CIC Recommends Restoring Paper-Wise UPSC Civil Services Exam Marks Publication
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended reinstating the publication of detailed paper-wise marks for candidates selected in the Civil Services (Main) Examination, noting the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) lacks any record of a formal decision to halt this practice since 2018. The CIC highlighted conflicting claims between the UPSC and DoPT regarding custody of these marks. The recommendation follows an RTI request seeking decade-long comparative data, emphasizing transparency and aiding aspirants in assessing performance trends across subjects.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, indianexpress, economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 24 Sept, 11:16 am. Other outlets followed.