UPSC Prelims 2020 Exam Date: Important update for Union Public Service Commission jobs aspirants

It's an important update for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) jobs aspirants waiting for the announcement of UPSC Prelims 2020 Exam Date. According to an update by the Commission, new calendar of examinations will be announced by UPSC after 5th June meeting. According to a release by UPSC, "Details of the new calendar of examinations will be published on the UPSC website, after the Commission’s meeting on June 5, 2020."

"With a view to giving some clarity to candidates of various examinations and interviews, which have been deferred over the last two months, the Commission will issue a revised schedule of examinations in its next meeting to be held on June 5, 2020," UPSC said.

Earlier, the Union Public Service Commission held a special meeting on May 20 to review the situation after the third phase of the nation-wide restrictions, due to COVID-19. Taking notice of the extension of several restrictions, the Commission decided that it will not be possible to resume examinations and interviews, for the present. The Commission, however, took note of the progressive relaxations being announced by the Central Government and various States and has decided to review the situation once more, after the fourth period of lockdown.

Earlier, a special meeting of the Commission was held on April, 15, 2020 to review the situation arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic.          

In view of the prevailing lockdown restrictions, including social distancing norms, it was decided that dates for all interviews, Examinations and Recruitment Boards, where candidates and advisers are required to travel from all parts of the country, will be reviewed from time to time.