The preliminary exam date for the Civil Services is to be announced soon by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
According to the media reports the exam dates will be announced on May 20, 2020.
The examination for the same was earlier scheduled to be conducted on May 31, 2020, but eventually got postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not only Civil Services but also the Indian Forest Service Exam was postponed.
The UPSC released a notification regarding the same on May 4, 2020. The notification said "The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020, scheduled to be held on May 31, 2020, therefore, stands deferred. Since this examination also serves as the screening test for the Indian Forest Service Examination, the schedule for the Indian Forest Service Examination is also deferred".
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) selects candidates for Civil Services through a preliminary exam and the main exam. While the preliminary exam is a written test, the main exam comprises a written test and an interview round.
Over 10 lakh candidates register for the Civil Services preliminary exam every year.
UPSC will issue admit cards to candidates after the exam dates are fixed.
Highlights
- The preliminary exam date for the Civil Services is to be announced soon by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- According to the media reports the exam dates will be announced on May 20, 2020.
- The examination for the same was earlier scheduled to be conducted on May 31, 2020, but eventually got postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Not only Civil Services but also the Indian Forest Service Exam was postponed.
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) selects candidates for Civil Services through a preliminary exam and the main exam.
- While the preliminary exam is a written test, the main exam comprises a written test and an interview round.
- Over 10 lakh candidates register for the Civil Services preliminary exam every year.
- UPSC will issue admit cards to candidates after the exam dates are fixed.