Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(state PSC civil services 2026,how to apply state PSC,UPPSC,MPPSC,KPSC,MPSC,RPSC,BPSC,TNPSC,APPSC,Article 315 State PSC,state civil service exam,Provincial Civil Service,DSP Tahsildar BDO,state PSC notification,domicile certificate,RTI to State PSC,answer script RTI,state PSC mark sheet)&metatag-description=(Step-by-step 2026 guide to applying for State Public Service Commission exams — UPPSC, MPPSC, KPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, TNPSC, APPSC and others. Article 315 framework, eligibility (domicile, age, attempts), Prelim → Main → Interview cycle, what gets candidates stuck, and the escalation path: State PSC helpdesk → CM helpline → CPGRAMS → RTI to PIO of State PSC under the Aditya Bandopadhyay rule.)}}
+====== How to apply for State PSC (Public Service Commission) civil services — complete 2026 guide ======
+{{ :social:auto:apply-state-psc-civil-services-2026.png?direct&1200 |How to apply for State PSC civil services 2026 — RTI Wiki citizen guide}}
+{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer.** Each Indian state has its own **Public Service Commission (State PSC)** — a constitutional body under **Article 315 of the Constitution** — which recruits state government officers (Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer, Tahsildar, Sales Tax Officer, etc.). The exam structure mirrors UPSC: **Prelim → Main → Interview**, but the syllabus, language, and number of optional papers differ state to state. Most state PSCs require a **state domicile certificate** (a few — UPPSC, MPPSC, RPSC, BPSC — accept other-state candidates only under the Unreserved category, no caste relaxation). Apply online at the state PSC portal: **uppsc.up.nic.in** (UP), **mppsc.mp.gov.in** (MP), **kpsc.kar.nic.in** (Karnataka), **mpsc.gov.in** (Maharashtra), **rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in** (Rajasthan), **bpsc.bih.nic.in** (Bihar), **tnpsc.gov.in** (Tamil Nadu), **psc.ap.gov.in** (Andhra Pradesh) and so on. Fee is typically **₹100-₹600** depending on state and category. **Number of attempts** varies — UPPSC allows 4 (Gen) / 6 (OBC) / unlimited (SC/ST); BPSC has 4/5/no-limit; some states (TNPSC, KPSC) have no limit. Each year about **40-50 lakh citizens** appear across all State PSCs; about **15,000-20,000** get selected.
+</WRAP>
+===== Akash's story — "From a Patna BCom to Sub-Divisional Officer in Bhagalpur" =====
+<WRAP center round box 80%>
+//Akash Kumar, 26, BCom (Hons) graduate from Patna University, 2021 batch. Father is a retired SBI clerk in Buxar; mother homemaker. Started serious BPSC prep in 2022 after a year of indecision.//
+> "I left a ₹22,000-a-month job at a private accounting firm in Patna in March 2022 and shifted to a Khan Sir branch coffee shop near Musallahpur Hat to study. When **BPSC notified the 67th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) in March 2025**, I was ready. I went to **bpsc.bih.nic.in**, registered with my Aadhaar OTP, uploaded my BCom marksheet (Patna University), Class 12 marksheet (BSEB), Class 10 (BSEB), domicile certificate (issued by SDM Buxar in 2024 — valid only for 1 year, so I had to refresh it), and a passport photo + signature. Fee was **₹600 for General** and **₹150 for Bihar SC/ST/Female**. I submitted on 19 March 2025. Admit card came on 28 April. **Prelim was on 11 May 2025** at GD College, Begusarai (centre allotted by BPSC, not my choice) — 150 questions, 2 hours, GS only. Cutoff was 78/150 for General; I scored 87. **Main was on 22-26 September 2025 at Patna** — 6 papers: General Hindi (qualifying, 100 marks), General Studies I, General Studies II, Essay, and one optional (I picked **History**) which has 2 papers. I had to write 3 hours each, 300 marks per paper. Result of Main: 7 January 2026. I made the cutoff. **Interview at BPSC office, 15 Bailey Road, Patna, on 18 February 2026** — 120 marks. The board had 5 members; questions were on my home district (Buxar), the Buxar power plant, the Bhojpuri-Magahi linguistic divide, and one current affairs question on the **Bihar Caste Survey 2023**. **Final result on 14 April 2026 — I was at rank 187 in the General list, allotted to Bihar Civil Service (BCS, Group A)** because top ranks went to BPS-DSP and Commercial Tax Officer. **Posted as Sub-Divisional Officer at Bhagalpur Sadar after a 9-month training at Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development (BIPARD), Patna.** Pay Level 9 — basic ₹56,100 + DA + HRA + government accommodation = **about ₹1.05 lakh in hand**. Total cost of the journey: ~₹1.4 lakh over 3 years (mostly coaching at Drishti IAS Hindi medium + books). My ₹600 application fee was **not refunded** (Bihar doesn't refund). Patience is the only real test."
