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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Cancellations, glitches, wrong exam centre: Here's why SSC aspirants are protesting in Delhi
Massive disruptions during the Staff Selection Commission's (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 examination have triggered a wave of protests across Delhi this week, bringing thousands of aspirants to the streets and also resulting in a strong backlash on social media. The aspirants protested at Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex, demanding accountability from one of India's largest recruitment bodies, following complaints of technical glitches and exam-day confusion. They have sought a complete review of the examination process, a rollback or reassessment of the vendor contract, and an independent investigation into the failures. Held between July 24 and August 1, the computer-based Phase 13 examination process was allegedly marred by abrupt cancellations, software crashes, biometric verification failures, and incorrect exam centre allotments. Many candidates who had travelled long distances at their own expense to their examination centres were disappointed to note that their exams had been cancelled without prior notice. The alleged mismanagement is largely attributed to a recent change in the Commission's exam vendor. The protesters alleged that the new vendor lacked the experience and technical capacity to manage large-scale recruitment drives. 'The vendor's failure to smoothly conduct even an examination like Phase 13 has intensified concerns,' said Ronak Khatri, president of Delhi University Students Union, who was among the agitators on Saturday. Khatri told The Indian Express, 'I was there at the protest to raise issues of the students. The exam centres were away, several students missed their exams and there were several technical glitches which did not allow students to perform to their best.' Anger has spilled onto social media, with hashtags like #SSCMisManagement, #SSCSystemSudharo, and #JusticeForAspirants trending nationally. Students have shared images and videos from test centres and protest sites, highlighting instances of mismanagement and alleged mistreatment by security staff. The crisis escalated with the emergence of viral clips showing clashes between students and officials at some centres. In several locations, aspirants claimed they were manhandled or removed from premises for questioning procedural lapses. Aspirants and educators gathered this week in large numbers in New Delhi under the banner of a 'Delhi Chalo' campaign, raising a call for systemic reform. The protests took a more serious turn after reports emerged of police action at the demonstration sites. Students alleged that security personnel resorted to lathi charges to disperse crowds, leading to further outrage and condemnation online. The present crisis has also raised concerns among the aspirants of SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam scheduled to begin on August 13.
India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
SSC Protest Ignites Social Media Trends: What Sparked Uproar And What Aspirants Want
SSC Protest: The SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams have sparked widespread protests across the country, led by thousands of aspirants and educators. What started as a few complaints has now grown into a major movement, with students alleging sudden cancellations, technical errors, and poor treatment at exam centres. They are calling it a complete failure on the part of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Protests broke out in New Delhi as candidates raised concerns over multiple issues during the exams, held from July 24 to August 1, 2025. Many students claimed they arrived at centres only to find their exams cancelled without prior notice, faced software failures, or were sent to incorrect locations. Several aspirants believe these problems were caused by the SSC's recent switch to a new exam vendor. #SSCMisManagement trends on X (Formerly Twitter) Protesters assembled at Delhi's Jantar Mantar under the collective call of 'Delhi Chalo', demanding immediate reforms and greater transparency in the SSC examination process. Many aspirants and educators also took to the social media platform X to express their frustration. Using hashtags like #SSCSystemSudharo, #SSCMisManagement, and #SSCVendorFailure, they highlighted several technical issues during the exam. Complaints included malfunctioning computers, server breakdowns, and problems with basic equipment like the mouse and keyboard. Several candidates reported that the exam portal either failed to open or froze in the middle of the test. Exam cancelled in multiple shifts on Day 2 System freeze, mouse not working properly Centres not allotted as per student preferences Invigilators clueless about system operations Several centres cancelled on Day 1, 1st shift WHO WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE? … — RAKESH YADAV (@RYPofficial) July 26, 2025 SSC परीक्षा में खुलेआम धांधली हो रही है और जब छात्र सवाल पूछते हैं तो जवाब देने के बजाय सरकार पुलिस भेजकर डराने की कोशिश करती है। आख़िर क्यों एक भ्रष्ट और बदनाम वेंडर को बार-बार बचाया जा रहा है? क्या ये सिर्फ़ एक संयोग है? यह सिर्फ़ परीक्षा नहीं, देश के लाखों युवाओं के भविष्य… — Varun Choudhary (@varunchoudhary2) August 1, 2025 Why are students protesting? One of the major concerns raised by SSC aspirants is the sudden cancellation of exams without any prior notice. Several candidates reported travelling long distances, spending money on travel and lodging, only to be informed at the exam centre that their test had been cancelled. The SSC Phase 13 exam faced multiple technical issues, such as computer crashes, malfunctioning biometric systems, and incorrect exam