The Civil Services preliminary examination conducted by the
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was held on Sunday, The exam was held at
29 centers in the city on Sunday and around 60 per cent candidates took to the
examination. Out of 10,844 candidates, in Aurangabad division, 6,129 candidates
appeared, while 4,715 skipped the exam. After the examination, candidates said
that the general studies papers were easy, hence, more candidates can qualify
for main exam. In the last few years, the presence of Marathi candidates has
increased considerably in the UPSC examinations. The result of previous UPSC
examination was declared recently in which candidates from the Marathwada
region performed well. This is a clear indication that the students of
Marathwada are now taking keen interest in Civil Services examination. Hence,
the number of the students from the region in UPSC examination has increased.
The General Studies paper of 200 marks was held in the morning session between
9.30 am and 11.30 am: The paper was easy and many students will get through,
feel students. UPSC has changed the examination pattern from 2010. The
students are well acquainted with the new pattern , hence, the success ratio
may increase. As compared to the question papers of the past two years, this
year the question papers of the General Studies were easy.
The General Studies - 2 paper comprising questions on
reasoning and analytical ability, general mental ability, mathematics, English
and understanding capability carrying 200 marks was held between 2.30 pm and
4.30 pm. Arvind Pisalwar Kishor Wagh, Raghunath Narote and others who took to
the exam on Sunday were of the views that the merit is likely to increase as
the papers were easy as compared previous years.
