Union Public Service Commission[UPSC]
The UPSC, or Union Public Service Commission, is a central-level body that is
responsible for conducting various recruitment exams for civil servants all over India.
Through the UPSC exam, the conducting body recruits candidates for all-India services
such as Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), IRS,
Engineering Services, CDS, and NDA.
UPSC: Apply online in 2024?
Through upsc.gov.in, candidates can apply online for all recruitment exams. It also has an OTR section on its website. The eligible candidates are required to apply for the UPSC recruitment through this OTR mode only. There are two parts to the application process for all UPSC recruitment, which are as follows:
Part - 1 UPSC Registration
Check the steps for UPSC registration below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment” section.
- Click on ‘Online Recruitment Application’.
- UPSC OTR page will be opened on your screen.
- Enter your details to get yourself registered.
Part - 2 UPSC Login
Once the process of registration is completed, the applicant gets the login credentials for their registered email ID and mobile number. The applicant has to fill in the required details on the application form. Check out the steps to submit the UPSC application form below:
- Enter login credentials, such as the registration ID and password, and submit
- The UPSC CSE application form will appear on your screen.
- Fill out the details to complete the UPSC CSE application form.
- Now, upload the scanned copies of the documents.
- Finally, make the payment on the application form.
- Check all the details and submit your UPSC application form. The applicants are required to upload scanned copies of documents such as photograph and signature, Valid photo ID card, Certificates including caste and others (if applicable), and academic qualification certificates at the time of application.
UPSC Application Fee
The fees vary depending on the category of applicant and the exam of the UPSC application. It has both an online and offline mode of examination. The applicant is required to pay the application fee online via card or Internet banking services
UPSC Result 2024
The UPSC announces the results of the UPSC Exam 2024 on its website after the completion of the exam. The result is released in PDF format on the website. The steps to check the UPSC result for 2024 are as follows:.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: Go to the “What’s New” section.
- Step 3: Click on the UPSC Result link for the particular exam.
- Step 4: The UPSC Result PDF will be opened on your screen.
- Step 5: Download the UPSC Result PDF.
UPSC Exam Dates 2024
The exams will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
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Post Name/Exam Name
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Prelims Date
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Mains Date
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UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024
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UPSC Exam Dates 2025
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Exam Name
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Date of Notification
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Last Date to Apply
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Exam Date
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Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
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-
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-
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Jan 11, 2025
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Combined
Geo-Scientist
(Preliminary)
Examination
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Sept 04, 2024
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Sept 29, 2024
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Feb 02, 2025
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Engineering
Services
(Preliminary)
Examination
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Sept 18, 2024
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Oct 08, 2024
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Feb 02, 2025
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CBI (DSP) LDCE
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Nov 27, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
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Mar 08, 2025
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CISF AC(EXE) LDCE
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Dec 04, 2024
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Dec 24, 2024
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Mar 09, 2025
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N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I)
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Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 31, 2024
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Apr 13, 2025
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C.D.S. Examination
(1)
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Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 31, 2024
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Apr 13, 2025
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Civil Services (Preliminary)
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Jan 22, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
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May 25, 2025
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Service
(Preliminary)
Examination, 2025
through CS(P)
Examination
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Jan 22, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
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May 25, 2025
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Reserved for UPSC
RT/ Examination
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--
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--
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Jun 14, 2025
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Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
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-
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-
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Dec 01, 2025
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Indian Forest
Service (Main) Examination
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-
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Dec 16, 2025
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S.O./Steno
(GD-B/GD-I) LDCE
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Sept 17, 2025
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Oct 07, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025
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Reserved for UPSC
RT/ Examination
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Dec 20, 2025
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UPSC Recruitment Highlights 2024
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Particulars
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Details
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UPSC Full Form
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Union Public Service Commission
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Frequency of UPSC Recruitment Exams
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Yearly
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Mode of UPSC Application
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Online
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Important UPSC Exams
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UPSC CSE, UPSC IES, UPSC IES/ISS, UPSC EPFO, UPSC CAPF, UPSC CMS, UPSC SO Steno, UPSC IFOS, UPSC Geo Scientist
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Official website
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UPSC Notification 2024
On the official website,
https://upsc.gov.in/, UPSC notifications for all the recruitments are released. It has a tab called “Recruitment.” All the UPSC notifications are uploaded under the “Advertisement” section of the tab. The forms will be available on February 14, 2024, and you can apply online until March 5, 2024.
