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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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but i will support you all in any way i can
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@pen  not even half of the people of that fb grp who liked your post have signed this.I dont understand why so??

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@pen i am not preparing for upsc...i never did...i have a business...and i am here to just help you all get a fair chance

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hey i got one more idea...can we ask some newspapers to cover our petition so that more aspirants will know abt it
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@akshay160189can Mr Raveesh help us in this?


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but one thing we can do is contact editors and try to tell them abt this petition...it will be gud if even one or two papers can highlight our issue
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Can anyone tell The further procedure after achieving required signatures .. what will be the next step?
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Ravish Kumar ndtv Facebook page ..let's send him a message ..in huge numbers 

https://m.facebook.com/RavishKaPage/

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@pen yes this is good option


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@akshay160189posting your link in the other speculation group that is pinned.


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ye congress nahi hai BJP hai bhaiyon............. kuch nahi milne wala. aur ye to court bhi nahi sunega............ :)
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Those who are nearing the age limit with penultimate attempt kindly send a mail to ambuj[dot]sharma38[at]nic[dot]in,

Officer Designation
Under Secretary (Public)
Contact Address
Public Wing 5th Floor, Rail Bhawan New Delhi
Contact Number 011-23386447

He is the Officer-In-Charge who is looking after the issue.

A simple mail explaining your difficulties might help.
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Also kindly lodge your grievance in PMO Portal -  https://pgportal.gov.in/Home/LodgeGrievance and send e-mails to
Jitendra Singh - mos-pp@nic.in
Rahul Gandhi - office@rahulgandhi.in
Shashi Tharoor - praveen@tharoor.in , john@tharoor.in , office@tharoor.in 
Do not forget to contact your local MP and MLA also via e-mail or snail mail.

Worth a shot may be! And there is no down side to sending a mail.
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Has anyone sent a mail or message on Facebook page  to ravish Kumar ndtv ?
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@penI think if more people ask him on twitter, he might pick up the issue. I have heard he has done a show on EWS age relax issue.


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@FinalMission Yes but unfortunately this thread is not reviving ..except 1-2 people no one seem serious !

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Also kindly lodge your grievance in PMO Portal -  https://pgportal.gov.in/Home/LodgeGrievance and send e-mails to
Jitendra Singh - mos-pp@nic.in
Rahul Gandhi - office@rahulgandhi.in
Shashi Tharoor - praveen@tharoor.in , john@tharoor.in , office@tharoor.in 
Do not forget to contact your local MP and MLA also via e-mail or snail mail.

Worth a shot may be! And there is no down side to sending a mail.

Ms. Rashmi Chowdhary

Addl. Secretary Admn

Department of Personnel and Training. PMO

E-MAIL: rashmi.edu[at]nic[dot]in

PHONE - 01123094010

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@srk121srk25767 kya likhna hai mail main? If anyone has already written .. please post here


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