The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially clarified that it will not cancel the 70th Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, despite recent reports claiming otherwise. The exam, which was conducted on December 13, 2024, faced protests from candidates who alleged that the question paper had been leaked. The protests escalated, leading to clashes with police, including a baton charge on December 25, when some demonstrators disrupted traffic near the BPSC office in Patna.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, the examination controller of BPSC, refuted the claims of a full exam cancellation. He clarified that the only exam canceled was at the Bapu Pariksha Parisar center in Patna, where a group of aspirants caused disruptions. He further pointed out that these actions were allegedly instigated by private coaching institutes in a conspiracy to disrupt the exam. The BPSC has issued show-cause notices to 34 candidates allegedly involved in the disturbance at the center.
The situation reached a head when protesters, claiming the exam had been compromised due to a paper leak, faced police intervention on December 25. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajeev Mishra, confirmed that police used mild force, including a baton charge, after demonstrators refused to clear the road, despite repeated requests. Protesters claimed that two to three people were injured during the baton charge, though police denied these allegations.
Amidst these protests, political leaders from various parties have voiced their support for the candidates demanding the cancellation of the exam. However, the BPSC has made it clear that the examination will proceed as planned, with only a re-examination scheduled for January 4, 2025, for candidates who appeared at the Patna center.
The official BPSC notice confirmed that the re-examination will take place at the Bapu Examination Complex in Patna on January 4, 2025 (Sunday). Further details regarding the re-examination will be made available soon on the commission’s website.
Key Points:
- BPSC Statement: Full exam not canceled, only Patna center exam disrupted.
- Re-Examination: Scheduled for January 4, 2025, for Patna center candidates.
- Protests: Alleged paper leak and baton charge during protests.
- Political Support: Several political leaders support candidates’ demands.
For more information, candidates are advised to visit the official BPSC website. Click here to read the full notice.
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