Srinagar, May 25 -- The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on Sunday across nine sub-centres established here for the candidates of the Kashmir valley.

"The Union Public Services Commission Civil Services Preliminary examination was conducted today under the strict supervision of Divisional Administration Kashmir, amidst robust security measures, and elaborate administrative arrangements," an official spokesman said.

He said all necessary arrangements, including uninterrupted power supply, were ensured to facilitate the smooth conduct of the examination.

Meanwhile, for the first time, face authentication for marking the candidates' attendance was carried out with 100 per cent success across all sub-centres....