AO/US SPSC RESULT Time analysis
PRELIMS
- Exam held on: 17 August 2025
- Total candidates (as per last roll number in prelims result): 7,546
- Total OMR sheets checked: 15,092
- Result declared on: 05 September 2025
Total time taken: 19 days
Average papers checked per day: ~795
Point to be noted:
They have highly efficient OMR-checking machines, and the process was completed quite quickly. Appreciable efficiency.
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MAINS
- Exam held on: 22 & 23 November 2025
- Total candidates: 849
- Objective papers (OMR): 3,396
- Subjective papers: 3,396
Even if we consider 10 days for OMR evaluation due to machine efficiency, the major time would naturally go into subjective paper checking.
- Result declared on: 19 March 2026
- Total time taken: ~116 days
Average subjective papers evaluated per day: ~30
Point to be noted:
Considering the workload and the responsibility involved in subjective evaluation, one can understand the time requirement. Respect to the officials for their effort and dedication.
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INTERVIEW
- Interview period: 06 April – 18 April 2026
- Total candidates: 235
- Marks to be compiled: Out of 100
- Final process remaining: Addition of marks, preparation of merit list, and declaration of result.
As of now:
- Time elapsed: 32 days
- Average candidates processed per day:** ~7
Question:
When prelims involving over 15,000 OMR sheets were completed within 19 days, and mains evaluation was eventually completed after a detailed subjective process, why is the final result after interviews taking this long despite comparatively limited work remaining?
At this stage, many candidates are simply seeking transparency, consistency, and timely declaration of results.
A huge question mark remains.