+—Akash, April 2026
+</WRAP>
+For BPSC 67th CCE 2024 — the cycle Akash cleared — about **5.5 lakh candidates appeared** for **803 posts** (1 in 685). UPPSC PCS 2024 had **5.7 lakh applicants** for **220 posts** (1 in 2,590 — even harder than UPSC CSE, by ratio). The good news is that state PSC syllabi are narrower and more rooted in state geography/history/polity — and the language allowed (Hindi/Marathi/Tamil/Telugu/Kannada in main papers) means a smaller English-handicap.
+===== What this is — and who can apply =====
+A **State Public Service Commission (State PSC)** is a constitutional body created under **Article 315(1)** of the Constitution. Its main function is to conduct competitive examinations for appointment to state government posts and to advise the Governor on matters concerning state services. Each state has its own PSC; some smaller states share a PSC (Joint Public Service Commission for the North-Eastern states except Assam, Mizoram, etc.).
+The exam is most commonly called the **State Civil Services Examination** or **Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)**. The roles you can be selected to:
+  * **State Civil Service** — Deputy Collector / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Officer (Group A entry, promoted later to IAS as State quota).
+  * **State Police Service** — Deputy Superintendent of Police / Assistant Commissioner of Police (promoted later to IPS).
+  * **District-level officers** — Tahsildar / Naib Tahsildar, Block Development Officer (BDO), Chief Officer (Municipal), District Treasury Officer, Excise Officer.
+  * **State revenue, commercial tax, forests, audit, social welfare** — Sales Tax Officer, Range Forest Officer, Audit Officer, District Welfare Officer.
+The legal anchor is **Article 315 of the Constitution** + the **State PSC's own Act and Regulations** (e.g., **U.P. Public Service Commission (Procedure and Conduct of Business) Rules**, **Bihar PSC Rules**, **Maharashtra Public Service Commission Rules**, etc.). The **State Civil Services Examination Rules** for each state lay down syllabus, eligibility, age, attempts, exam pattern.
+**Major state PSCs and their portals:**
+  * **UPPSC** (Uttar Pradesh): **uppsc.up.nic.in**
+  * **MPPSC** (Madhya Pradesh): **mppsc.mp.gov.in**
+  * **KPSC** (Karnataka): **kpsc.kar.nic.in**
+  * **MPSC** (Maharashtra): **mpsc.gov.in**
+  * **RPSC** (Rajasthan): **rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in**
+  * **BPSC** (Bihar): **bpsc.bih.nic.in**
+  * **TNPSC** (Tamil Nadu): **tnpsc.gov.in**
+  * **APPSC** (Andhra Pradesh): **psc.ap.gov.in**
+  * **TSPSC** (Telangana): **tspsc.gov.in**
+  * **WBPSC** (West Bengal): **wbpsc.gov.in**
+  * **OPSC** (Odisha): **opsc.gov.in**
+  * **GPSC** (Gujarat): **gpsc.gujarat.gov.in**
+  * **HPSC** (Haryana): **hpsc.gov.in**
+  * **HPPSC** (Himachal): **hppsc.hp.gov.in**
+  * **JKPSC** (J&K): **jkpsc.nic.in**
+  * **CGPSC** (Chhattisgarh): **psc.cg.gov.in**
+  * **JPSC** (Jharkhand): **jpsc.gov.in**
+**Eligibility — common across most state PSCs:**
+  * **Indian citizen.**
+  * **Domicile** of the relevant state — for SC/ST/OBC reservation. Most state PSCs allow other-state candidates to apply only under the General/Unreserved category (so no caste reservation, no age relaxation, no fee concession). A few states (TNPSC, KPSC, MPSC) restrict even General-category seats to state domicile holders.
+  * **Age** — typically **21-32 years** for General; **21-37** for OBC (5-yr extra in some states); **21-40** for SC/ST; **+10 yrs for PwBD**; **+3 yrs for ex-servicemen** (varies). Each state has its own cut-off (e.g., UPPSC counts age as on 1 July of notification year).
