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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has detected remote hacking attempts at some of the centres during the ongoing Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) and warned of criminal action against those involved in it.
The SSC CGL 2025, which began on September 12 and will continue till September 26, is being conducted at various centres across the country. During the computer-based exam, various security features have been deployed that capture developments happening at each and every candidate’s terminal in every centre, according to a notice issued by the SSC.
“Through the digital security solutions deployed by the Commission, it has been noticed that remote takeover/system hacking attempts are being made on certain candidates’ nodes at some of the centres,” it said.
Such activities are under close monitoring of the commission and it has been reiterated that after the completion of the examination process, based on evidence and digital footprints, candidates involved in such malpractices will be debarred and necessary criminal proceedings may also be initiated against those involved in the act, including the centres that facilitated such malpractices, the notice dated September 17 said. It advised all candidates not to indulge in any malpractice, adding that the commission is committed to ensuring fair and transparent examinations.
While flagging these issues, the SSC also said that the examination process is proceeding smoothly at most centres. According to officials, more than 28 lakh aspirants are scheduled to appear in the examination, which is being held in three shifts daily across 227 venues in 129 cities. So far, 5,26,194 candidates have successfully taken the test without major issues.
“The examination process is proceeding smoothly at most centres and candidates have been able to take their tests without any hindrance,” an SSC official said.
To further improve the examination experience, the Commission has recently launched a ‘Feedback Module’ on its official website, allowing candidates to share their inputs and concerns directly with it. Appropriate action is being taken based on the suggestions received, according to officials.
In a move aimed at ensuring fairness and flexibility, the SSC has also rescheduled the examination dates for about 1,100 candidates who sought relief due to clashes of dates with other competitive exams or for other valid reasons. Additionally, the commission has uploaded notices highlighting instances of malpractice on September 10 and September 17, reinforcing its stance on transparency and integrity in the examination process.
The CGLE, conducted by the SSC, is one of the largest competitive examinations in the country, attracting lakhs of young aspirants each year who seek recruitment to various Group B and C posts in government departments. With the new feedback system and responsive measures, SSC’s latest initiatives are being seen as steps to enhance accountability and candidate-friendly practices in large-scale recruitment.
