Archive · 2 Sep 2025
APPSC Warns Aspirants to Fill OMR Sheets Carefully
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is telling people taking exams to be very careful when filling out their answer sheets.
The secretary, P Rajababu, said that any mistakes, like writing over answers or using correction fluid, will make the sheets invalid.
He also reminded everyone to only use black or blue pens.
For some upcoming exams, there will be negative marking, meaning that a fraction of a mark will be taken off for each wrong answer.
Results for some exams are being delayed because of court cases about qualifications and reservations.
The APPSC is working to conduct fair exams and release results on time.
APPSC secretary advised careful OMR sheet filling.
Errors like overwriting or using whiteners invalidate OMR sheets.
Only black or blue pens should be used.
Some upcoming exams have negative marking.
Results delayed due to pending court cases.
- Who
- APPSC Secretary P Rajababu
- What
- Advised candidates to carefully fill OMR sheets for recruitment exams
- When
- Monday
- Where
- APPSC office in Vijayawada
- Why
- To avoid errors that could invalidate OMR sheets and jeopardize candidates' futures.
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Event
- Press meet regarding recruitment exams
- Upcoming Exams
- Forest Beat Officer, Assistant Beat Officer, and Forest Section Officer
- Negative Marking
- One-third for every wrong answer
- Exam Dates
- September 7 (for some exams)