(a) whether the Government had received representations from student organisations to change the determining date of age-limit for the UPSC examinations from 1st August to an earlier date;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps the Union Government has taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)
(a) to (c): Few representations have been received for changing the crucial date with reference to which age is determined for the Civil Services Examinations. The views of UPSC have been sought in the matter.