Government should probe PCS main exam results: Pargat Singh

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Pargat Singh has raised questions against the Aam Aadmi Party government over the results of the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) main examination. While interacting with candidates in Chandigarh, he demanded a fair and transparent probe into the recruitment process.

Pargat Singh said that thousands of youth prepare for this examination day and night for years. He alleged that doubts arising after the announcement of results point towards a lack of transparency in the process, which affects the future of hardworking candidates.

According to the candidates who appeared for the exam, several flaws came to the fore after the results were declared on November 4. They demanded that the attendance list of all candidates who took the exam be made public and a complete detail of roll numbers, categories, and marks of the selected candidates be published.

In addition, the candidates demanded an independent probe into the matter of marks increasing or decreasing in the Punjabi paper and that no ineligible candidate should be included in the next round. They also called for strict action against the guilty officials.

Pargat Singh said that government recruitment is linked to the trust in administrative services, therefore the government must answer all questions. He said that the Congress party will support the affected candidates democratically and legally to protect their rights.

Key developments

• PCS main exam results were declared on November 4.
• Congress President Pargat Singh met candidates and raised the issue of alleged irregularities.
• Candidates demanded that the attendance list and complete details of marks of the examinees be made public.
• A demand was made for an independent inquiry into the Punjabi subject paper.