 | Civil Services Exam 2023: HC agrees to hear plea seeking publication of prelims answer keyWhile agreeing to hear the 17 UPSC aspirants' plea, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said merely asking for the publishing of the answer key does not amount to interference in the process of recruitment. |
 | A call to revolutionise civil services recruitmentThe current process is highly competitive that assesses a candidate’s academic prowess. |
 | ‘In domain of experts’: Court junks plea against CSAT question paperThe court observed that it was not for it to examine or question the wisdom of the panel of experts that prepared the question paper and re-assess the relative merit of the questions. |
 | Officers await postings in Delhi, CM asked to hold NCCSA meetThe authority will also take up matters related to complaints against some officials of the Forensic Science Laboratory and capacity building of the civil servants. |
 | An oasis for Villupuram’s civil service aspirantsPraxis, a coaching centre for civil service aspirants in Villupuram, has become a household name in the district, not just for coaching offered at a bare minimum fee, but also for its library. |
 | Parliament panel expresses concern over induction of technocrats into Civil servicesWith 70 per cent of recruits coming from tech streams, the parliamentary committee has recommended a comprehensive reevaluation of the recruitment procedures. |
 | Blind teacher and student overcome odds to clear Odisha Civil Services ExaminationHailing from Padanpur village in Keonjhar district, Bhagirathi cleared the OCS exam in his second attempt. |
 | Son of Jajpur farmer clears Odisha Civil Services exam without any coachingTarun’s perseverance helped him crack the tough exam in his third attempt. |
 | Amid Parliament gridlock, Centre aims to pass contentious Delhi services ordinance bill this weekThe ordinance has become a prestige issue for both sides. The bill is on the government's agenda this week in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. |
 | A civil servant’s way of giving backSanjay Kumar, a student of his, currently posted as assistant archeologist, ASI, Patna circle, said that he is grateful to Singh for helping him in preparations for competitive examinations. |
 | CM Kejriwal-led civil services panel meet postponed yet againHe also said that the meeting could take place as per the schedule, without Kejriwal’s presence. However, the meeting was not held, officials confirmed. |
 | Delhi HC junks plea to stay UPSC invite for CSE Mains applicationsThe petitioners earlier told the court they will not press at this stage their prayers to quash the UPSC civil services preliminary examination for this year. |
 | CPWD warns staff against using ‘external influence’ for transfersIn a note issued last week, the department said that it had taken serious note of political references and other influences being used in the service matter and violation of CCS Conduct Rules. |
 | ‘New body a farce, officers overturning Delhi CM’s decisions’The NCCSA comprises the CM as chairperson, with the chief secretary and principal secretary (home) as members. It was bestowed with powers to take decisions by a simple majority. |
 | Delhi CM calls first meeting of panel set up via ordinanceNo immediate reaction was available from the offices of the Lt Governor or the chief secretary. |
 | ChatGPT helps IAS officer oversee sea change in NellaiFor someone who initially wanted to be a teacher, Gokul’s shift toward civil service was driven by the 2018 Kerala floods. |
