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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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@xxiinn12345907 which thread is this


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@srk121srk25767  i have sent mails.


srk121srk25767,
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@Hamarabajaj ask your friends , neighbors , , relatives etc ...To do same


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To

Jitendra Singh - mos-pp@nic.in

Done

xxiinn12345907,
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Koi news!
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Has Anyone got any reply ?
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@xxiinn12345907no buddy! Though the grievances I have posted are still open. maybe some officials are deliberating on it.


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@FinalMission I hope so...it has been almost 13 days ..status is "under process"


FinalMission,
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I thought they forgot about  it
FinalMission,
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Have they published admit cards for NDA exam?
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@TONYSTARK90011Yes I saw that too. I wonder how will they ensure social distancing. It is impossible for a 2 paper on a single day exam like UPSC PRE. This pandemic could have been used to reform the prelims paper, but looks like they want to conduct on the older pattern itself.

In the gap of two hours between papers, maximum social mingling takes place. People share snacks, smokes, soft drinks , phones and what not.


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Any updates regarding the issue? has anyone got any reply on the grievances filed ? some of my grievances are still pending.
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https://t.me/joinchat/GjKuZBHW_JLB0-eQ0OhfLQ

did u all join this grp for compensatory attempt??

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us there anyine who is really serious about getting an additional attempt??

U can join a whatsapp grp.


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Guys,any updates on attempt.
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Trying to revive this thread again. Does anyone have any update(s) regarding this issue. Last time I heard, DoPT was still deliberating on this issue.


In case they plan on giving an attempt, I believe it is high time to notify it. Preparation for 2021 has to begin ASAP. Seek more information on this.

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