Coronavirus: UPSC CSE Interview 2019-20 Deferred

UPSC Civil Services Interview 2019 postponed as a precautionary measure against the Novel Corona Virus threat.

Union Public Service Commission has postponed Personality Tests of all candidates scheduled from 23rd March 2020 to 3rd April 2020 till further orders.

The new dates for the Personality Tests will be informed to the candidates in due course of time.

Read the Notice on Deferment of UPSC Civil Services Interview

Due to the prevailing conditions caused by the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), as a precautionary measure, the Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 scheduled from 23rd March 2020 to 3rd April 2020 are deferred till further orders.

New dates for the Personality Tests (Interviews) will be informed to the candidates in due course of time.

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has been conducting the Personality Test for candidates who qualified the Civil Services Main Exam (written) 2019 from February 17, 2020. The interview process was all set to conclude by April 3, 2020. However, now, this has been deferred.

Coronavirus – What should UPSC aspirants do now?

Aspirants should be aware that what we are facing now is a global pandemic – never experienced before.

There are confusions everywhere, but as future civil servants, you should realise that it’s not the time to be panic. You should be cautious but don’t panic.

Try to spread proper awareness about Covid-19 among your friends and relatives.

It’s time to practise social distancing. Be safe.

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We know that many educational institutions are already closed now.

But there is nothing to worry.

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With timely action from the government and proper cooperation from citizens, we can hope that this dust due to the sudden outbreak of Coronavirus will settle soon. You may remember that China has already brought Covid-19 infection under control.

India too can break the chain. We will overcome the Corona threat.

Things will soon be back to normal.

Until then, make sure you use your time and resources wisely.

Stay at the comfort of your home and prepare online.

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