Sunday saw the Group C or teaching staff recruitment examination conducted after the cancellation of the School Service Commission’s 2016 panel. This year, a new rule drew attention at several examination centres across the state.
For the first time, candidates were not allowed to enter examination centres wearing covered shoes or boots. Following the directive issued by the School Service Commission, some candidates arrived wearing slippers or flip-flops. However, many others came wearing covered shoes and were seen removing them outside the examination centres before entering.
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The examination was conducted from 12 noon to 1:50 PM. At the same time, the administration ensured strict security arrangements at examination centres across different districts of the state.
Candidates follow new entry rules as security tightened
According to sources, the School Service Commission had instructed candidates beforehand to arrive at examination centres wearing flip-flops or slippers. They were also asked to carry black or blue ink ballpoint pens, admit cards and identity cards.
However, at several examination centres, authorities arranged black ink pens for candidates to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.
Many candidates shared their experiences after the test. Candidate Gauri Mandal said, “I have completed my M.A and B.Ed. However, managing household work made it difficult to prepare properly for the exam. Still, I appeared for it.”
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Another candidate, Shreya Chattoraj, said, “I also took the examination. It would be great if I get the job.”
Meanwhile, candidate Nitai Kumbhakar said his preparation had gone well but noted the tight security arrangements. “My preparation is quite good. I am thinking positively about the exam. However, security at the centre is quite strict this time,” he said.
