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Seeking additional attempt at UPSC due to pandemic (2019 and 2020 batches)



We were having this discussion on the other thread regarding the postponement of prelims due to the pandemic. However, the discussion on the thread has now shifted to the center selection process which I feel is extremely important and thus I didnt want to disturb it. Hence, I made a new thread for this (admins please delete/block this thread if you feel this is not relevant (I am not aware of the new rules)).


I have posted screenshots of opinions of Sh Arun Kumar Saxena, Ex- Jt Secy (DoPT) regarding the grant of an additional attempt next year due to the issues faced by aspirants amidst a pandemic. I feel this is important as we are seeing a spike in cases and that is causing a lot of issues to students all over the country. In this era of competition, where the seats are extremely less (900 odd (2019) and 800 odd (2020)) each attempt gets extremely crucial and one has to be at his/her 110% on the D-Day. I request those aspirants who are having their ultimate/penultimate attempts to please come forward and brainstorm on how/if we should write/tweet to relevant authorities regarding our issues. I am sure they might pay heed to it if they get enough requests. The purpose of this thread is to build a discussion around this issue.

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@pen which group?
cant see the link.


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can someone help me in drafting petition
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@pen will it be right to copy paste

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@pen will it be right to copy paste

See inbox bro 

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@penthanks for that facebook link. However I think their demand is somewhat different that what we seek. 35 years limit for UPSC CSE seems to be somewhat far fetched at this moment. However one time attempt as a one time measure due to the pandemic seems more realistic and genuine. I dont think the government would have any issues in granting that as a one time measure only.


jasneet,ShivinS
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I AM CHANGING THE TITLE...THIS IS MORE THAN WORD LIMIT
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I AM CHANGING THE TITLE...THIS IS MORE THAN WORD LIMIT

Ok.so what's the new one ?

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http://chng.it/DVZMfJsg
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guys spreas it please
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guys spread it@pen @FinalMission 

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guys spread it@pen @FinalMission 

Ok

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Plz spread in the telegram channels that u know
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also on fb page because i am not a member of upsc pages on facebook
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also on fb page because i am not a member of upsc pages on facebook

I've shared in one

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@pen you are correct. I hope everyone gets at least one attempt next year. However I have heard a group of students have been demanding attempts since 2016.  I do hope more people join for an attempt in 2021 but I dont want it to get political. Else the government might get aloof to our plight.
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@akshay160189thanks for this initiative


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@akshay160189thanks for this initiative


@FinalMission can we change the title of this thread to "all forumias members sign petition for attempts and age due to covid " ?

I think many people cannot make out that a petition has started !

What say?

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26 till now ..I think we'll have to put in more than 100
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@penyes. thats a good idea. also if somehow this thread gets pinned...


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@FinalMission the truth is i am not eligible for exam i am 34....i am just supporting u all and my wife...this is her last attempt and the date written after my name is her birth date coz she was not able to prepare all these years bcoz of family prblm so i want all of you who faced similar problems get a fair chance.

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