Q: Which GS Paper does Current Affairs fall under for UPSC?

Current Affairs topics are covered under GS1 in the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus. Current affairs on Current Affairs are regularly tested in UPSC examinations and require understanding of both policy dimensions and current developments.

Q: How is this current affair relevant for UPSC Mains answer writing?

For UPSC Mains, "SSC Says CGLE 2025 Exams Progressing Smoothly Nationwide" can be linked to GS1 questions on Current Affairs. Focus on the causes, government response, challenges, and way forward. Use data points and connect it with relevant schemes and constitutional provisions for a high-scoring Mains answer.

SSC clarified that the CGLE 2025 recruitment exam, scheduled from 12 to 26 September across 227 venues, is proceeding smoothly with only 25 out of 2,435 shifts cancelled and affected candidates rescheduled. This update underscores the scale of government recruitment and the administrative mechanisms ensuring continuity, relevant for UPSC aspirants studying public administration and employment policies.

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions SSC Says CGLE 2025 Exams Progressing Smoothly Nationwide Amid speculation on social media about large-scale cancellations of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Monday clarified that the recruitment test is continuing as scheduled across the country, with only a small number of shifts affected. According to SSC officials, the CGLE 2025, which began on September 12 and will continue till September 26, is being conducted in three shifts per day across 227 venues in 129 cities. More than 28 lakh candidates are expected to appear in this recruitment cycle. “So far, 3,01,722 candidates have taken their examinations smoothly. Out of a total of 2,435 shifts planned across all the centres, only 25 shifts in some centres have been cancelled to date. All 7,705 affected candidates have already been rescheduled for alternate dates,” SSC officials said. The Commission emphasized that the examination process is proceeding without disruption. “In the exam scheduled on September 15, no centres have been cancelled and the examination is going on smoothly at all centres across the country,” the officials added. SSC officials assured students that the examination process remains on track. Only a small number of shifts have been affected, and all impacted candidates have already been given alternate dates. The Commission said the ongoing examination is being conducted smoothly at centres across the country. ***** NKR/PSM (Release ID: 2166894) Visitor Counter : 2

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