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Odisha Cabinet Approves Removal Of OCS Attempt Limit; Aspirants To Get Unlimited Attempts
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What Happened?
The Odisha Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Civil Services Examination Rules, removing limits on attempts for recruitment exams. All candidates can now take the exam as many times as they wish.
Key points
- The amendment eliminates the cap on attempts for all categories of candidates.
- Previously, General candidates had six attempts, SEBC candidates had nine, while SC and ST candidates had unlimited attempts.
- The decision aims to provide fairer opportunities for merit-based selection.
- The announcement was initially made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Independence Day.
- Candidates must still meet age and eligibility requirements set by the Commission.
Key insights
- The removal of the attempt limit may lead to increased competition among candidates.
- This policy change aligns Odisha with practices in other states that offer unlimited attempts.
- The decision reflects the government's responsiveness to the demands of aspirants.
Why it matters
This change could enhance access to civil service opportunities for a broader range of candidates.
Source
Times Now
