Applied for UPSC criminal case pending against me will there be issue

78 votes

As per the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) rules, candidates who have a criminal case pending against them may be eligible to appear for the civil services examination conducted by the commission. However, the commission may reject the application or disqualify a candidate if the criminal record indicates a lack of character or integrity or is related to a crime involving moral turpitude.

The UPSC guidelines state that candidates are required to disclose any criminal cases or proceedings against them in the application form. Failure to disclose such information may lead to disqualification.

The commission may also conduct a background check on candidates before final selection to verify the information provided in the application form, including criminal records.

It is important to note that having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from appearing for the civil services examination. The commission will consider each case on its merits and decide on a case-by-case basis. However, it is advisable for candidates to be truthful and transparent in their application form and provide all relevant information regarding their criminal record.

LawRato LawRato

968 votes

Sir,
1. In the instant, Indeed, UPSC can discard your candidature, if criminal case is pending against you. as your detention in police custody was less than 48 hours. Though, in court case, try to get yourself acquitted before you clear the final exam of UPSC, Conviction in the case may not help you get job.
2. criminal case pendency will upset the selection differently, Mere FIR is not to hamper your career, as your detention in police custody was less than 48 hours. However, in court case, try to get yourself exonerated before you clear the final exam of UPSC or MPSC. Conviction in the case may not help you get Government job.

Advocate Krishna Murthy Pasupula LawRato

838 votes

Hi
Normally in UPSC exams once you qualify and before issue of appointment letters, there is a back ground verification check done by the police based upon your residence/college etc.
Candidates should not have any criminal antecedents or criminal cases filed against them.
So better to get the case quashed at high court by engaging a good lawyer who can clear you of all the cases.
Since there is a time gap between your exam and interviews and appointment letters there of, you should plan to clear yourself by engaging a good and trust worthy lawyer.
hope this helps

Advocate Rajagopalan LawRato

461 votes

Ans. The relevant provisions of the Civil Services Examination Rules under Disqualifications, Debarments, Disciplinary Actions, Criminal Prosecutions state that a candidate is or was declared guilty by the Commission of: (f) Making statements which are false or incorrect, or...

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato