General studies Paper-II (CSAT) will be a Qualifying Paper (Min. 33% req.)
Aptitude test will continue to be part of civil services preliminary examination
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Government said an expert committee will be constituted to take a holistic view of the aptitude test.
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Till such time the government takes decision on the recommendation of the committee, the general studies Paper-II (Civil Services Aptitude Test or CSAT) in the civil services (preliminary) examination will remain a qualifying paper with a minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33 per cent.
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The English language comprehension skill portion from general studies Paper-II of civil services (preliminary) examination will continue to remain excluded
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Art. Ref. : No change in UPSC prelims pattern; aptitude test to stay: Govt
