Turnout remains low in first RPSC exam during Covid-19

AJMER: In the first recruitment examinations of Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) after the Covid-19 lockdown, the percentage of candidates remained low.
On Sunday, two selection exams were conducted at the division headquarters in two different sessions. Around 65.75% candidates appeared for the veterinary officers’ exam while 54.80% appeared for librarian grade II exam.
According to officials, exam for 900 posts of vet officers was conducted from 9am to 12noon on Sunday. As many as 3,536 candidates had applied for the exam which was conducted at all division headquarters in the state. However, only 2,325 candidates appeared for the test.
For Librarian grade II selection exam-2019, written test was conducted from 2pm to 5pm for filling 12 posts in the department. As many as 14,315 candidates registered for the exam, but only 7,844 candidates appeared, which is about 54.80%.
Officials said RPSC strictly followed the Covid guidelines and maintained social distancing among candidates. It was ensured that all candidates entering the examination centres were wearing face masks.
RPSC has released admit cards for school lecturers (Sanskrit Education) exam-2018, which will be conducted from August 4 to 7. On August 4, there will be a common exam of general awareness and from August 5 there will be subject exams in Hindi, English, Grammar, Literature and History in two sessions.