UPSC EPFO Exam 2024
UPSC EPFO exam (Separate Exams for APFC and AO/EO Posts) to recruit candidates for the respective posts.
UPSC EPFO Selection Process
The UPSC EPFO selection process has 2 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written Exam
Stage-2 Interview
UPSC Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE) 2024
UPSC conducts the UPSC CSE (Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination) every year to recruit bureaucrats for the IAS, IPS, IFOS, IRS and other
services.
UPSC CSE Selection Process
The UPSC CSE selection Process has 3 stages as follows:
Stage-1 Prelims Written Exam
Stage-2 Mains Written Exam
Stage-3 Interview/Personality Test round.
UPSC Combined Defense Services (CDS) 2024
Indian Military Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers Training Academy-these services are conducted by UPSC CDS to recruit candidates. It is conducted twice a year as CDS I and CDS II. For both cycles, separate notifications are released. Any eligible candidate can fill out the CDS I and CDS II application forms.
UPSC CDS Selection Process
The UPSC CDS selection Process has 2 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written Exam(MCQ based)
Stage-2 SSB Interview (5-Day) .
UPSC Engineering Services (IES) 2024
The Categories: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering are conducted by UPSC Engineering Services Exam.
UPSC IES Selection Process
UPSC IES selection process has 3 stages as follows:Stage-1 Prelims Written Exam
Stage-2 Mains Written Examination
Stage-3 Interview/Personality Test Round
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2024
The Categories: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering are conducted by UPSC Engineering Services Exam.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Selection Process
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist selection process has 2 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written Examination
Stage-2 Interview
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2024
UPSC CSIF AC (EXE) LDCE Examis conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant
Commandant (Executive).
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE Selection Process
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE selection process has 3 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written Examination
Stage-2 Physical and Medical Standard Tests
Stage-3 Interview/Personality Test
UPSC Indian Forest Services (IFoS) 2024
For the recruitment of different forest service posts UPSC IFOS Exam is conducted. The
aspirants who wish to apply for the UPSC Indian Forest Services Exam have to clear the
UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam.
UPSC IFOS Selection Process
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE UPSC IFOS selection process has 2 stages as follows:Stage-1 UPSC IFOS Mains Exam
Stage-2 Interview/Personality Test
UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2024
UPSC IES/ISS (Indian Economic Services and Indian Statistical Services) Examis conducted
to recruit candidates for various posts under both the services.
UPSC IES/ISS Selection Process
UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE UPSC IES/ISS selection process has 2 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written Exam
Stage-2 Interview/Personality Test
UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2024
UPSC CMS Exam Is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Medical Officer
under various categories.
UPSC CMS Selection Process
UPSC CMS Selection Process has 2 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written examination
Stage-2 Interview/Personality Test
UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) 2024
UPSC CAPF (ACs) Examis conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant
Commandant (AC) in the CISF, BSF, CRPF, SSB, and ITBP.
