Hyderabad: A staggering 2,55,490 candidates skipped the Group – II services recruitment examination, which was conducted across the State on Sunday.
A total of 5,51,855 candidates applied for the notification and 74.96 percent downloaded the hall tickets. Of the total, 2,57,981 candidates appeared for the paper – I (general studies and general abilities) held in the morning. This number fell to 2,55,490 for the paper – II (history, polity and society), which was conducted in the afternoon.
The TGPSC had notified 783 Group – II vacancies and the exam was conducted in 1,368 centres in 33 districts. The paper – III and IV will be held in two sessions – 10 am to 12.30 pm and 3 pm to 5.30 pm respectively on Monday.