New Delhi, May 25 -- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination on Sunday. The exam marks the first stage of the selection process for India's coveted civil services.

Aspirants reached exam centres across the national capital early in the morning, sharing their thoughts and experiences as they prepared to take the test.

Speaking to ANI, an aspirant Sakshi Chaturvedi said, "It is a very big day for me. I have prepared well and worked very hard for the examination. This is my second attempt."

Another aspirant, Deepak Singh, a candidate from Gorakhpur, said, "Today is the UPSC exam. We are getting ready to go. The preparation always feels incomplete; there's always a thought that ...