India, Aug. 15 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced a uniform fee of Rs.100 for preliminary tests of all competitive exams in the state, while no money will be charged for appearing in the mains.

The development comes at a time when the state will go to polls later this year for the assembly election.

"Our government has taken several concrete steps to provide more opportunities for government jobs and employment to the youth of the state and to secure their future. Now we have taken another decision in the interest of the youth. I am happy to inform that it has been decided to provide a RELIEF in the examination fee to the candidates by bringing uniformity in the fees of the preliminary (PT) competitive examinations...