Union minister Jitendra Singh commented on the postponement of UPSC and SSC examinations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Singh said that UPSC has issued a circular stating that a decision regarding conduct of the exams will be taken after May 3.
The nationwide lockdown to 'break the cycle' of Coronavirus infection was extended to May 3 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14.
Singh also dispelled rumours about a possible cut in pensions.