UPPSC postpones RO, ARO exams,to hold PCS prelims on old pattern

Accepting demands of the aspirants, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Thursday postponed Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) exams, and announced to hold the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) preliminary exam on the old pattern. The Commission also announced to form a committee on RO and ARO exams.The UPPSC has decided to postpone the RO and ARO exams and hold PCS pre-exam on old pattern, an official announced outside the UPPSC office in Prayagraj.
While the announcement of conducting the PCS preliminary exam as before brought happiness to some candidates, those preparing for the RO and ARO exams appeared a bit disappointed.Aspirant Rahul Pandey said they will continue the agitation till a decision is taken on the RO and ARO exams. "We do not trust this announcement as no official notice has been uploaded on the Commission's website in this regard," Pandey said.
The Commission had declared the dates of December 7 and 8 for the PCS preliminary exam, while December 22 and 23 were declared for the RO and ARO preliminary exams. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak when contacted said the government will work in the interest of the students and will also stand with them. "Decisions will be taken in the interest of the students," he added.