BPSC 70th Exam Protest: Commission Rules Out Date Postponement Amid Student Demands

BPSC 70th Exam Protest: Commission Rules Out Date Postponement Amid Student Demands

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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 9, 2024 10:57 IST

BPSC has dismissed claims of server malfunctions, citing over 4.8 lakh successful applications, including 1.3 lakh in the last four days before the deadline. Admit cards are now available for download on the official website.

Students Protesting outside BPSC Office

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has reaffirmed that the 70th preliminary examination will proceed as scheduled on December 13, despite protests from students demanding normalization, deadline extensions, and postponement. Candidates allege server issues and injuries during protests as key reasons for their demands.

BPSC has dismissed claims of server malfunctions, citing over 4.8 lakh successful applications, including 1.3 lakh in the last four days before the deadline. Admit cards are now available for download on the official website. Meanwhile, political attention on the issue continues to grow.The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th preliminary examination has sparked protests, with students raising concerns over normalization and other issues. A delegation of candidates recently met with BPSC officials to discuss their demands.

The delegation emphasized two key issues: extending the deadline for form submissions, as approximately 70,000 candidates faced server issues, and postponing the examination date by 25 days due to injuries sustained during a protest on Friday. After a two-hour meeting, officials assured students their concerns would be reviewed, though no immediate decisions were made.

BPSC Exam Date Stands Firm

Despite the ongoing protests, BPSC has confirmed that the preliminary examination will proceed as scheduled on December 13 in a "one shift, one paper" format. The commission released a statement asserting, “There is no question of postponing the date.”

BPSC highlighted that over 4.8 lakh applications were received, with 1.3 lakh processed in the last four days before the deadline. Officials dismissed claims of server malfunctions as baseless, stating that the numbers demonstrate the system’s functionality.

BPSC Admit Cards Released

Admit cards for the 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination are now available on the official BPSC website. Candidates can download their hall tickets ahead of the exam, which will take place across multiple centers in Bihar.

Protests and Political Heat

Earlier, hundreds of candidates protested in front of the BPSC office, demanding normalization and clarity over the examination process. The situation escalated, prompting a police lathi charge that left several students injured. On Saturday, a delegation also met with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha to press their demands further.

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Abhay an alumnus of IIMC and Delhi University, has over a decade long experience of reporting on various beats of journalism. During his free time he prefers listening to music or play indoor and outdoor games.

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