(News) Not to file RTI for result details, UPSC directs pre-qualifiers

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has advised successful candidates of civil services (preliminary) examination not to file RTI applications to know the details of their results until the whole process of selection gets over.

The UPSC’s directive will have a bearing on about 16,000 candidates who have qualified this year’s Civil Services (Preliminary) test results which were made available late last night.

In a press statement, the Commission has advised the qualifiers not to file RTI applications seeking details of their marks and answer keys until the civil services exam is completed.

“Candidates are also informed that marks, cut off marks and answer keys of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2013 will be provided to them only after entire process of the Civil Services Examination is over i.e. after the declaration of final result.

“No application under RTI act, 2005 or otherwise will be entertained in this regard,” it said.

The UPSC conducts the prestigious test to select officers for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Foreign Service, among other services.

About 16,000 candidates have qualified the prelims test, according to the list containing roll numbers of successful candidates put up on the UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in.

The UPSC also puts the results of successful candidates of civil services exams (including preliminary, mains and interview) on its website once the test is over.

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Courtesy: Business Line