SSC Exams 2025: Chairman Reveals Strong Measures To Stop Impersonation And Exam Fraud
In response to growing concerns regarding malpractices in Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exams, the Chairman has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at preventing impersonation and exam fraud during the upcoming 2025 examinations. These measures leverage advanced technology and stricter protocols to ensure the fairness and integrity of the recruitment process.
The SSC conducts several exams each year to recruit staff into various government departments and organizations. Millions of aspirants participate in these exams, making it crucial to maintain the credibility of the selection process. Recent reports of cheating and hacking during the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam have raised serious questions about the security and fairness of the exams, prompting demands for accountability and stricter measures.
To combat impersonation, the SSC will implement multi-layered verification processes. Aadhaar verification, locally captured biometrics, and facial recognition will be used at the entry and exit points to confirm the identity of candidates. These measures are designed to prevent individuals from taking exams on behalf of others. Moreover, CCTV cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) analytics will monitor candidates during the exam to detect any attempts at impersonation after node allocation.
The SSC will also deploy advanced technological solutions to detect and prevent remote control of examination nodes. This will prevent instances where an examination node is remotely accessed. Activities such as passing chits or using unfair assistance inside exam halls will be tracked through CCTV and AI-based surveillance systems.
The commission has highlighted that any attempt to indulge in malpractice will invite severe action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, in addition to administrative measures such as cancellation of candidature and debarment from present and future examinations. The SSC has clarified that if malpractice is detected during an exam, invigilators may not immediately intervene to avoid disturbing genuine candidates. However, based on electronic evidence, the scores of those indulging in malpractices will not be processed, and such candidates will be debarred following due process. The list of debarred candidates will also be published on the official SSC website in the interest of transparency.
These measures follow earlier warnings from the SSC against malpractices, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy. The Commission has also cautioned candidates about strict actions under the Public Examinations Act 2024, which includes potential legal action against those found cheating.
The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of alleged irregularities in the conduct of SSC exams, issuing notices in response to writ petitions highlighting these issues. The petitions sought the constitution of a court-appointed committee to oversee future SSC examinations, including the CGL 2025 exam.
The SSC's commitment to ensuring fair and transparent examinations is a continuous process that requires effort from every person involved. By learning from the past and using new technology, the system can be improved, and transparency and accountability can be ensured.
