In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has declared that a candidate cannot claim separate attempts in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam under both general (able-bodied) and disabled categories. The judgment was issued in response to a petition filed by Puja Khedkar, who sought the benefit of additional attempts under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category after previously appearing under the general category.
Supreme Court's Verdict
📌 No Dual Benefits – The court ruled that once a candidate chooses a category for an examination attempt, they cannot switch categories to seek additional attempts.
📌 Fairness in the System – Allowing candidates to switch categories for extra attempts would create an unfair advantage over others.
📌 UPSC Guidelines Upheld – The court maintained that UPSC rules clearly define attempt limits based on the category under which a candidate applies.
Case Background
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Puja Khedkar had previously attempted the UPSC exam under the general category.
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Later, she claimed disability status, arguing that she should be allowed an additional attempt under the PwD quota.
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The Supreme Court dismissed her plea, stating that a candidate must remain within the chosen category for all attempts.
Legal & Policy Implications
This ruling reinforces the importance of transparent examination policies and prevents potential misuse of category-based benefits. It ensures that all candidates, whether from the general, OBC, SC/ST, or PwD categories, have equal and fair opportunities within the defined rules.
With this judgment, the Supreme Court has set a precedent that could impact future cases related to category-based exam attempts in UPSC and other competitive exams.
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