THIS is apropos letter ‘Typo in CSS paper’ (Feb 27). The writer complained about the correction in one of the topics in the essay paper and also proposed what should be done now by the FPSC.

I agree with the writer when it is said that the delay in informing the candidates about the correction led to a reduced time span for candidates who attempted that essay. The letter said that “applications have been given demanding a retake of the examination but so far the FPSC has remained cold.”

However, I would like say that in case the FPSC decides to retake the paper, the candidates should be given choice whether they want to attempt again or not. Otherwise even those candidates who did not attempt the said topic will have to take the examination again.

Only affected candidates should be asked to retake the examination and all those who are happy with their essay paper should be marked for the one taken on Feb 15.

A candidate

Islamabad