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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Preliminary Exam 2024 concluded on Sunday, December 22. Despite initial opposition, the exam was conducted peacefully under heightened security measures, with only 42% of registered candidates attending. Out of 5,76,154 registered candidates, only 2,41,212 appeared for the exam. The protests, logistical challenges, and tight schedules might have contributed to the low attendance. The protests, sparked by the scheduling decision, subsided only after UPPSC assured students that the exam would be held in a single day. UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar reported that the exams were held smoothly across 1,331 centres. A double-layer security system was implemented to ensure fairness, involving police and agency oversight. Key measures included: Only one cheating incident was reported. A candidate at Jawaharlal Nehru PG College, Etah, was caught using earphones. The police promptly booked the individual. The selection process for the PCS exam involves three stages: The cut-off marks for UPPSC Prelims 2023 provide insights into the competitive landscape. The category-wise cut-offs were as follows: Although no official date has been announced, results are expected to be released soon on the UPPSC website. The answer key will likely precede the results, offering candidates an opportunity to estimate their scores. Initially scheduled for March 17, the PCS Prelims faced multiple postponements due to logistical issues and protests in Prayagraj. The delay culminated in protests demanding a revised schedule, eventually leading to the December 22 exam date. The UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 managed to overcome hurdles with effective planning and strict measures. However, the low attendance reflects the impact of initial unrest. As candidates await results, the focus now shifts to the next stages of the selection process. (With agency inputs)
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
| Unreserved | 125 |
| Scheduled Caste | 112 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 109 |
| OBC | 128 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 129 |
| Dependant of Freedom Fighters | 122 |
| Female | 124 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 104 |
| Differently Abled Persons | 99 |
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