UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 Exam Postponed, Sparks Online Reaction: New Date Likely in Mid-December

UPPCS Examination Controller Harsh Dev Pandey stated that the decision was made due to amendments in the Public Service Commission Act 1985, which required updates to the examination process. The Commission's examination calendar dated June 3, 2024.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has postponed the Combined State/Senior Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination-2024, initially set for October 27, citing amendments in the Public Service Commission Act. The exam is now expected in mid-December, with further updates to follow. The decision has sparked online backlash, with users questioning the frequent delays, speculating reasons, and criticizing the inability to hold exams on schedule.

Reason for Postponement

Examination Controller Harsh Dev Pandey stated that the decision was made due to amendments in the Public Service Commission Act 1985, which required updates to the examination process. The Commission's examination calendar dated June 3, 2024, was referenced in the decision. Pandey added that the exact date and detailed schedule of the postponed exam will be released through a separate notification.

Official Notice and Examination Details

The official notice from UPPSC emphasizes that the exam is postponed in compliance with the government order dated June 19, 2024. The examination centers will be determined as per the standards received from the districts, and a separate announcement will confirm the date and timing.

The UPPSC has assured candidates that updates will be available on the official website uppsc.up.gov.in.

Online Reactions

The postponement has garnered reactions on social media platforms, with users questioning the frequent delays. One user, Ayushman Singh, wrote, “paper leak ho gya kya?” while another user, Arbi Azizy, commented, “Government is not able to conduct even one examination.” Another user, Dr. Loose Tongue, posted, “koi exam to time pe le lo maharaj.”

Exam Pattern for UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024

Despite the postponement, the exam pattern remains unchanged:

• Exam Name: Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination
• Number of Papers: Two (General Studies I & General Studies II - CSAT)
• Exam Duration: 2 hours per paper
  • Paper 1: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Paper 2: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Maximum Marks: 200 marks per paper
• Qualifying Criteria: Only Paper 1 counts towards merit ranking. Paper 2 (CSAT) is a qualifying paper, requiring 33% to pass.
• Question Format: Objective type (MCQs), conducted offline using OMR sheets
• Negative Marking: 0.33% deduction for each incorrect answer

The preliminary exam will comprise 150 questions in Paper 1 and 100 questions in Paper 2. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for further updates regarding the rescheduled examination.