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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.

jasneet,penand5 otherslike this
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Reviving the thread. Anyone has some new information on this? some ray of hope maybe..
pen,Msssand1 otherslike this
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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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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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Is/has anyone tweeting/tweeted regarding this?
pen,
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@xxiinn12345907Sh Arun Saxena is an ex Jt Secy (DoPT). Agar dhang se likha jaye authorities ko toh atleast baat sunengey hamari hopefully. We can only try.


pen,
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also please spread the petition....many aspirants have signed it yesterday...i think now as exams are approaching students are looking for such petition...
FinalMission,
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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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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 

ashishm.more@nic.in
Shri Ashish Madhaorao More
Director
Department of Personnel and Training, PMO

Ms. Rashmi Chowdhary
Addl. Secretary Admn
Department of Personnel and Training. PMO
E-MAIL: rashmi.edu@nic.in
PHONE - 01123094010 

Shri Ambuj Sharma
ambuj.sharma38@nic.in
Under Secretary (Public)
Public Wing 5th Floor, Rail Bhawan New Delhi
011-23386447

Also kindly lodge your grievance in the following portals 


PMO Portal - https://pgportal.gov.in/Home/LodgeGrievance  
Presidential Grievance Portal - https://helpline.rb.nic.in/GrievanceNew.aspx
Vice President Email - http://164.100.47.5/Chairman-Rajyasabha/writetochairman.htm

and send e-mails to
Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu - vpindia@nic.in
Jitendra Singh - mos-pp@nic.in
Rahul Gandhi - office@rahulgandhi.in
Shashi Tharoor - praveen@tharoor.in , john@tharoor.in , office@tharoor.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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srk121srk25767,
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@srk121srk25767  i have sent mails.


srk121srk25767,
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tweet Nidhi Taneja- she will listen, and plz just ask for additional attempt not about dropping this year. 

https://twitter.com/nidhiindiatv/status/1276639641530060801

https://twitter.com/nidhiindiatv/status/1289933024549670913

FinalMission,
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Govt ki taraf se kuch aaya 2019 aur 2020 ? Are they planning to compensate ? ..2020 mera last hai ..but somehow I can't manage to study..I has planned according previous schedule 
FinalMission,
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Arun Kumar Saxena kaun hai?
FinalMission,
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Jitendra Singh ya dopt ko likh kar kuch ho sakta hai ? 
FinalMission,
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I can feel the pain some of us must be feeling today. I hope we get one chance.
xxiinn12345907,
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@akshay160189 hope so..those who have last attempt or already exhausted in 19


FinalMission,
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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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To

Jitendra Singh - mos-pp@nic.in

Done

xxiinn12345907,
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