UPSC postpones civil services preliminary exam scheduled May 31

The decision was taken during a meeting held by the Union Public Service Commission on Monday

The civil services preliminary examination, scheduled to be held on May 31, has been deferred, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said.

The decision was taken during a meeting held by the commission on Monday to review the situation after the second-phase of the Covid-19-induced nationwide lockdown.

"Taking notice of the extension of restrictions, the commission decided that it will not be possible to resume examinations and interview for the present," the UPSC said in a communique. 
 

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