J'khand: Mobile Internet to be Suspended for 5 Hours on Sat, Sun for JGGLCCE Recruitment Exam

Ranchi: Mobile internet services will be suspended across Jharkhand for over five hours on Saturday and Sunday to prevent malpractice during Jharkhand General Gruate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE), according to an official statement. shutdown will last from 8 am to 1:30 pm on both days. 

government has taken this step to ensure fair conduct of examination, which will take place in 823 centers across state. Approximately 6.39 lakh candidates are expected to appear for test.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasised importance of smooth execution and said he has spoken to senior officials regarding preparations for examination. 

"Negligence will t be tolerated under any circumstances," he said on X.

He assured that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting to cheat.

"If anybody tries to do something wrong during examination, even by mistake, we will deal with m strictly," Soren said.

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission will conduct examination in 823 centres, with around 6.39 lakh candidates expected to appear for test, a JSSC official said.

(With PTI inputs)