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AFSB or Air Force Selection Board is held for candidates qualifying the online test of AFCAT. The AFSB interview is conducted in three stages at different centres-Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. At AFSB, candidates need to undergo the following tests: Stage-I: This stage comprises Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test on the first day. This is the screening stage and qualifying the test are called for subsequent rounds of AFSB. In the first stage, the documents of candidates are verified to ascertain their eligibility for the branch they have applied for. Stage 2: This stage is conducted for five days. The tests that are conducted in this stage are Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS). The CPSS is conducted for Flying Branch and it is a once in a lifetime test.

The total marks of the UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) exam vary depending on the paper. The UPTET exam consists of two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who wish to teach classes I to V, while Paper II is for candidates who wish to teach classes VI to VIII. For Paper I, the total marks of the UPTET exam are 150. The exam consists of five sections, each carrying 30 marks. The sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. For Paper II, the total marks of the UPTET exam are also 150. The exam consists of four sections - Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Science. In both papers, each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Yes, candidates are allowed to wear masks at the CDS exam centre. In fact, wearing a mask is mandatory as per the guidelines issued by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates should ensure that they wear a mask covering the nose and mouth at all times while at the exam centre. Candidates are also advised to carry an extra mask and a small bottle of hand sanitizer for their personal use. The exam authorities may also follow other safety protocols, such as thermal scanning, social distancing, and sanitation of the exam hall and other related areas. Candidates should follow the instructions and guidelines issued by the exam authorities and cooperate with them to ensure the safety of everyone present at the exam centre. It's important to note that any violation of the safety protocols or guidelines may lead to disqualification from the exam and other penalties as per the rules and regulations of the UPSC. Therefore, candidates should strictly follow the safety protocols and guidelines issued by the exam authorities and the government to ensure a safe and smooth exam experience.