Parliamentary Committee Calls for Immediate Release of UPSC Answer Keys to Boost Transparency

A Parliamentary Committee recommends UPSC release answer keys for civil services prelims immediately post-exam to improve transparency. The UPSC currently releases keys post-selection, causing concerns over fairness. The committee suggests reforms based on the Baswan Committee's recommendations for a modernized examination process.

A Parliamentary Committee has urged the immediate release of answer keys by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) following the civil services preliminary examination to enhance transparency and candidate confidence.

The annual civil services exam, conducted in three stages, selects officers for key Indian services like IFS, IAS, and IPS. Currently, the UPSC releases preliminary exam answer keys only after the full selection process, which delays candidates' ability to challenge potential errors.

The Committee emphasized the need for reform, echoing recommendations from the Baswan Committee on examination improvements. It suggests a structured timeline for implementing these reforms, focusing on answer key disclosures and examination structure. The goal is to enhance the fairness and modernity of the UPSC examination process.

(With inputs from agencies.)