In a peculiar turn of events, two young women from Madhya Pradesh, India found themselves in a curious stalemate during one of India’s most coveted exams, the civil services exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Ayasha Fatima, 23, from Dewas district, and Ayasha Makrani, 26, from Alirajpur district, both claimed to have secured the 184th rank in the exam, sharing the same first name, roll number, and rank.
The women, residing about 200 kilometers apart, presented admit cards with identical roll numbers as evidence of their claims. Seeking clarification and alleging fraud, they filed complaints with the local police and the UPSC. Determined not to be denied their rightful positions, they expressed their desire for justice and demanded an investigation into the matter.
Upon closer examination of their admit cards, discrepancies came to light. Makrani’s card indicated the date of the personality test as April 25, 2023, with the day mentioned as Thursday. Fatima’s card also displayed the same date but labeled the day as Tuesday, which accurately corresponded to the calendar. Additionally, Fatima’s card bore a UPSC watermark with a QR code, while Makrani’s appeared as a plain paper printout without any QR code.
Sources within the UPSC informed NDTV that the necessary corrections had been made and confirmed Fatima as the rightful candidate. They also assured an investigation into the cause of this error.
The civil services exam in India is renowned for its competitiveness and challenges, attracting over a million applicants each year for approximately 800 vacancies. The examination process spans three stages: a preliminary test, a main exam, and a personality test, collectively taking more than a year to complete.
The intriguing case of the two Ayashas with identical names, roll numbers, and ranks in the civil services exam has captured public attention and highlighted the need for a thorough investigation to address the alleged fraud and ensure a fair and transparent selection process. The outcome of the investigation will be eagerly awaited by both the aspiring civil servants and the general public, as it will shed light on the integrity of the examination system and the measures taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
