Supreme Court Mandates UPSC to Allow Scribe Changes 7 Days Before Exams and Implement Screen-Reader Software for Visually-Impaired Candidates

Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST

The Supreme Court has directed the UPSC to allow eligible candidates to request scribe changes up to seven days before examinations and implement screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates. This landmark ruling emphasizes constitutional promises of equality and dignity for differently-abled individuals, requiring the commission to submit a comprehensive compliance plan within two months to ensure examination accessibility while maintaining integrity.