UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
In a growing wave of discontent, UPPSC aspirants in Prayagraj have staged a dramatic candle march, taking to the streets to voice their frustration over the upcoming examination schedule. The protest, now entering its third day, has become a symbol of the candidates’ fierce opposition to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission’s (UPPSC) decision to conduct the Provincial Civil Service Preliminary Exams in multiple shifts across two days.
UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
Set to take place on December 7 and 8 for the PCS exams, and December 22 and 23 for the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer exams, the controversial schedule proposes two shifts per day. This new format, along with the introduction of a normalisation system for the first time, has sparked a wave of anger among students, many of whom are calling for a drastic change.
UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
Chanting slogans like “One Day, One Shift” and “No Normalisation,” protesters gathered outside the UPPSC headquarters, demanding that the exams be held in a single shift on one day. Their primary concern is the fairness of the new normalisation system, which they fear could skew the results. The aspirants argue that a two-day, multi-shift exam schedule adds unnecessary complexity, especially for candidates who feel the pressure of managing both timing and exam conditions.
UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
Despite several appeals from authorities, the protesters have remained steadfast in their demands. The indefinite protest continues, with no resolution in sight. While the commission has tried to assure students that their exams will be conducted with the highest level of integrity, and irregularities at remote exam centers have been eliminated, these assurances have not quelled the anger on the streets.
UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
On Tuesday, a UPPSC spokesperson addressed the growing unrest, emphasizing that the exam’s integrity is the commission’s top priority. The spokesperson also revealed that, in response to concerns about past irregularities, the commission has removed remote centres where the risk of malpractices was high. In a further attempt to quash rumors, they acknowledged receiving complaints about Telegram channels and YouTubers allegedly trying to fuel confusion regarding the normalisation system and even spread calls for delaying the exam.
UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
However, the protesters have not been swayed by these explanations, arguing that the focus should be on a fair and transparent exam process rather than introducing new systems that could potentially disadvantage candidates. The ongoing protests have drawn attention to the tension between the commission’s efforts to modernize and streamline the examination process, and the aspirants’ calls for a simpler, more straightforward approach.
UPPSC Aspirants Protest Against Exam
As the protest drags on, the students remain resolute, hoping their voices will lead to a change in the schedule—one that could make the difference between success and failure for thousands of hopefuls across the state. Whether the commission will heed their demands remains to be seen, but for now, the “One Day, One Shift” chant continues to echo through the streets of Prayagraj.
