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UPSC CSE 2022 score gap Reel leaves out interview blinding protocols?
The data comparison showing SC/ST/OBC candidates with higher written scores receiving lower interview averages in UPSC CSE 2022 is accurate, but leaves out key context. Official UPSC CSE 2022 marks confirm that 44 SC/ST/OBC candidates with 800+ written marks averaged 167.3 in interviews, compared to 193.0 for 42 General candidates with 740-780 written marks. Independent studies by The Wire and ThePrint also document lower interview averages for reserved category candidates. However, UPSC interview panels do not know candidate categories or written marks during interviews under official anti-bias rules.
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- Checked 7 Nov 2026
- Main source: UPSC-Final-Result-2022-PDF-With-Marks.pdf
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UPSC Marks · Episode 09 | Reserved vs General Category We’ve looked at 2025, 2024 and 2023. Now let’s go one more year back: UPSC CSE 2022. SC/ST/OBC…
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“ये 44 candidates हैं जिनको 800 से ज़्यादा marks मिले हैं written exam में... और इसके side में ये general के candidates हैं 42 जिनको 740 से 780 के बीच में marks मिले हुए हैं।”
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- The Reel omits that UPSC interview boards do not have access to candidate category or written test marks during the personality test under anti-bias protocols, and that board allocations are randomized with marks moderation applied.
- The Ministry of Personnel and Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha that the UPSC personality test system is free from any discrimination or bias, as candidate category and written marks are withheld from interview boards and candidates are randomized across boards (PIB, Devdiscourse).
- UPSC officially confirms that marks moderation is applied across interview boards to maintain uniformity (BharatNotes).
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