A writ petition was filed in the High Court on Wednesday seeking postponement of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination. Four candidates submitted the petition to the relevant branch of the court. However, according to information from the Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday, the exam will not be delayed and will take place as scheduled. The PSC’s legal officer will respond to the court regarding the writ, and preparations for the exam are continuing.

The 50th BCS has received 290,951 applications, a notable decrease compared to previous years. A total of 2,150 candidates will be recruited for both cadre and non-cadre positions, including 650 in the health cadre, 200 in administration, and 117 in the police. The preliminary exam format has been adjusted, reducing marks in Bangla, English, and Bangladesh affairs by five each, while increasing marks in international affairs, mathematical reasoning, and ethics by five each.

According to the PSC’s roadmap, written and oral tests will be completed as soon as possible after the preliminary exam.