centre allotments. Many students believe these problems are linked to a recent change in the exam vendor by the Commission. They claim the new vendor has a poor track record, and its failure to conduct even smaller exams smoothly has raised serious concerns about its ability to manage larger upcoming exams like SSC CGL 2025, which is expected to see participation from nearly 30 lakh candidates The situation grew more serious after videos began circulating on social media showing students alleging mistreatment by security personnel or staff at exam centres. Many claimed they were physically pushed or forced out when they tried to question the technical issues or demand answers. These incidents, captured on camera, have sparked widespread outrage and drawn more attention to the students' concerns. Bouncers and the police force at exam centres One of the most talked-about issues in this controversy is the presence of bouncers and police at exam centres and protest sites. Many students alleged that they faced harassment when they tried to question officials about the exam mismanagement. A key demand from the protesting aspirants is accountability from officials responsible for the exam disruptions. Many fear that if these issues aren't addressed promptly, it could affect the credibility of upcoming SSC exams, including those for Income Tax posts and the highly awaited CGL Tier 1. What started as a few complaints has now turned into a widespread movement, with students urging major reforms in one of India's largest recruitment bodies. Without swift and concrete action, the discontent is likely to grow ahead of SSC's major upcoming examinations.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
#SSCMisManagement: Why Are Aspirants, Teachers Protesting? SSC Protest Explained
Last Updated: SSC Protest: Candidates who appeared for the exam reported administrative lapses, technical glitches, and poor conditions at examination centres. Thousands of aspirants and teachers took to the streets on July 31, protesting against alleged mismanagement in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 recruitment exam. Protesters gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar under a unified 'Delhi Chalo' call, demanding urgent reforms and transparency in the examination system. Several aspirants and teachers also voiced their dissatisfaction on the microblogging platform X. Using hashtags like #SSCSystemSudharo, #SSCMisManagement, and #SSCVendorFailure, they reported technical failures. Complaints included non-functional computer systems, server crashes, and faulty mouse and keyboard setups Many said the exam portal either failed to load or froze midway during the test. The SSC election Post Phase 13 recruitment exam began on July 24 and was scheduled to end on August The exam was supposed to be conducted in a computer-based format. Candidates who appeared for the exam initially reported administrative lapses, technical glitches, and poor conditions at examination centres triggering outrage across the country. Protesters, including teaching faculty and coaching mentors, alleged that some candidates were allotted centres located 400–500 kilometres from their hometowns. Despite enduring long and expensive journeys, many aspirants found their exams abruptly cancelled upon reaching the centres. 'Aspirants are being sent to far-flung centres, only to discover that the exam is cancelled. At some venues, cattle heads were kept on the ground floor while students were giving exams upstairs. Bouncers have been deployed to silence students who raise concerns. The mouse doesn't work, systems hang. This is what we're facing," a protesting teacher told PTI. He added that during a meeting with the SSC director, officials admitted to receiving over 55,000 complaints related to the exam. 'If there are 3 lakh students and 55,000 have registered issues, that alone speaks volumes. SSC-CGL, with 30 lakh aspirants, is scheduled to start from August 13. How will SSC manage that with these broken systems?" he said. Several students also raised serious concerns over the vendor handling the recruitment process. Aspirants alleged that the contract has been given to a company that was previously blacklisted for poor conduct in examinations. The students called for transparency in the vendor selection process and regular public audits of examination practices. 'The government awarded the tender to a blacklisted company. How can a company with such a background be trusted with exams that determine our future?" a student told PTI. Another protestor added, 'Even if we manage to reach the centre after spending thousands, we are told the exam is cancelled. There's no clarity on rescheduling. Our time, money, and most importantly, crucial years of preparation are being wasted. Who is answerable for that?" A number of aspirants also questioned the presence of bouncers at examination venues. 'What is the utility of bouncers at an exam centre? We are not criminals. We're demanding a better system, not creating a riot," a candidate told the news agency. Several aspirants also allege that bouncers and police force was used at exam centres as well as during protests. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) president Varun Choudhary said, 'This is not just about exam mismanagement, it is about the government trying to silence the youth who are asking for justice." The student body submitted a formal letter to the SSC demanding a 'high-level inquiry', 'vendor accountability', and 'immediate reforms' in the recruitment process. SSC परीक्षा में खुलेआम धांधली हो रही है और जब छात्र सवाल पूछते हैं तो जवाब देने के बजाय सरकार पुलिस भेजकर डराने की कोशिश करती है।