A unified portal is planned for centralized submission of applications for state examinations
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A unified portal is planned for centralized submission of applications for state examinations

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) plans to launch a unified portal that will allow applicants to centrally manage their applications and the schedule of entrance exams conducted by various departments.

This portal will aggregate all announcements regarding the conduct of exams and provide an integrated calendar, which will help avoid date conflicts. Thanks to the system, candidates will be able to apply for various tests using registration only once on this portal.

The portal is intended for exams organized by agencies such as UPSC, Staff Selection Commission, Railway Recruitment Board, as well as various state recruitment commissions.

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