BPSC Exam 2020: Candidates protest alleged paper leak in Aurangabad

students appearing for 66th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination 2020 std a protest on Sunday at an examination centre in Aurangabad over an alleged paper leak.  As per District Commissioner Saurabh Jorawal, students std protest after seal of question paper was allegedly broken before distribution of papers.

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Students allege paper leak 

"re're 18 centres here. In one centre students alleged that seal of question paper was broken. We tried to pacify protesting students but when y did t listen. We have asked m to give a written complaint. We're probing matter," said DM.

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He added that a committee has been formed under Additional District Magistrate (ADM) to look into matter, and added that administration has asked centre in charge to submit a detailed report about matter.

When asked if examination will be cancelled in view of allegations, Jorawal said cancellation of examination is t under his jurisdiction, and he will forward report of his investigation to higher authorities.

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BPSC exam was conducted at 888 centers in 35 districts of Bihar, including 77 examination centers in Patna. This is preliminary test for selection to posts in various departments under Bihar State government. Candidates qualifying for round will n appear for main exam. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has tified about examination for recruitment of 562 different posts of Bihar government. Out of se 562 posts, 169 posts are reserved for female candidates. BPSC registration process had started on September 28, 2020. 

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(With ANI Inputs)