NewsIMTSManipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) postponed two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive Mains Examination this year due to a question paper mix-up at examination centres. The exams, which started on 7 November and were to end on Sunday, will now be held on 22 November. At the Imphal centre, candidates in the morning session were mistakenly given General Studies Paper-IV instead of Paper-III. Officials detected the error shortly after the exam began, causing confusion among candidates. The examination is being conducted at two centres – Imphal and Guwahati. (Updated 12 Nov 2025, 11:05 IST; source: link)
Manipur Civil Services Exam Papers Mixed Up at Centres
The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) faced a significant error during its ongoing Civil Services Combined Competitive Mains Examination 2022. At the Imphal examination centre, candidates in the morning session received General Studies Paper-IV instead of Paper-III. Officials noticed this mistake shortly after the exam began, creating confusion among the test-takers. The examination, which started on 7 November, was being conducted at two centres – Imphal and Guwahati. This mix-up affected the smooth conduct of the prestigious state civil services recruitment process.
MPSC Reschedules Two Papers Following the Error
Following the question paper mix-up, the Manipur Public Service Commission has postponed two papers of the Civil Services examination. The affected papers, which were originally scheduled to conclude on Sunday, have now been rescheduled for 22 November. This rescheduling gives officials time to correct the administrative error and ensure proper examination procedures. The commission's quick decision to postpone rather than continue with compromised test conditions shows their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process. Candidates now have additional preparation time for these rescheduled papers.
Key Points
- The exams, which started on 7 November and were to end on Sunday, will now be held on 22 November.
- Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) postponed two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive Mains Examination this year due to a question paper mix-up at examination centres.
- At the Imphal centre, candidates in the morning session were mistakenly given General Studies Paper-IV instead of Paper-III.