+  * **Education** — Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students can apply in some states (UPPSC yes; BPSC no).
+  * **Number of attempts** — varies sharply. UPPSC: 4 (Gen) / 6 (OBC) / unlimited (SC/ST). BPSC: 4 / 5 / unlimited (and removed 5-yr age cap in 2024). RPSC: no limit. TNPSC: no limit. KPSC: no limit.
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+==== Step 1 — Watch for the State PSC notification ====
+  * State PSCs publish **annual or biennial** notifications. For UPPSC PCS, typically January-February; BPSC CCE, March; MPPSC, October-November; RPSC RAS, July-August; TNPSC Group I, March; KPSC KAS, October.
+  * Notification is published in **Employment News, the state government Gazette, and on the State PSC portal**.
+  * Read the notification PDF in full — it lists vacancy by service, syllabus, age cut-off date, fee, exam centres, important dates.
+==== Step 2 — Create / refresh your One-Time Registration (OTR) ====
+  * Almost all state PSCs now use a **one-time profile** (OTR) that you reuse across notifications. Create it before the exam fills up.
+  * Aadhaar OTP eKYC pulls in your name, DOB, address.
+  * Set password. Save the OTR / registration number.
+  * Upload **photo (50 KB max, recent, light background)** and **signature (30 KB, blue/black ink on white)**.
+==== Step 3 — Apply for the specific notification ====
+  * Login → "Apply" → choose the open notification.
+  * Fill in:
+    * Educational qualifications (with university and year).
+    * Domicile state.
+    * Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen status — claim only if you can prove with valid certificate.
+    * Service / post preferences in **rank order** — this is binding for the final allotment. List carefully.
+    * Optional subject (for Main) — for states that have optional. Most have moved to GS-only Main.
+    * Examination centre — choose 3 in order.
+==== Step 4 — Upload documents and pay fee ====
+  * **Documents** typically required at application stage:
+    * Passport-size photo + signature in prescribed dimensions.
+    * Aadhaar (for OTR).
+    * 10th + 12th + Bachelor's marksheet.
+    * **Domicile certificate** (issued by SDM / Tahsildar of your district; many states require it to be **less than 12 months old** at the time of DV).
+    * Caste / EWS certificate (in **Central Government format with non-creamy-layer clause for OBC**).
+    * PwBD certificate (UDID number on Form V/VI/VII as per RPwD Act 2016).
+    * Ex-servicemen discharge book.
+  * **Fee** by category (illustrative, varies by state):
+    * **UPPSC PCS** — Gen ₹125, OBC ₹125, SC/ST ₹65, PwBD ₹25.
+    * **BPSC CCE** — Gen ₹600, OBC ₹600, Bihar SC/ST/Female/PwBD ₹150.
+    * **MPSC** — Gen ₹544, Reserved ₹344.
+    * **RPSC RAS** — Gen ₹400, OBC ₹400, SC/ST/Sahariya ₹350, PwBD ₹350.
+    * **MPPSC** — Gen ₹500, Reserved ₹250 (+₹40 portal charge for non-MP candidates).
+    * **TNPSC Group I** — Gen ₹150 (one-time registration ₹150, per-exam ₹100).
+  * Modes: net banking, debit/credit card, UPI, sometimes SBI Challan offline.
+  * **Note:** Most state PSCs do **not** refund the fee on attendance (unlike RRB).
+==== Step 5 — Submit + download the application ====
+  * Preview → Submit → application number generated → download PDF for your records.
+==== Step 6 — Download admit card 14-21 days before Prelim ====
+  * Released on the State PSC portal under "Admit Card / Hall Ticket / Pravesh Patra".
+  * Carry: printed admit card + one original photo ID + your own pen (most states require **black ball-point** pen for OMR).
+==== Step 7 — Take Prelim → Main → Interview → wait for final result ====
+  * **Prelim** — typically 2 papers of 2 hours each. **GS Paper 1** (200 marks, 100-150 questions, merit-deciding) + **CSAT / Aptitude Paper 2** (200 marks, qualifying — 33% for most states, 40% for some). Negative marking 1/3. Held in May-August depending on state.
