Tight Security and Internet Suspension During Assam Recruitment Exam

An official stated that a written examination for Group III posts in Assam is underway with tight security and suspended mobile internet services across the state. The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), taking place at 2,305 centres, has seen 11,23,204 candidates. The measures are due to past unfair practices.

A written examination for filling up vacant Group III posts in the Assam government is underway on Sunday, amid tight security arrangements and suspension of mobile internet services across the state, according to an official.

The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) began at 2,305 centres at 10 am and will continue till 1:30 pm. Candidates were seen queuing up outside the examination centres since early morning. Authorities identified 429 centres as 'sensitive' due to their geographical location and the history of cheating and other malpractices.

Mobile internet services have been suspended from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Heavy deployment of security forces was also observed outside the examination centres.

Altogether 11,23,204 candidates are expected to appear for the test. Internet services suspension was due to unscrupulous elements using different mobile applications and others based on Internet/wi-fi connectivity, an official order said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wished all candidates appearing for the examination, urging them to give their best with full sincerity and integrity.

The Northeast Frontier Railway operated 12 special trains and extended the destinations of four regular trains to accommodate examinees.

The Assam government has implemented these measures to ensure a fair selection process following several recruitment scams in recent years.

(With inputs from agencies.)