Paper Leak: Why UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam Was Cancelled & When Is The Re-Examination?
On February 24, the Uttar Pradesh government cancelled the UP police constable recruitment exam amid widespread complaints of question paper leaks and other irregularities across Uttar Pradesh.?
The exam was conducted on February 17 and 18.?
Furthermore, an investigation has been launched into the recently conducted exams for 411 review officer and assistant review officer positions, prompted by analogous allegations.?
When will UP Police exam 2024 be conducted again after cancellation??
A re-examination is scheduled to take place within the next six months, with candidates being transported to the exam centers at no cost through UPSRTC buses.?
Exam paper leaks set to become a punishable crime?
Earlier this month, the Lok Sabha approved 'The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024,' with the objective of combatting issues such as question paper leaks and irregularities in competitive exams.?
The bill categorises acts like paper leaks and candidate impersonation as crimes, carrying a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore.?
The committee will explore the creation of protocols to safeguard digital platforms, devise strategies for establishing robust IT security systems, oversee electronic surveillance at examination centers, and establish national standards and services for both IT and physical infrastructure essential for conducting such examinations.?
The issue of question paper leaks and other unfair practices has persistently afflicted competitive exams in India.?
Consequently, numerous deserving candidates are overlooked, allowing individuals engaging in unfair and illegal methods to secure government jobs.?
Controversies galore in UP Police exam 2024?
This is not the first time that the UP Police constable exam 2024 has been hit by controversy.?
Last week, in a notable error that brought embarrassment to the Uttar Pradesh police last week, an admit card bearing the name and photo of actor Sunny Leone for the UP Police Constable examination was extensively circulated.?
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