+  * **Main** — descriptive papers, written by hand in Hindi / English / regional language as per the state's option list. Held in October-December typically. Number of papers:
+    * **UPPSC PCS Main** — 8 papers (General Hindi qualifying, General Essay, GS I-IV, Optional Paper I-II) = 1500 marks.
+    * **BPSC Main** — 6 papers (General Hindi qualifying, GS I, GS II, Essay, Optional Paper I, Optional Paper II) = 900 marks.
+    * **MPSC Mains** — 6 papers (Marathi + English compulsory, GS I-IV) = 1750 marks (after the 2025 reform).
+    * **RPSC RAS Main** — 4 GS papers = 800 marks.
+    * **TNPSC Group I Main** — 3 GS papers + Tamil = 750 marks.
+  * **Interview / Personality Test** — 100-275 marks depending on state. Held at the State PSC headquarters (e.g., 15 Bailey Road, Patna; 10 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Lucknow; State PSC Bhavan, Bengaluru).
+  * **Final selection** = Main + Interview marks (Prelim is only a screening filter).
+  * **Final result + service allotment list** is published on the portal. Posting orders follow from the state government 3-12 months later.
+===== Sample fee + eligibility table =====
+<code>
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| State    | Portal      | Age      | Attempts  | Domicile  | Fee (Gen/ |
+| PSC      |             | (Gen)    | (Gen)     | required  | Reserved) |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| UPPSC    | uppsc.up.   | 21-40    | 4         | No (but   | ₹125 /    |
+|          | nic.in      |          |           | reserva-  | ₹65       |
+|          |             |          |           | tion only |           |
+|          |             |          |           | for UP    |           |
+|          |             |          |           | residents)|           |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| BPSC     | bpsc.bih.   | 22-37    | 4         | Same as   | ₹600 /    |
+|          | nic.in      |          |           | UPPSC     | ₹150      |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| MPPSC    | mppsc.mp.   | 21-40    | No limit  | Same      | ₹500 /    |
+|          | gov.in      |          |           |           | ₹250      |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| RPSC RAS | rpsc.       | 21-40    | No limit  | Same      | ₹400 /    |
+|          | rajasthan.  |          |           |           | ₹350      |
+|          | gov.in      |          |           |           |           |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| MPSC     | mpsc.gov.in | 19-38    | No limit  | Yes       | ₹544 /    |
+|          |             |          |           | (Marathi  | ₹344      |
+|          |             |          |           | language) |           |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| TNPSC    | tnpsc.gov.  | 21-32    | No limit  | Yes       | ₹150 +    |
+| Group I  | in          |          |           | (Tamil    | ₹100      |
+|          |             |          |           | required) |           |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| KPSC KAS | kpsc.kar.   | 21-35    | No limit  | Yes       | ₹600 /    |
+|          | nic.in      |          |           | (Kannada) | ₹300      |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| APPSC    | psc.ap.     | 21-42    | No limit  | Yes       | ₹250 +    |
+| Group I  | gov.in      |          |           |           | ₹120 OTR  |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+| Age      | SC/ST +5, OBC NCL +3 (some states), PwBD +10, Ex-servicemen|
+| relax-   | as per state rule. Bihar removed 5-yr age cap in 2024.     |
+| ation    |                                                            |
++----------+-------------+----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
+</code>
+===== Common reasons your State PSC application gets stuck =====
+  * **Domicile certificate format / age.** Most states require a **state-government-issued domicile certificate (mool nivas / residence certificate)** less than 12 months old at the time of Document Verification. A dated old certificate gets rejected at DV. Get a fresh one from your SDM/Tahsildar before applying.
+  * **Caste certificate not in Central format with NCL clause.** OBC certificates issued in state format (without "non-creamy layer" mention) are rejected. The required Annexure varies by state (Annexure-A in UP, Annexure-II in Bihar, etc.).
+  * **EWS certificate** — must be on **Form-2** under the **EWS Reservation Order, 2019**, with annual income < ₹8 lakh, no agricultural land > 5 acres, no flat > 1000 sq ft, no plot > 100 sq yards in notified municipal area. Issued by Tahsildar/SDM, valid for **1 financial year only** — you'll often need a fresh one for each cycle.
+  * **PwBD certificate not on RPwD Act 2016 Form V/VI/VII** with a UDID number.
+  * **OTR profile mismatch** — name on Aadhaar differs from name on degree certificate. Update one or get a name-correction affidavit.
+  * **Paper preference / centre full** — some state PSCs cap candidates per centre; if centres in your city are full, you may be allotted a far-off city. Apply early.
