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title: "Baswan Committee on the Civil Services Examination"
description: "The B.S. Baswan Committee, formed in 2015, reviewed the UPSC Civil Services Examination to improve its structure and eligibility for candidates."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- What was the core mandate of the Baswan Committee?
- Did the Baswan Committee recommend abolishing the CSAT?
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In August 2016, the B.S. Baswan Committee submitted its report on the UPSC Civil Services Examination to India's Department of Personnel and Training, though the government did not release the full text publicly.

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