📢 The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has issued an official notification regarding the disposal of representations submitted by candidates in connection with the Assistant Private Secretary (APS) Shorthand Examination 2024. The Commission has carefully reviewed the appeals and provided detailed clarifications on evaluation and examination procedures.
Representation Review and Evaluation Process
The Commission emphasized that the evaluation of answer books is conducted with complete confidentiality, impartiality, and transparency under the UKPSC Examination Result Construction Rules 2022. Subject experts from reputed institutions are invited to prepare evaluation frameworks after thorough discussion, ensuring fairness in the marking process.
Key Candidate Cases Addressed
- 👤 Pradeep Singh (Roll No. 104055): His request to consider certain shorthand errors as partial mistakes was rejected. The Commission clarified that omissions or additions in syllables were treated as full errors by subject experts.
- 👤 Trivendra Singh Pundhir (Roll No. 104517): His demand for re-examination based on dictation and videography was denied. The Commission confirmed that dictation was conducted as per standards, certified by authorized experts, and re-examination was not permissible.
- 👥 Multiple Candidates: Requests regarding syllabus and exam scheme were rejected. The Commission reiterated that the shorthand and typing test was qualifying in nature, and final selection was based on marks obtained in the second stage examination.
No Provision for Revaluation
The Commission highlighted that under UKPSC Rules 2013, Chapter IV, Clause 31(7), there is no provision for revaluation or re-scrutiny of answer books. Hence, all requests for re-checking or re-examination were dismissed.
Final Decision of the Commission
After thorough consideration, the Commission has disposed of all representations submitted by candidates. The decisions were communicated to the concerned candidates before the declaration of the final shorthand examination results on 03 February 2026.
Important Note for Candidates
- ✅ Evaluation is strictly rule-based and conducted by subject experts.
- ✅ No revaluation or re-scrutiny requests will be entertained under Commission rules.
- ✅ All representations must be resolved before the declaration of results.
Final Note
This notification serves as an important update for candidates of the APS Shorthand Examination 2024. The UKPSC has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and adherence to examination rules. Candidates are advised to rely only on official communications from the Commission.
🔗 Official UKPSC Portal: psc.uk.gov.in