UPSC CAPF AC Selection Process
UPSC CAPF AC Selection Process has 3 stages as follows:Stage-1 Written Examination
Stage-2 Physical Standards & Medical Test
Stage-3 Interview/Personality Test
UPSC S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD - I) LDCE 2024
UPSC SO/Steno Selection Process
UPSC SO/Steno Selection Process has only a Written Exam which comprises Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3.:UPSC Syllabus 2024
The official notification of the respective exam of the UPSC mentions the syllabus and exam
pattern. The candidates can download the UPSC notification PDF. The notification PDF has
the topics from which the questions are asked in the UPSC exam. Check out the UPSC
syllabus for various exams in the table below:
UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
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UPSC Exam
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Age Limit
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Educational Qualifications
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Civil Services Examination
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21 years - 32 years
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Degree from a recognized
University or equivalent.
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Combined Defence
Services
(CDS)
Examination
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19 years - 25 years
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Degree from a recognized
University or equivalent.
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National Defence Academy
(NDA) and Naval Academy (NA)
Examination
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16 years - 19 years
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Candidates can apply after
class 12.
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Engineering
Services Examination
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21 years - 30 years
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Valid Engineering
Degree.
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Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
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21 years - 32
years
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Master's Degree
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CISF AC (EXE)
LDCE. Examination
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18 years - 23 years
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Candidates can apply after
class 12.
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Indian Forest Services Examination
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21 years - 32 years
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Bachelor's degree in any interested field.
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IES / ISS Examination
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21 years - 32 years
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Graduation and
Post-Graduation Degree.
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Combined Medical
Services Examination
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The upper age limit is
32 years
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M.B.B.S. Examination
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Central Armed Police
Force (ACs)
Examination
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20-25 years
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Bachelor's Degree
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S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD- I) LDCE
Examination
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Not
specified
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Different educational
qualifications and work
experience are required
for
a different post.
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UPSC Age Relaxation
UPSC Age relaxation will be provided as per the category.
• OBC + 3 years
• SC/ST + 5 years
• Physically disabled + 10 years
UPSC Admit Card 2024
Under the “E-Admit Card” tab on the official portal of UPSC admit cards are released. The applicants can download the admit card from the official website using their login credentials. By following the instructions listed below, candidates can download their UPSC admit card.
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- Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: Go to the “E-Admit Card” section.
- Step 3: Click on the UPSC exam link available under the tab.
- Step 4: The UPSC Login window will appear on your screen.
- Step 5: Enter your registration ID and password.
- Step 6: Download the UPSC Admit Card appearing on your screen.
Details Mentioned on UPSC Admit Card 2024
The following information is included on the UPSC admit card:
- Name of the Candidate
- Roll Number
- Photo Identity Card
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Center
- Venue of Exam
- Shift Timings
UPSC Answer Key 2024
The UPSC declares the answer key of the UPSC Exam 2024 on its website after the conduction of the examination. Here are the steps to check the UPSC Answer key 2024.
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- Step 1: Visit the official website of the UPSC- upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: Go to the “Examination” tab.
- Step 3: Click on the “Answer Key” option.
- Step 4: Now, click on the UPSC answer key PDF of the respective exam.
- Step 5: The UPSC Answer Key 2024 will appear on your screen.
- Step 6: Download the UPSC Answer Key 2024 PDF.
UPSC Cut-Off Marks Trends
The UPSC cut-off marks for all the recruitment exams are released in PDF format under the “Examination” tab. Check the UPSC CSE Previous Year Cut-off trends below:
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Category
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2022 (Out of 200)
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2021 (Out of 200)
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2020 (Out of 200)
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2019 (Out of 200)
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2018 (Out of 200)
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General
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88.22
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87.54
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92.51
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98
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98
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EWS
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82.83
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80.14
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77.55
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90
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OBC
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87.54
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84.85
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89.12
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95.34
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96.66
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SC
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70.08
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75.41
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74.84
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82
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84
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ST
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69.35
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70.71
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68.71
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77.34
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83.34
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PwBD-1
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49.84
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68.02
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70.06
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53.34
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73.34
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PwBD-2
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58.59
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67.33
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63.94
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44.66
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53.34
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PwBD-3 & PWBD-5
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40.40 & 84176
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43.09
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40.82
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54.66
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40
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