UPSC Interviews Transparent, No Category Bias: Govt

• Questions were raised in Parliament regarding alleged lower interview marks for SC, ST, and OBC candidates in UPSC Civil Services exams.
• The government, through Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, stated that UPSC interviews are highly transparent and fair, denying any discrimination.
• UPSC clarifies that interview board allocation is random, and board members are unaware of a candidate's category or Mains exam scores.
• The government maintains that the interview process is completely fair and transparent, with no changes deemed necessary.
• All selected candidates' marks (Mains, Interview, Total) are published on the UPSC website annually.

Why It Matters: Government denies UPSC interview bias, affirming transparency for all candidates.