+  * **Wrong number of attempts claimed.** Some states count "appearing in Prelim" as an attempt; some count only Mains. Check the rules.
+  * **Optional paper not allowed** — UPPSC has a fixed list of optionals; many states have removed optional altogether (BPSC kept it; UPPSC has 28 optionals; RPSC has none in main).
+  * **Result delayed** — state PSCs are notorious for delays (BPSC has had Prelim-to-final cycles of 2-3 years). RTI for status of file movement helps.
+===== If stuck — the escalation ladder =====
+==== Rung 1 — State PSC helpdesk ====
+Each PSC has a helpline (e.g., **UPPSC: 0532-2407500**, **BPSC: 0612-2215805**, **MPSC: 022-22791515**, **RPSC: 0145-2635212**, **MPPSC: 0755-2578801**). Listed under "Contact Us" on the portal. Best for application-stage technical issues. Average response: 5-10 days.
+==== Rung 2 — State CM Helpline ====
+  * Most states run a **CM Helpline** that accepts grievances against any state department:
+    * UP — **1076**
+    * Bihar — **0612-2226000** / Lok Shikayat Niwaran Adhikar (Bihar's RTPS portal)
+    * MP — **181**
+    * Rajasthan — **181 / Sampark portal**
+    * Maharashtra — **1800-120-8040 (Aaple Sarkar)**
+    * Karnataka — **1902 (Janaspandana)**
+    * Tamil Nadu — **CM Cell complaints portal at cmcell.tn.gov.in**
+  * Useful when the State PSC itself is non-responsive — the CM Cell can route to PSC Secretary.
+==== Rung 3 — CPGRAMS — Department of Personnel ====
+  * **https://pgportal.gov.in** → State Government → choose your state → "Public Service Commission".
+  * Note: CPGRAMS is a Central platform, but state grievances are routed to the state government's grievance machinery. Useful for posting trail.
+  * **30-day SLA**.
+==== Rung 4 — State Information Commission for stuck RTIs ====
+  * Each state has its own State Information Commission (SIC) — not the Central CIC. Address listed on **sic.<state>.gov.in**.
+  * If your RTI to the State PSC PIO doesn't get a reply in 30 days, file a **First Appeal** to the FAA of the State PSC, then a **Second Appeal** to the SIC.
+==== Rung 5 — Right to Information (RTI) ====
+This is where transparency really starts to deliver. **Every State PSC is a "public authority"** under §2(h) of the RTI Act 2005 — they are bodies "established under the Constitution" (Article 315). Each State PSC has a designated **PIO** (usually the Secretary or a Deputy Secretary) and an **FAA** (usually the Chairman or Member-in-charge), listed under the "RTI" tab of the portal.
+**RTI helps here when:**
+  * Your **mark sheet** (post-result) is not displayed online — RTI to PIO State PSC for: subject-wise marks, total marks, your rank, and the cutoff. State PSCs comply for individual marks (a per-candidate disclosure under Aditya Bandopadhyay).
+  * You want a copy of your **evaluated answer script** for Mains. The Supreme Court in **CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011) 8 SCC 497** held an evaluated answer script is "information" under §2(f) and must be disclosed. Many State PSCs (BPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC, RPSC) provide answer-script copies on RTI within 30-90 days, on payment of per-page copying fee (₹2-₹10).
+  * The **provisional answer key** had a question you challenged with the prescribed fee — and the final key was published without explanation. RTI to PIO State PSC for the **subject expert's note** on your specific challenge.
+  * Your **service allotment** seems off (e.g., your rank should have got DSP but you got Tahsildar). RTI to PIO State PSC for the **final allotment list** (always public after declaration) + the cutoff for each service.
+  * Your candidature was **rejected at DV** for a documentation reason. RTI to PIO State PSC for the **DV file noting** — which document, which clerk, what objection.
+  * Your **interview marks** look unusually low. RTI gets the per-board / per-day distribution (often shows interviewer-wise normalisation issues).
+See the dedicated guide: [[:rti-for-beginners|RTI in 12 simple steps — for first-time filers]] and [[:challenge-exam-result-revaluation-2026|How to challenge exam result / get revaluation — complete 2026 guide]].
+**RTI does NOT help here when:**
+  * You want to **change your category** post-application (Gen → OBC, OBC → SC) because your situation changed — RTI cannot fix substantive eligibility.
