SSC English Exam Postponed Over Id-ul-Fitr Holiday
The third language English paper (Paper Codes 13E & 14E), which was originally slated to be held on March 21, will now be conducted on April 2, 2026
Vijayawada: Public examinations have been rescheduled in Andhra Pradesh in view of the observance of Eid-ul-Fitr, which likely falls on Saturday.
Education minister Nara Lokesh, making the announcement on Friday, said the decision was taken “in the interest of students,” ensuring that “candidates are not inconvenienced” on a major festival day.
Accordingly, the Intermediate first-year IPE examinations — public administration paper-I and logic paper-I — originally scheduled for March 21 will now be conducted on March 25, Wednesday.
The SSC third language English examination slated for March 21 has been postponed to April 2, Thursday.
The decision follows declaration of a public holiday for Ramadan, prompting the government to revise the exams schedule.
“All other examinations will be conducted as per the original schedule,” Lokesh said.
The exam for the SSC third language English paper (Paper Codes 13E & 14E) would be held from 9.30am to 12.45pm on the rescheduled date.
A communication from the directorate of examinations directed the DEOs to ensure wide publicity of the revised timetable across all districts.
The authorities have been asked to ensure readiness of the examination centres, deployment of staff, and completion of logistical preparations well in advance.
The department clarified that invigilators assigned for duties on March 21 would continue to discharge their responsibilities on the revised date of April 2.
