BPSC row: Patna DM briefs magistrate and Centre Superintendents for re-examination on January 4

Patna district prepares for re-examination of BPSC CCE amid paper leak allegations, ensuring strict guidelines and security measures.

Amidst the demand for a re-examination of 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) following the alleged paper leak, Patna district administration has chalked out the plan for the re-exam to be held at 22 examination centre in state capital on January 4.

After the alleged irregularities on December 13, BPSC had announced that out of 912 centres, a re-examination would take place of only those aspirants who had taken the exam at Bapu Exam Centre where more than 12000 candidates were present. A total of 3.28 lakh candidates had appeared for the prelims exam.

Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh on Thursday held a joint briefing to magistrates, police officers and Centre Superintendents to conduct the re-examination organized by BPSC in a clean, malpractice-free and peaceful environment.

The district administration has deputed 24 static magistrates-cum-observers, 22 zonal magistrates and 7 Flying Squad teams. The officers were directed to maintain the highest level of vigilance and alertness and ensure strict compliance of the Commission’s guidelines.

The Patna DM said that any kind of disruption in the examination will not be tolerated. Anti-social elements will be dealt with strictly. He also added that on the day of the examination, any information can also be given to the control room (0612-2215354) (10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.) functional at BPSC office, Patna and 24x7 District Control Room (0612-2219810 / 2219234).

He issued the instructions that under no circumstances crowds or anti-social elements should gather at the examination center and its premises.

Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination centre from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., but they will not be allowed to enter after 11:00 a.m. under any circumstances. The examination will last from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.