+  * You want to **dispute the cutoff** — RTI gets you the cutoff; it does not lower it for you.
+  * You filed RTI a week after Mains and ask "tell me my result" before declaration — premature.
+  * You want **model answers** before the official answer key is published — denied under §8(1)(d) (commercial confidence / examination integrity).
+  * You ask for **interviewer-wise marks of all candidates** without specific cause — broad, fishing requests get rejected as "disproportionate diversion of resources" under §7(9). Ask for your own + the cutoff.
+  * You want to challenge the **medical / character verification** rejection — RTI gets you the file; the substantive remedy is a writ to the High Court or appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal.
+For sibling guides, see [[:apply-upsc-civil-services-exam-2026|How to apply for UPSC Civil Services — complete 2026 guide]] and [[:apply-ssc-cgl-exam-2026|How to apply for SSC CGL — complete 2026 guide]].
+===== FAQs =====
+**Q. I'm from Uttar Pradesh — can I appear for BPSC?**\\
+Yes — but only as a General candidate (no SC/ST/OBC reservation, no age relaxation, no fee concession). Same for UP candidate appearing in MPSC, RPSC etc. A few state PSCs (TNPSC, KPSC) restrict all seats to state domicile holders for the language reasons. Check the notification.
+**Q. Can I appear for two State PSC exams in the same year?**\\
+Yes — different state PSCs are separate authorities. Many candidates appear for UPPSC + BPSC + UPSC in parallel. Check that exam dates don't clash.
+**Q. I'm 35 and General — am I out of UPPSC?**\\
+UPPSC General upper age limit is 40 (since the 2022 revision). You're still in. For BPSC General, upper limit is 37 (38 for women). For TNPSC Group I, upper limit is 32 (Gen). Always verify on the latest notification PDF.
+**Q. What's CSAT and is it scored?**\\
+CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) is the second paper of Prelim — quantitative, reasoning, comprehension. It is **qualifying only** in most state PSCs (you need 33% to qualify). Marks are **not added** to the merit list. UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, RPSC all follow this pattern.
+**Q. I made the cutoff at Prelim but the State PSC has not announced Mains date for 6 months. What now?**\\
+Common in BPSC, JPSC, MPPSC. RTI to PIO of the State PSC for the **expected Mains date and reason for delay** — most respond with a tentative date. CPGRAMS in parallel.
+**Q. Can I get my Main answer script before the final result?**\\
+No. Per CIC and most SIC orders, evaluated answer scripts are released **only after the final selection is declared** to protect examination integrity. Apply by RTI within 1 year of result (some states allow up to 3 years).
+**Q. Can a State PSC reject my candidature on "character verification" without telling me why?**\\
+No. After the Supreme Court ruling in **Joginder Kumar v. State of UP** and subsequent cases, character verification rejection must be a reasoned order. RTI to the PSC for the **specific intelligence input / police report** that led to rejection — though the IB/state intelligence can claim §8(1)(g) (endangering life or physical safety) for source protection.
+**Q. The PSC said my degree is "not a recognised degree". Can I challenge?**\\
+Yes — first, confirm your university is on the **UGC's recognised list** (ugc.gov.in) and your degree is listed on **DEB (Distance Education Bureau)**. RTI to PIO PSC for the **specific notification** under which they reject your degree. If the PSC's denial is unsupported, file a writ in the High Court.
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * [[:apply-upsc-civil-services-exam-2026|How to apply for UPSC Civil Services — complete 2026 guide]]
+  * [[:apply-ssc-cgl-exam-2026|How to apply for SSC CGL — complete 2026 guide]]
+  * [[:challenge-exam-result-revaluation-2026|How to challenge exam result / get revaluation — complete 2026 guide]]
+  * [[:rti-for-beginners|RTI in 12 simple steps — for first-time filers]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|All Indian government helplines — one master directory]]
+  * [[:forms:start|RTI forms + state-wise fee chart]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026 by RTI Wiki editorial team. State PSC rules change with each notification — verify current values on the relevant State PSC portal or write to admin@bighelpers.in if you spot a stale figure.//
+{{tag>state-psc uppsc mppsc kpsc mpsc rpsc bpsc tnpsc appsc article-315 state-civil-service dsp tahsildar bdo domicile-certificate prelim mains interview rti-state-psc aditya-bandopadhyay citizen-guide help-first 2026}}

Was this helpful? — views