PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 10 -- The upcoming Preliminary Examination for the combined state/upper subordinate services (PCS) and assistant conservator of forest (ACF)/range forest officer (RFO) services-2025, scheduled for October 12, will be conducted across 67 centres in Prayagraj district, with some centres located as far as 25 kilometres from the city.

Due to a shortage of adequate venues within the city, schools in Jasra, Karachhana, Soraon and Sahson have been designated as exam centres. However, officials have ensured that all centres are located along major roads for ease of access.

Over 28,000 candidates registered in Prayagraj will take the exam, which will be conducted in two shifts: from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, sai...