By BY-BKA 
Candidates preparing for the UPPSC RO/ARO 2023 and PCS Prelims 2024 exams are uniting to protest the recent decision to conduct exams over two days instead of one. Many candidates argue that extending the exam schedule causes additional stress and logistical issues, especially for those traveling long distances.
The protest reflects growing dissatisfaction among aspirants, who feel that a single-day exam format is more efficient and minimizes costs. Students claim that stretching exams over two days could impact their performance and adds to their financial burden due to extended accommodation and travel needs.
This issue has sparked widespread debate, and candidates are calling on the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to revert to the original one-day schedule, emphasizing that a unified exam day will be fairer and less taxing for all candidates.
The movement is gaining momentum on social media, with hashtags like #UPPSCExamProtest and #OneDayExam trending, as aspirants voice their concerns in hopes of sparking change.
UPPSC RO/ARO 2023 and PCS Prelims 2024 Candidates Protest Two-Day Exam Format and Normalisation Policy
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) recently announced that the PCS Prelims 2024 and RO/ARO Prelims 2023 exams will be conducted over two days and in two shifts. However, even before the official dates were confirmed, candidates voiced their concerns. On November 11, they plan to stage another protest at the UPPSC Gate No. 2 with an indefinite dharna, demanding a single-day, single-shift exam format.
Aspirants like Pratima Singh from Prayagraj, who is preparing for competitive exams, emphasize the importance of conducting these tests on the same day and in one shift to reduce anxiety. According to her and other candidates, splitting the exams into two shifts increases uncertainty and stress, as well as logistical challenges.
The UP PCS Prelims is scheduled for December 7 and 8, while the RO/ARO Prelims will be held on December 22 and 23, both across two days and shifts. In addition to concerns about the split schedule, candidates are also protesting UPPSC’s decision to introduce normalisation in scoring. Many feel that normalisation could lead to unfair results and even opportunities for corruption, as it wasn’t mentioned in the original exam notification. They argue that implementing such a major change mid-process is against the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which states that rules should not change midway through recruitment.
Candidates are calling for UPPSC to reverse these changes immediately, stating they may take legal action if the commission doesn’t respond. As their protest gains momentum, hashtags like #UPPSCProtest, #OneDayExam, and #NoNormalisation are circulating on social media, reflecting the candidates’ push for a fair, transparent recruitment process.