
The Commission has already deferred the following: (a) Personality test for remaining candidates for the Civil Services Examination, 2019; (b) Notification for the Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2020; (c) Notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2020; (d) Notification for the Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2020 and (e) the NDA & Naval Academy Examination, 2020, an official statement read.
As and when dates are decided for the deferred tests/examinations, it will be ensured that candidates are given a notice of at least 30 days, it added.
Nearly 10 lakh people register for Civil Services exam every year.
