PRAYAGRAJ, June 6 -- The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has cancelled applications of 259 successful candidates of the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Mains) Examination 2024, commonly known as UP PCS (Mains) 2024, for various reasons.

The commission has given the candidates concerned an opportunity to appeal by registered post or by appearing in person till 5 pm on June 11, said officials. Confirming the move, UPPSC under secretary Omkar Nath Singh clarified that representations received after the due date will not be considered.

The applications of the maximum 138 candidates who had cleared the preliminary exam and had become eligible for the mains have been cancelled because they had not subm...