New Delhi, October 14, 2023 In a recent development, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the results of the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for the years 2019 and 2020. This highly anticipated announcement comes after rigorous evaluation and scrutiny of the written part of the examination, held in August 2023, as well as the assessment of service records conducted in October 2023. This article will provide you with a detailed overview of the results, including the names of candidates recommended for various services.
Merit Lists for the Years 2019 and 2020
The following is a list of candidates recommended for inclusion in the Select Lists of the years 2019 and 2020 for specific services, sorted by category:
Category I: Section Officers’ Grade of the Central Secretariat Service
- General: 156 candidates recommended in 2019 and 94 candidates recommended in 2020
- SC: 79 candidates recommended in 2019 and 11 candidates recommended in 2020
- ST: 54 candidates recommended in 2019 and 6 candidates recommended in 2020
Category II: Section Officer Grade of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch ‘B’
- General: 31 candidates recommended in 2019 and 21 candidates recommended in 2020
- SC: 4 candidates recommended in 2019 and 12 candidates recommended in 2020
- ST: 3 candidates recommended in 2019 and 2 candidates recommended in 2020
Category III: Section Officers’ Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service
- General: 14 candidates recommended in both 2019 and 2020
- SC: 3 candidates recommended in 2019 and 1 candidate recommended in 2020
- ST: 1 candidate recommended in 2019 and 5 candidates recommended in 2020
Category VIII: Section Officers’ Grade of the Intelligence Bureau
- General: 6 candidates recommended in 2019 and 10 candidates recommended in 2020
- SC: 1 candidate recommended in 2019 and 3 candidates recommended in 2020
- ST: 0 candidates recommended in 2019 and 2 candidates recommended in 2020
Category XI: Assistant Director/Section Officers/Manager Gr.I in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
- General: 3 candidates recommended in 2019 and 5 candidates recommended in 2020
- SC: 0 candidates recommended in 2019 and 1 candidate recommended in 2020
- ST: 0 candidates recommended in 2019 and 1 candidate recommended in 2020
Please note that the result of two candidates in Category I has been kept in a sealed cover.
Provisional Results for Category III
In the case of Category III (Section Officers’ Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service), the seniority list of Assistant Section Officers’ Grade is currently under challenge. As a result, the results for Category III for the years 2019-2020 would be provisional, pending the outcome of the pending court cases (O.A.s No. 114/2022 and 215/2022) before the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, and any revision of the seniority list of Assistant Section Officers’ (ASOs’) Grade of RBSS, if applicable.
Final Selection and Legal Implications
The final selection of candidates under different categories will be determined and results declared based on the guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel & Training. This process is in accordance with O.M. No. 36012/2016/2019-Estt (Res.) dated 12.04.2022, subject to the final outcome of the Civil Appeal No. 629 of 2022 arising out of SLP (C) No. 30621/2011.
It is essential to note that the result is further subject to the final outcome of the SLP No. 30621/2011 and 31288/2017, which are pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. These cases pertain to the matters of ‘reservation in promotion’ and ‘own merit’ and any other pending Court case(s) that may impact the result of the examination before any court of law.
Accessing Your Results and Additional Information
For candidates seeking more information or clarification regarding their results, the Union Public Service Commission has established a ‘Facilitation Counter’ near the Examination Hall Building in its Campus. You can obtain information in person or over the telephone during working days between 10:00 A.M. and 05:00 P.M. The contact numbers are 011-23385271 and 011-23381125.
Additionally, the results will be available on the UPSC Website at www.upsc.gov.in. The marks of candidates will be accessible on the website within fifteen days from the date of the result declaration.
This announcement marks a significant development for the candidates who appeared for the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination in 2019 and 2020. It signifies a crucial step in their professional journey and opens the door to new opportunities and responsibilities.
Conclusion
The release of the UPSC results for the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2019 and 2020, is a pivotal moment for the candidates and a testament to their hard work and dedication. It highlights the transparent and rigorous selection process followed by the Union Public Service Commission. As the candidates await the finalization of results and resolution of legal implications, this milestone serves as a reminder of the significance of their career prospects.
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