Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Tribunal Notices UPSC Over Eight Civil Services Exam Questions
Some students challenged eight questions from a civil services entrance test.
They said none of the four answer choices was correct for those questions.
They also said the problem could affect more than 16 marks because of negative marking.
The Central Administrative Tribunal has asked the Union Public Service Commission to respond.
The students want to be allowed to take the next examination while their case continues.
They also want the commission to explain how it handled their objections.
The next court hearing is planned for October 8, 2026.
The Main Examination is scheduled for August 21 to August 31.
The Central Administrative Tribunal issued a notice to the Union Public Service Commission over challenged Civil Services Preliminary Examination questions.
Students alleged that eight General Studies and CSAT questions had no correct option among the four choices.
They claimed the alleged errors affected more than 16 marks, including negative marking.
On August 17, their advocate sought permission for applicants to provisionally take the 2026 Civil Services Main Examination.
The next hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for August 21–31.
- Who
- Students challenging the examination questions, the Central Administrative Tribunal, and the Union Public Service Commission.
- What
- The tribunal issued notice to the UPSC over eight disputed questions from the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
- When
- The students’ request was made on August 17; the Main Examination is scheduled for August 21–31, and the next hearing is on October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Before the Central Administrative Tribunal.
- Why
- The students allege that eight questions had no correct answer option and affected more than 16 marks, including negative marking.
- Tribunal
- Central Administrative Tribunal
- Respondent
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Disputed papers
- General Studies and CSAT
- Questions challenged
- Eight
- Alleged impact
- More than 16 marks, including negative marking
- Next hearing
- October 8, 2026
- Main Examination
- Scheduled for August 21–31, 2026