Over 30K to take UPSC Prelims in Prayagraj on May 24

Prayagraj: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 will be conducted at 79 examination centres across Prayagraj district on May 24.According to official information, 30,818 candidates have registered for the examination, which will be conducted in two shifts from 9:30am to 11:30 am and from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.To accommodate the large number of aspirants, the administration has established examination centres not only in major schools and colleges within the city but also in institutions located in outer areas.Prestigious institutes such as Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT), Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) and Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) have also been designated as examination centres. Several schools and colleges in Naini, Phaphamau, Jhunsi and Sahson have additionally been selected to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.The district administration has completed all preparations for the examination by appointing centre superintendents and observers at all venues. Officials have been instructed to ensure proper security arrangements, uninterrupted electricity supply, availability of drinking water and effective traffic management around centres.Candidates have been directed to report at their centres well before the reporting time and carry their admit cards along with valid identity proof to avoid inconvenience.Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has intensified preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 after receiving nearly 20 lakh applications.Official figures show that around 12.12 lakh applications have been submitted for the primary level examination, while nearly 7.84 lakh applications have been received for the upper primary level test.Authorities said approximately 4 lakh candidates have applied for both levels, causing the total number of applications to approach the 20 lakh mark.The commission is likely to conduct the examination between July 2 and July 3. Officials are also considering conducting both papers on the same day in separate shifts for candidates appearing for both levels. The move is aimed at reducing travel difficulties and easing logistical challenges for aspirants appearing in multiple papers.