The Civil Services mains examination of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be held at Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada from December 3 to 9, according to Joint Collector G. Chandrudu. He stated in a press release that steps were taken for providing tight security at the examination centre and pointed out that it is for the first time that the prestigious test is being held in Vijayawada after bifurcation.

The time-table is as follows: December 3- Essay-Writing from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Dec 5- General Studies-I 9 a.m. to 12 noon and General Studies-II 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec 6- General Studies-III from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and General Studies-IV 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec 7- Indian Languages 9 a.m. to 12 noon and English 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec 9- Optional papers I and II 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.