Which pen is allowed in UPSC?
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has specific guidelines on the type of pen that can be used during the examination. Candidates are allowed to use only blue or black ink ballpoint pens for writing their answers on the answer sheet. It is important to note that pens with red or any other coRead more
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has specific guidelines on the type of pen that can be used during the examination. Candidates are allowed to use only blue or black ink ballpoint pens for writing their answers on the answer sheet.
It is important to note that pens with red or any other colored ink are not allowed, as the answer sheet is evaluated using optical mark recognition (OMR) software that can only read blue or black ink. Therefore, using any other colored ink will result in the answer sheet being rejected, and your answers not being evaluated.
It’s also important to use a pen that writes smoothly, as the examination is time-bound and you don’t want to lose time due to a faulty pen. It’s always good to have a spare pen with you in case of any emergency.
In summary, the UPSC allows only blue or black ink ballpoint pens for writing on the answer sheet during the examination. It is important to use a pen that writes smoothly and to avoid pens with red or other colored ink as they are not recognized by the OMR software used for evaluation.
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