Union Minister Promises Fair Solutions After Protests Over SSC Exam Irregularities
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has assured that students affected by irregularities in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 exam will be allowed to reappear. The announcement follows protests by students and teachers outside the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), demanding transparency and fairness in the exam process.
SSC Exam Protest: What Sparked the Outcry?
- The protest began on Friday when students and teachers gathered outside the DoPT office.
- Demonstrators raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 recruitment exam.
- Key issues included wrong exam questions, repeated exam cancellations, and unfair allotment of distant exam centres despite nearer options.
- Several teachers, including prominent educator Neetu Singh (“Neetu Ma’am”), joined the protest seeking answers.
Minister Jitendra Singh’s Assurances to Students and Teachers
- Students who faced disruptions during the exam will be allowed to retake the exam.
- For disputed questions, the Rs 100 challenge fee will be fully refunded if the student’s answer is correct.
- SSC CPO exam results are expected to be announced within a week.
- The minister met protesting teachers and promised to address their key demands.
Key Concerns Raised by Protesters
- Technical glitches during exams such as malfunctioning computer mice, blacked-out screens, and system crashes.
- Involvement of Eduquity, a company blacklisted by the Education Department, in conducting critical exams.
- Lack of responsiveness from SSC officials, prompting teachers to approach DoPT directly for resolution.
- Neetu Singh emphasized that the teachers went to DoPT seeking dialogue, not to protest, highlighting long-standing exam fairness issues.
What Happens Next?
- The government’s response signals a commitment to resolving student grievances.
- The option to retake exams and refund policies aim to restore trust in SSC’s examination process.
- Students and teachers await official updates as protests calm down and dialogues continue.
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