आख़िर क्यों एक भ्रष्ट और बदनाम वेंडर को बार-बार बचाया जा रहा है? क्या ये सिर्फ़ एक संयोग है? यह सिर्फ़ परीक्षा नहीं, देश के लाखों युवाओं के भविष्य… — Varun Choudhary (@varunchoudhary2) August 1, 2025 I fully support the SSC movement and urge the government to ensure justice for the youth, take strict action against those responsible, and make the examination process transparent and reliable. #SSC_System_Sudharo — Hansraj Meena (@HansrajMeena) July 31, 2025 सरकार इस देश के युवाओं को सिर्फ़ वोट डालने और जनगणना में हिस्सा लेने वालो तक ही सीमित मानती है। इसलिए युवाओं को परीक्षाओं को लेकर समस्याएँ होती है और सरकार उनका समाधान नहीं करती। #SSC_System_Sudharo #SSCVendorFailure #Sscscam #SSC_VENDOR_FAILURE #SSCMisManagement — Khan GS and Research Centre (@khan__sir_patna) August 1, 2025 Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also posted on X, highlighting that flaws in the system, continuous paper leaks, and exam cancellations are wasting the hard work, time, and hopes of lakhs of youth and their families. top videos View all SSC फेज़ 13 की परीक्षा में सामने आ रही गड़बड़ियां सिर्फ लापरवाही नहीं, बल्कि मोदी सरकार के विफल और सड़े हुए सिस्टम का आईना हैं।400–500 किलोमीटर दूर से परीक्षा देने पहुंचे युवाओं को केंद्र पर जाकर पता चलता है कि उनकी परीक्षा रद्द कर दी गई है। सिस्टम की खामियों के कारण लगातार… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 26, 2025 The SSC is yet to issue an official response addressing the ongoing protests and complaints. 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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SSC exam 2025 glitches spark massive nationwide protest: Here's why #SSCMisManagement is trending on social media
Widespread exam disruptions during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 have triggered nationwide protests by thousands of aspirants and educators. What began as scattered complaints has now escalated into a full-blown movement, with students alleging abrupt cancellations, technical glitches, and mistreatment at exam centres, pointing to what they describe as a systemic failure by the Staff Selection Commission. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The unrest stems from multiple irregularities during the Phase 13 exams, held between July 24 and August 1, 2025 . Candidates across the country have reported reaching centres only to find their exams cancelled without notice, encountering software crashes, or being assigned to the wrong locations. Many attribute these issues to a recent change in the Commission's exam vendor. The anger has now spilled over onto social media. Hashtags like #SSCMisManagement, #SSCSystemSudharo , and #JusticeForAspirants are trending, with students sharing videos of the protests, accounts of exam-day chaos, and calls for urgent intervention. Why students and teachers are protesting A central grievance is the abrupt cancellation of exams without advance notice. Many aspirants reportedly travelled hundreds of kilometers, paying for transportation and accommodation—only to be told their exams were canceled upon arrival. The phase 13 exam saw widespread technical failures, including: Computer crashes Faulty biometric systems Wrongly allotted exam centres Many students are linking these failures to a recent vendor change by the Commission. Aspirants argue the new vendor has a poor track record, and its inability to manage even small-scale exams has cast doubt on its capacity to handle upcoming large-scale drives like SSC CGL 2025, which involves nearly 30 lakh candidates. Viral videos spark anger over alleged mistreatment Adding to the controversy are viral social media clips where students claim they were manhandled by security personnel or staff after raising legitimate concerns at exam centres. In the latest development, large-scale protests broke out in Delhi under the banner of a 'Delhi Chalo' campaign. Aspirants and popular teachers gathered at Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex, demanding accountability and immediate reforms. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The situation escalated when students alleged that police resorted to lathi charges to disperse the crowd—drawing further criticism. Some allege they were silenced or physically pushed out when questioning the malfunctioning systems. These clips have intensified public anger, prompting many educators to join the cause. Popular teacher Neetu Singh was among those who lent vocal support during the protests in Delhi. Social media becomes the battleground Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube have become the primary platforms for SSC aspirants to share their experiences, coordinate protests, and demand accountability. Students and educators are using these platforms to document the issues they faced from technical glitches and last-minute cancellations to alleged mistreatment at exam centres. Students demand investigation and reform Students are now demanding an independent investigation into the SSC's handling of the recent exams, along with a cancellation or thorough review of the current exam vendor's contract. They are also calling for systemic reforms to ensure fair, transparent, and glitch-free recruitment practices going forward. At the core of their demands is the need for accountability from officials responsible for the disruptions. Many aspirants fear that if these concerns are not urgently addressed, the credibility of upcoming SSC exams, such as those for Income Tax posts and the highly anticipated CGL Tier 1, will be seriously undermined. What started as isolated complaints has now turned into a nationwide movement, with students demanding systemic change in one of India's largest recruitment bodies. Unless concrete action is taken, the unrest could intensify ahead of SSC's upcoming high-stakes examinations. For now, one thing is clear: the voices behind #SSCMisManagement aren't going silent. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us .
