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The new aptitude-based test for the
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
is expected to come into effect from
2011.
Minister of State in the Ministry
of Personnel, Prithviraj Chavan, told
Lok Sabha that the Civil Services
Aptitude Test (CSAT) is expected to
come into effect from Civil Services
Examination, 2011.
“The CSAT is expected to come
into effect from 2011,” the
minister said.
Chavan said that the Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh has approved the proposal
for introduction of CSAT in place
of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary)
Examination.
CSAT which will test candidates on
their aptitude and analytical abilities
rather than their ability to memorise.
Chavan added that the examination
system of the UPSC is updated from
time to time to keep it in harmony
with the changing environment.
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