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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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srk121srk25767,
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@xxiinn12345907 pls tweet n retweet


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same status of my application
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https://twitter.com/manojkjhadu/status/1288436928212119552


Hon RS member from RJD has tweeted about attempt, though compensatory.

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FinalMissionsaid

https://twitter.com/manojkjhadu/status/1288436928212119552


Hon RS member from RJD has tweeted about attempt, though compensatory.

Email ID: 


manojmeeta@gmail.com

jha.manojk@sansad.nic.in


Phone Number : Official: Mob:9650746617

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@FinalMission but this is different issue 


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Let's demand ATTEMPT and age for at least who appeared for 2019 attempt last !!

Let me have some benefit who drated this petition !!

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@pen but 2019 candidates were not affected due to this.They cleared all their rounds when there was no pandemic.Only interview of 700 candidates was affected and only some of them objected in going for interviews.Its illogical to demand attempt for them.

Infact students who will appear in 2020 are facing the prblm bcoz of lockdown.

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akshay160189said

@pen but 2019 candidates were not affected due to this.They cleared all their rounds when there was no pandemic.Only interview of 700 candidates was affected and only some of them objected in going for interviews.Its illogical to demand attempt for them.

Infact students who will appear in 2020 are facing the prblm bcoz of lockdown.

I'm here to get it ..it's of no use to me if I don't get it ..almost all people who have signed it also hope to get it 

Arun saxena sir also said that all should get ...

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@penthe petition is not visible here.


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@akshay160189I agree. but not just 700 odd students. I know some people who could not perform at their best (myself included; in interviews scheduled just before lockdown). Further, in my opinion, even if the government decides to compensate the interview students, who could not find their name in the holy pdf (due to pandemic/other reasons) , they would have to compensate the whole 2019 batch and not just 700 odd students. Else, I think others might file cases.

I researched about the attempt that was given to aspirants from 2011 in 2015. The whole batch was compensated, even those who cleared in 2011 and were in service in 2015. Even they got another chance to improve their ranks and their service. Selective attempt was not given.


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@FinalMission true ...whole batch will be compensated in that case


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Then we will have to wait for results...onlyafter that can aspiranys prove that they didnt performed their best
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https://twitter.com/manojkjhadu/status/1288436928212119552

He tweeted for upsc aspirant today ..but I guess it's  different issue

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@xxiinn12345907 The issue seems different, but any demand for attempt might make officials think of granting an attempt to all affected, maybe. I really hope they do!!


xxiinn12345907,
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Gentle Reminder

Those who are nearing the age limit with penultimate attempt kindly send an e-mail regarding an additional compensatory attempt irrespective of age limit / attempt limit in 2021 

Shri Ashish Madhaorao More
Director
Department of Personnel and Training, PMO

Ms. Rashmi Chowdhary
Addl. Secretary Admn
Department of Personnel and Training. PMO
PHONE - 01123094010 

Shri Ambuj Sharma
Under Secretary (Public)
Public Wing 5th Floor, Rail Bhawan New Delhi
011-23386447

Also kindly lodge your grievance in the following portals 


Presidential Grievance Portal - https://helpline.rb.nic.in/GrievanceNew.aspx

and send e-mails to
Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu - vpindia@nic.in
Jitendra Singh - mos-pp@nic.in
Rahul Gandhi - office@rahulgandhi.in
Arvind Kejriwal - cmdelhi@nic.in

and UPSC Chairman and Secretaries 

Arvind Saxena, Chairman, UPSC - chairman-upsc@gov.in
VASUDHA MISHRA, SECRETARY, UPSC secyoffice-upsc@gov.in
ADDITIONAL SECRETARIES
SHRI RAJ KUMAR GATHWAL - rk.gathwal@nic.in
SHRI R K SINHA - rk.sinha20@gov.in
SHRI DHANANJAY KUMAR - krdhananjay.dad@nic.in
SHRI PUSHPENDRA RAJPUT - pushpendra.r@nic.in
FinalMission,
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Nidhi Taneja has given attention to our issue but we need to dm her again and again
FinalMission,
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Ms Nidhi Taneja, journalist, who has raised several issues of students/aspirants in the past few months, has tweeted for UPSC aspirants. I believe more people should put forward the demand of an additional attempt by giving one time relaxation as a special case. Kindly tweet/retweet/dm her about the issues we are facing.


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