The maximum number of attempts that Karnataka Public Service Commission aspirants get for clearing the exam will soon be revised with the State Cabinet giving its nod for the revision.
V S Acharya said the general merit category candidates will now get four attempts, backward classes get seven, while SC/ST candidates will have no cap on the number of attempts within the age limit.
Hitherto, candidates could appear for a maximum of five attempts irrespective of their category.
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