The disruptions occurred during scheduled SSC GD examination shifts when candidates at various centres reported that computer systems stopped functioning, servers crashed repeatedly, and examination platforms failed to operate properly. Several candidates claimed they waited for hours inside examination centres before officials informed them that the tests had been cancelled. Many aspirants expressed anger over financial losses caused by travel expenses, accommodation costs, and missed opportunities after travelling long distances to appear for the recruitment examination.
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Scenes of protest emerged outside multiple examination centres as candidates demanded immediate clarification and accountability from authorities. Protesters accused examination administrators of negligence and criticised the lack of timely communication regarding the cancellations. Videos and images circulating from affected centres showed candidates gathering outside premises, raising slogans, and demanding transparent arrangements for rescheduled examinations.
The Staff Selection Commission later confirmed the cancellation of examination shifts at the affected centres and stated that fresh dates would be announced for the impacted candidates. Officials assured that new admit cards would be issued before the rescheduled examinations and said technical issues were responsible for the disruption. However, candidates continued questioning the preparedness of authorities responsible for conducting large-scale competitive examinations.
The controversy has intensified amid growing scrutiny of examination management agencies across the country following recent examination-related disputes. The latest SSC GD disruption comes shortly after the NEET-UG controversy and the CBSE marking glitches, both of which triggered widespread criticism over examination transparency and administrative efficiency. The Supreme Court had earlier criticised the National Testing Agency over lapses linked to examination conduct and accountability, adding to public concern regarding the reliability of major recruitment and academic examinations.
The repeated technical failures and examination controversies have once again raised serious questions about the credibility of large-scale testing systems and the administrative mechanisms responsible for safeguarding the future of millions of candidates competing for government jobs and academic opportunities across the country.
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