(ALERT) Government has approved CSAT in place of CSE Prelims
Changing Pattern Of UPSC Examination
The Government has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services
Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The
CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011 would
be transparent. This will enable screening of candidates having a right aptitude
for Civil Services.
In CSAT, one of optional subjects, which a candidate could have chosen out of 23
optionals, is being replaced with a common paper on aptitude test. The syllabus
of CSAT is being worked out by the UPSC. The CSAT is aimed at providing a
greater degree of level - playing field to candidates of different backgrounds.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Shri Prithviraj Chavan in written reply
to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Courtesy: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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